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“Writers … fall into two groups: those who bleed copiously and visibly at any bad review, and those who bleed copiously and secretly at any bad review.” Isaac Asimov specified writers in this famous quote, but his words could apply to business owners as well. You might be too emotionally attached to read what Yelpers are saying about your brainchild, but someone in your business needs to keep an eye on review sites. Explore four reasons why you shouldn’t ignore those online reviewers.
In today’s globalized world, it’s all too easy to imagine disaster striking at the heart of your business. Take a moment to mull over some of the scares we’ve had recently that could derail your business. Last year, Computer Weekly reported on the distinct chance that we could see a new flu pandemic. Global terrorism in the summer of 2016 targeted two-dozen different countries, including the US. Flooding destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in Louisiana. And wildfires are still ravaging parts of California.
Years of practice and experience will likely have already taught you the correct etiquette and customs to use during meetings to make them successful. Online conferences through video software are a relatively new phenomenon, but one that has been proven to be so useful and productive that it has already dominated the workplace in just a few short years. While many of the same basic principles apply to these online meetings, there are still some pieces of etiquette to keep in mind that work differently when talking online. It is a good idea to pick up these habits early so that they become second nature and don’t negatively affect you in the future. Here are just a few things to keep in mind during your next meeting:
As a business owner, you are constantly making decisions which will help to ensure optimum levels of productivity and keep your employees satisfied at work. Supporting different commute options for your employees can be a great way to help keep your business thriving by improving productivity, reducing stress, saving money, helping the environment and even making a contribution to the local community. Business owners and employers actually have a lot more to gain than they may realise when it comes to supporting transportation options for their workforce. Helping your employees to find alternative commute options rather than racking up more mileage for their vehicles can help to reduce pollution, improve employee health and well-being, and reduce traffic congestion.
When it comes to business transportation for small business owners a van is their best ally. A van that is of the right size and with appropriate characteristic can alleviate number of issues for them. No wonder many of them spend considerable amount in custom fitting their vans. The first task for anyone looking for a van is to understand what type of van is suitable for them. This is, however, easier said than done. You need to consider number of criteria such as size and type of payload, cost, accessories needed, etc. before finding a perfect match. The Infographic below provides a great guidance in choosing a perfect van for your business.
In recent years, an engaging content strategy has been an absolutely essential part of any successful marketing campaign. However, only around thirty percent of marketers say that the content marketing efforts that they use are effective. Thankfully, there are now thousands of leaders in the industry who share their expertise in this area online. They work hard in order to cultivate relationships and maintain a position as an authority voice. Connecting with these people will help your brand to tap into the power of influencer marketing – a strategy which goes hand-in-hand with content marketing.
Conducting large corporate events can be very stressful. Just talk to anyone who has been in charge of managing this type of large events and he will tell you how many sleepless nights he has spent leading up to the day of the event. There are literally hundreds of tasks to take care of some months in advance and others right up to the event day itself. You also have to work under number of constraints some of which may be in direct conflict with each other. Just when you think you have everything under control, Mother Nature may decide to rain on your parade.
When it comes to car ownership there are two types of people. Those that are very knowledgeable about the cars. They spend enormous amount of time and effort in everyday upkeep of their cars and also stay up-to-date with the latest news about cars. Then there are those who consider car as a mode of transportation that gets them from point A to point B. Event this second group of people should possess basic knowledge about cars to ensure they are not getting ripped when buying, maintaining or selling their cars. Fortunately, internet can help you get that knowledge as shown in the tips below.
Businesses obsess over the most effective marketing strategies and miss the crucial point. The point is that an effective marketing strategy is all about the individual company. As every company is different, every company needs to consider different criteria and variables. As a result, there is no one size fits all strategy. Now that you know, you might be in an even bigger quandary. ‘If there is no one size fits all, how am I supposed to choose the right strategy?’ It’s a good question, and you can find the answer below.
In the rush to get orders completed, client projects started, and inventory put away, some small businesses end up neglecting record keeping processes. Though it feels easier to fudge a few things now, meticulous records matter in many aspects of running your business, from keeping track of employees to filing your business taxes. They can not only help you find important documents down the road, but also save you from legal troubles down the road. Here are four reasons a small business should keep meticulous records.
