Have you thought about becoming a reseller? If so, we're covering what you need to know and tips for getting started with this business model. One of the cheapest businesses to start from home is the business of reselling. Most people begin by selling items that they no longer want or need. But once you've sold everything in your ... Read More
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15 Best Remote Tech Support Jobs
Are you tech-savvy? Do you love the idea of helping others solve technical issues? Then keep reading to find out more about the best remote tech support jobs! If you’re one of those individuals who thrive on all things tech and you enjoy helping others, a virtual tech support job could be a perfect work-at-home career for ... Read More
13 Chat Agent Jobs You Can Do From Home
Are you looking for remote chat agent jobs where you don't have to talk on the phone? Keep reading; this post has you covered. Back when I was in college, I worked for a telemarketing company. While the gig itself was flexible and paid well, it exhausted me. More often than not, people did not want to converse on the phone ... Read More
Work-at-Home Jobs: Forum and Chat Moderator
Most topics and areas of interest have at least one group, forum, or chat dedicated to them on the Internet. Left without guidance, however, they can grow into a chaotic discussion space. That is where forum and chat moderators come in – they keep them in order. Since you can find so many of these spaces online, forum and chat ... 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
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 chains ... 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
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
How to Attract High Paying Clients Who Love You
When you first started your business I’m sure you didn’t imagine spending your time chasing clients that are late paying or are trying to nickel and dime you to death. Dealing with clients that are always complaining, are consistently unhappy, and that you generally don’t like is not fun. Unfortunately, that’s how many of us spend ... 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
15 Customer Service Tips to Make Your Business Rock
As some of you may know, last week I went away on a family vacation, a Caribbean cruise to be exact. The trip was fantastic. It's just what I needed, a week of relaxation and a chance to disconnect from work, technology, and the outside world. Anyone who’s been on a cruise before knows that the cruise experience is all about ... Read More
