Are you tech-savvy? Do you love the idea of helping others navigate how to set up a website, problem solve on the internet, or other tech-specific support? Remote tech support jobs are quickly becoming a go-to for the tech-savvy as many of these positions only require a working computer, internet connection, and headphones. If ... Read More
Customer Service
Best Work-From-Home Jobs if You Have a Background in Customer Service
Customer service representatives are pretty much the unsung heroes of the corporate world. They’re often considered entry-level positions and yet, 89% of companies vie for business through the level of customer service they’re able to deliver. It’s one of the most vital aspects of any successful business! And if you have a ... Read More
Match Made In Heaven: 10 Dream Work-From-Home Jobs
Nowadays it’s increasingly difficult to find a job, let alone one that will allow you to work-from-home. Every now and again, there’s that lucky and rare opportunity that will enable you to earn a good wage and do it remotely. A quick perusal of online job sites reveals many opportunities to work-from-home (data entry, stuffing ... Read More
The Most Effective, Reliable Form of Business Referrals
Do you ever think of customer service as a marketing effort? If not, you should. Word of mouth is one of the most effective, reliable forms of business referrals. If you don’t have excellent customer service, customers and clients will be less likely to talk positively about you, in turn, hurting business. In the age of social ... Read More
Remote Retail Jobs: Ways to Work Retail From Home
So-called ‘retail jobs' are everywhere you look. From behind-the-scenes stockers and inventory clerks to front-and-center cashiers and sales-floor reps, a number of in-store employees help make the retail experience a pleasant one for shoppers. And while you might automatically call to mind in-store positions when thinking of ... Read More
The Power of Preferential Treatment in Your Small Business
Building customer loyalty is something every business owner strives for. Establishing a company that will remain successful over time means you must attract repeat customers. One-time buyers are valuable but not nearly as much as those who frequently revisit you. So, what are some ways in which you can build your base of repeat ... Read More
Can a One-Woman Operation Still Provide Over-the-Top Service?
Over-the-top service is about providing every, single customer with the best possible experience. And while that sounds simple, it’s a concept with which plenty of small business owners struggle. It’s a tall order, especially when you’re a one-woman operation, since you may think the infrastructure just isn’t there to provide the ... Read More
6 Ways to Deal With Negative Online Reviews
Imagine a world where everyone is always smiling and happy and full of uplifting kindness toward one another. It’s a place that I would like to think exists, but unfortunately, we don’t live in Pleasantville. No matter how genuine we are as entrepreneurs, chances are we will rub someone the wrong way. People I don’t even know have ... Read More
Let’s Move Follow-Up to the Top of Our Marketing Lists
With few exceptions, the most important business work we self-employed women can carry out during our workday is to follow up on marketing leads. Marketing is the lifeblood of our businesses. When we quit marketing, we jeopardize everything we have built. If we are busy . . . or at least have a single demanding project that ... Read More
Start Your Own Business and Work From Home with Arise Virtual Solutions
Sponsored by Arise Virtual Soultions Inc. Arise Virtual Solutions Inc., the leading global provider of virtual business process outsourcing and crowdsourcing solutions, provides thousands of legitimate work-from-home opportunities to small businesses run by stay-at-home moms, veterans, students, retirees, and other ... Read More
The Key To Repeat Sales: Follow Up
Do you want your direct sales business to be a success? If you do, repeat sales are the answer. Of course, you have to start with new clients. With a steady stream of new clients to keep your business moving forward then ... The real key to lasting success and continued prosperity is to make those new customers become repeat ... Read More
Manage Social Media in 20 Minutes Per Day
Social media has become a valuable tool for businesses and entrepreneurs alike, as they promote interaction and networking on a regular basis. At the same time, they can lead to spending hours per day doing nothing but scouring the web aimlessly. If you are a busy professional, but still want to take advantage of the power of ... Read More
4 Key Points for Increasing Profits with Superior Customer Service
As many successful business owners and service providers know, good customer service is critical to building or maintaining their business. Exemplary customer service helps your business get noticed. But no matter how great your service or product happens to be, bad customer service can bring your business to a screeching halt. So ... Read More
Direct Sales Consultants: Are You Losing Customers By Doing These 6 Acts?
Over the years, I have hosted numerous in-home parties for direct sales consultants, as well as I’ve been to my fair share of parties. Even though I’ve never been a direct sales consultant myself, through my experiences, directly and indirectly, I have learned a lot about the direct sales industry. Because I work with so many direct ... Read More
Seasonal Strategies for a Thriving Business with Fluctuating Demand
The thing about being in a seasonal business is that you have to expect to be "in business" for only 2 to 3 months of the year. A seasonal business like mine (artificial Christmas trees) needs creativity, a good business plan, and a whole lot of strategy to thrive throughout the year. We have come to expect a time when products ... Read More
