There is a saying, “If you aim for nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” And if you aim for something without setting clear goals, you will have a much harder time hitting them. The merits of setting goals have been substantiated by leaders in business, sports, manufacturing, construction and virtually all other fields. The key Read more about Do’s and Don’ts to Motivate Employees Through Goal Setting[More…]
Live chat is a lot like immediate interactive email. A person is there “chatting” with an online shopper or someone who arrived on your website. Live chat helps you support existing customers who need help — instantly. Even more exciting: live chat can increase sales. When shoppers and prospects can get their questions answered immediately, Read more about Can You Use Live Chat When You Don’t Have Staff?[More…]
Winter has arrived in all of its blustery fury and, as the classic song goes, “Baby, it’s cold outside!” Keep the chills away with five simple tips for staying healthy until spring arrives: 1. Wash your hands regularly According to the Centers for Disease Control, you should wet them with running water and soaping up Read more about Baby, it’s Cold Outside[More…]
The turmoiled economy has been top-of-mind for many of us for several years now and there’s been much talk about how to repair it. What many deem as the answer is entrepreneurship and small business ownership. When stepping back and looking at the big picture, peering out into the future, it’s clear that our youth Read more about Mentoring Today’s Youth For A Better Tomorrow[More…]
It goes without saying that it takes a special kind of person to become an entrepreneur. Driven, motivated, innovative – these are just a few of the many ways to describe individuals who risk everything to transform their vision into reality. We created this infographic to celebrate the entrepreneur, not only for their individual, quirky Read more about What’s Your Startup Style? – Entrepreneurs, their styles, and the drive behind them[More…]
Many businesses have felt, and are still feeling, the effects of the economic recession. But as the old saying goes, “That which does not kill you only makes you stronger.” And that’s just one of the lessons the recession has taught one business owner in particular. Benjamin Sayers of VoIP Supply LLC, a college dropout Read more about The Recession: A Blessing in Disguise[More…]
Many articles abound with much advice given to full-time small business owners, but less is written and provided for part-time business owners – those that are attempting to get a business up and running while working a full-time job. I came across this piece titled, “7 Tips for Part-Time Business Owners” that provides some of Read more about Part Time Business Owner Tips[More…]