Your customers' ideas can be your greatest inspiration...or the source of your failures. These ideas are better left at the bottom of the suggestion box.
Internet and social media marketing have been a boon for small business. But that doesn't mean old fashioned people to people marketing can become an after thought.
Online services such as Google Places and Yelp include details about your business whether you ask them to or not. Here's how to claim those listings as your own.
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Customer Ideas to Ignore
Your customers' ideas can be your greatest inspiration...or the source of your failures. These ideas are better left at the bottom of the suggestion box.
5 Free Tools That Automate Your Business
Work faster, improve customer interactions, easily create invoices, and more with these online tools — all without opening your wallet.
Improving Sales Forecast Accuracy with a PERTy Formula
Borrow an estimating tool from the US Navy to help bring your sales forecasts in line with your sales reality.
Why Offline Marketing Still Matters
Internet and social media marketing have been a boon for small business. But that doesn't mean old fashioned people to people marketing can become an after thought.
Too Broke to Buy Diapers?
A recent report says some parents are leaving their tots in stinky diapers to save pennies. A better alternative? Stop paying so much for diapers.
10 Ways to Have a Cheaper Easter
Easter is not the most extravagant holiday but that bunny can still bite your budget. Fill this year's basket with frugal tips as well as treats.
Why You Should Ask for a CLUE Report Before Buying a Home
Wouldn't it be nice if you knew about a home's repeat problems before you bought it? There's a way; it's called a CLUE report.
Should You Enter Contests to Boost Your Profile?
The most valuable prize a contest awards may not be cash.
Is Your Marketing Campaigns Working?
Improve your sales and marketing efforts with a few quick and easy charts and graphs.
Use Value-Added Sales to Boost Your Profit Margin
Your margins are under attack. Defend them!
4 Mobile Phone Upgrades That Aren't Worth the Money
Many phone upgrade offers seem worthwhile at the store, but are usually a waste of money. We promise — you won't need them, so don't buy them!
7 Effective Tools for Managing a Virtual Team
Managing a virtual team can get complicated, fast. Here's how to keep it simple.
4 Ways to Defend Your Phone from Hackers
You may have lots of sensitive business data in your voicemail inbox. How safe is it?
High Credit Limit and Low APR: UNITY Visa Secured Credit Card
The UNITY Visa Secured credit card offers a high credit balance and low APR -- a great option for anyone looking to build or rebuild credit.
9 Easy Ways to Turn a Terrible Day Around
So you're having a bad day. Here's how easy it is to make it a good one.
8 Expert Tips for Building Effective Email Lists
An email list can help promote your business and reach your market simply and effectively. Before you get started, here are a few things to consider.
5 Psychological Hacks to Boost Your Bottom Line
Use the power of positive thinking (and four more psychological powers) to push you and your employees to greater productivity.
Turn Your Business Into a Money Machine
When it comes right down to it, every business is a money machine. Some are just better designed than others.
How To Claim Your Online Identity and Keep It Relevant
Online services such as Google Places and Yelp include details about your business whether you ask them to or not. Here's how to claim those listings as your own.
What Is Your Net Worth?
Unlike the external indicators of wealth we all tend to recognize, net worth is a true indicator of where you stand financially. Find out yours.