30
Apr 2015
Maximise Your 20 Percent
You’ve no doubt heard of the 80/20 rule. It’s the old adage that says 80 percent of your business comes from 20 percent of sales. What you might not know is that this philosophy can be applied all across your business — especially when it comes to time management.
28
Apr 2015
Cut Costs in 5 Steps
Just the act of flipping the ‘Open’ sign means costs are accruing. Can you hear the pennies slip away?
20
Apr 2015
Keep Your Cloud Secure
Everybody, it seems, is putting something in a cloud. Photos, music, even precious small business data with a cloud hosted pbx. The cloud is clearly the way information storage is headed, and offers big benefits like the flexibility to work remotely, reduced costs, and it can save the day when equipment fails. In order to access any cloud service you will need a reliable ISP. I personally recommend eatel whenever
In the earliest stages of launching a business, it’s common to start with a general topic or area of expertise that you’re passionate about and form an idea for what you’d like to offer from there. Good so far; but when you’re feeling inspired, it’s easy to rush through, or entirely overlook, the process of refining this initial idea into something people truly want, this process can become much easier
16
Apr 2015
Customer Rewards
It’s no secret that rewards programs are effective for businesses, both large and small. Repeat customers are rewarded and sales go up—everybody wins. But sometimes it’s tough for smaller businesses to give big discounts or appeal to their customer base all of the time. The main way a smaller business is able to hand out these discounts is by bettering customer experience and a great way that can be achieved
16
Apr 2015
Upcoming Tech Trends In 2015
As a small business owner, I know how hard it is to keep a business running while wearing ten different hats at once. And that’s to say nothing of keeping up with tech trends and identifying the ones that could impact my business. That’s why it’s not surprising to see a lot of small business owners who are resistant to trying new technology. If you’re in this boat, don’t shy
16
Apr 2015
Upcoming Tech Trends In 2015
As a small business owner, I know how hard it is to keep a business running while wearing ten different hats at once. And that’s to say nothing of keeping up with tech trends and identifying the ones that could impact my business. That’s why it’s not surprising to see a lot of small business owners who are resistant to trying new technology. If you’re in this boat, don’t shy
16
Apr 2015
Upcoming Tech Trends In 2015
As a small business owner, I know how hard it is to keep a business running while wearing ten different hats at once. And that’s to say nothing of keeping up with tech trends and identifying the ones that could impact my business. That’s why it’s not surprising to see a lot of small business owners who are resistant to trying new technology. If you’re in this boat, don’t shy
16
Apr 2015
Upcoming Tech Trends In 2015
As a small business owner, I know how hard it is to keep a business running while wearing ten different hats at once. And that’s to say nothing of keeping up with tech trends and identifying the ones that could impact my business. That’s why it’s not surprising to see a lot of small business owners who are resistant to trying new technology. If you’re in this boat, don’t shy
15
Apr 2015
Is Your Site Mobile-Friendly?
Over the last few years, we kept on hearing experts say “You have to make your website mobile-friendly!” And in response, we heard business owners say “Sure, it would be nice if my website shows up pretty on a smart phone. But it’s not on the top of my priority list. My website can still be viewed on a smart phone” – and if this sounds like you, then you’re not alone.