Recent Blog Posts on Referral Building
Working Solo? Remember, No One Succeeds Alone
Some people seem to get being a solopreneur confused with going it alone. No one succeeds alone. If your idea of success consists of crossing the finish line alone but triumphant, you’ve got one of two things coming your way: a...
Knowing What You Don’t Know
There’s a saying in business that we’ve all heard before concerning a time-tested axiom that’s been true for decades: At some point in just about everybody’s career, the difference between...
Three Poker-Related Analogies for Startups
I play a lot of poker. Not as much as I used to, but I really enjoy it. Whether it's a lighthearted get together or a serious game, there’s not much that I enjoy more than sticking to a tight, aggressive strategy and watching it pay off. It’s just for fun, of course,...
Tips To Create A Business Card That Leaves An Impression
Business cards can do wonders for a company. They not only offer an easily stored way for people to contact you or stop by for a visit but they also offer one of the first impressions many people will ever get of your business. With that being said, what you put on...
How to Increase Your Market Share
Every business knows that in order to succeed, you need customers – lots of them. If you have a lot of competitors in your industry, it can be a challenge to increase your market share. If you are the pioneer, lucky you! You may already have a lot of loyal customers....
6 Tips To Make Sure You Get Repeat Business Online
If you are focusing all your efforts on finding new customers as opposed to servicing those you already have, your priorities may need re-evaluation. Repeat business is less expensive than new business; to get a new customer to your site, you may have to spend...
How To Increase B2B Sales Without Blowing Your Marketing Budget
Learn how to give your B2B sales a boost by staying in touch with the leads and lead nurturing customers that you already have. If you look at the way that a B2B business operates you will notice that at least 90% of their communications or marketing budget is put...
How to Better Communicate With Your Customers
Whether you depend on a call center service, your own in-house staff, or a marketing specialist to conduct a survey, effective customer communication represents one of the most indispensable components of a successful business. A significant part of customer...
Developing Your New Products to be Market-Ready
Whether it's a well-known company working on their next product or simply a creative individual with a great idea, new product development isn't always easy. Below are three steps you can follow to help take your concept from an idea to a finished product. Research...
10 Steps to Making Money Online as a Freelance Writer
While it's certainly not easy, you can make money online as a freelance writer. It has become a popular way to try to make a bit of extra cash and some have even turned their writing into a full-time career. How much you make depends on the time and effort you put...