Why You Need to be On Top of Website Security

February 13, 2017


No one can tell you what kind of business to establish. Likewise, no one can order you to put up a website for it. However, once you have decided what sort of business you’re going to own, it’s a matter of simple common sense to put up a site. After all, there is no point in owning your own business if no one else but you are aware of that fact. Your business will need to be properly advertised if it is going to grow and thrive. Another major issue that will need to be taken care of website security.

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5 reasons to Consider Subscription Model for Your Business

February 13, 2017


As Internet access becomes a more and more indispensible commodity, new ways of doing business have also emerged. As a society, we’ve experienced ecommerce boom and on-the-go shopping with mobile apps. As Internet usage grows, it’s logical to think that the focus of online businesses would be on increasing the volume of transactions proportional to the number of online shoppers. However, the exact opposite seems to be unfolding: innovative businesses are leaning more towards fewer transactions.

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Importance of Protecting Electrical Cables

February 13, 2017


In business, taking care of your assets is vital to maintaining their longevity. Your electrical cables are no different. Though it may be easy to install cables and you may not think twice about them, protecting your cables is necessary to maintain their safety, integrity and performance. Taking care of them also means prolonging their lifetime and having a better chance of avoiding any issues that could sneak up on you before you realize what is happening.

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7 Surefire Ways to Alienate Potential Customers

February 10, 2017


Business owners big and small live in constant fear of alienating potential customers or losing recurring revenue from existing customers. Whether you are selling consumer products for $20 a pop, or selling software to large corporations for thousands per month, no business can afford to leave customers unhappy. So, if you are a business owner and you want to lose repeat business and put off new customers, there is a tremendously effective way to do it:

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Think There’s Only One Form Of Marketing? Think Again!

February 9, 2017


Marketing is one of the most central and important elements to any business. If you’re not engaging with and drawing in customers, then your business is pretty much doomed to fail from the very start. The problem that a lot of business find themselves with is that, while they understand that marketing is extremely important, they don’t realize just how broad and varied it is as a practice. They assume that there is perhaps only one “correct” way to market their business and try to pursue that, even if it’s not actually going to do them any good. In fact, the opposite is true; there are as many different ways to market a business as there are businesses themselves. Each one is unique and has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on the kind of business that you’re running. With that in mind, here are a few of the most common and effective forms of marketing and how they might help your business.

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Do You Really Need a Big Office to Run Successful Business?

February 8, 2017


There’s often a great debate on whether or not you need a big office to run a successful business. Many people swear that you need to upgrade to a large office if you want to improve your chances of continued success. They say that big offices provide you with more space, helping you expand your workforce and provide better storage options for you too. Also, they argue that inviting clients to a big office will gain far more respect than inviting them down to a small one.

However, there are many arguments that show you don’t really need a big office to run a successful business. A lot of industry experts say that it depends on the type of business you’re running. In this article I will look at this age-old debate and see whether or not you really do need a big office to run a successful business.

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5 important Skills Your Sales Team Needs to Have to Grow Business

February 8, 2017


While every part of your business is a vital cog in the wheel, if you are a company that relies on the power of selling products to customers, you need to be sure that your sales team is the best they can be. These people are your first line of attack, and they need to be capable of fine attention to detail and be a dab hand in the skill of psychology. While this may sound like an overblown statement, the best sellers are people who know when to speak, to not speak, and to gauge the winds in any given situation. There are some basic skills that you need your team to possess, and here are some key ones.

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Small Business Tax Preparation: 7 Tax Mistakes to Avoid

February 7, 2017

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Tax challenges are common among small business owners and it’s more than likely that one of your biggest pain points is filing your taxes. While it may only occur once per year, it requires substantial preparation.

At this point you may be asking yourself simple questions like “Should I do them myself?”, “What will cause the IRS to audit my small business?” or even “how can I save money filing my small business taxes?”

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10 Ways Outsourced Software Development Can Increase Revenue

February 7, 2017


The goal of any business is to do whatever it can to increase revenue potential. If your organization works with software development, there is a great way to help raise your company’s possible earnings. Partnering with an outsourced software development company can help your company save more money and push your revenue potential to the top. Here are 10 ways you can make more money with an outsourcer.

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Best eCommerce Platforms for Flash Sales

February 6, 2017


The beauty of eCommerce is it that it allows you to know what customers want and how much they will usually spend to get it. In fact, you’re likely to know more about what your customers want than they do. People often say they don’t know what they want until they see it. But you already do, based upon their previous activities. This is perfect for triggering impulse shopping in the form of flash sales. However, because these can place a lot of strain on your infrastructure, you need to make sure you have one of the best ecommerce platforms for flash sales.

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