Have you ever worked with a difficult client? (As someone who waited tables throughout college, I know I’ve dealt with my fair share of impossible-to-please customers!) But the beauty of owning your own business is you get to choose who you want to work with. Turning down work isn’t limited to rejecting “difficult” clients, either. […]
How to Get More Business Clients and Customers
You just launched your new business, congrats! But, now what? Where do you start? Without any customers or clients, you can’t make any money. I know, because I’ve been there. When I started my blog, it took me a little over two months to score my first paid advertiser. Getting your first customer takes time, […]
How to Convert Mobile Phone Users Into Customers
By Sarah Landrum Mobile phones are a great tool for both consumers and business owners alike. A recent study found that, collectively, the population of America checks their phones 8 billion times per day. That’s 8 billion opportunities (about 46 daily opportunities per mobile phone user) to check emails, update social media and look for […]
Avoid the Slump: How to Increase Post-Holiday Sales
By Jennifer Lutz It’s a fact, sales after the holidays are bound to take a nosedive! People tend to spend a fortune on holiday shopping, and stop right after the season of giving is over. But instead of finding ways to merely survive the massive decline in profits, why not get aggressive in your post-holiday sales […]
3 Ways To Set Yourself Apart From Your Online Competition
With so many online entrepreneurs out there today, it can be hard setting you and your business apart from the monotony that’s out there. It takes hard work and dedication to your brand to continuously market and gets the attention that it deserves. Some entrepreneurs come equipped from the start with friends in high places. […]
3 Reasons Not to Neglect Your Social Media Outlets During the Holidays
When there are toys and stocking stuffers to purchase, family gatherings to prep for, and a house to decorate, it can be tough to keep your business at the top of your priority list during the holidays. This is especially true when your office and home are one in the same. Festive, blinking lights are […]
How Small Businesses Can Get In on November’s Shopping Frenzy
Can you feel them? The two days of frantic shoppers, insane crowds, and congested traffic? We are now into November, and very soon Black Friday and Cyber Monday will once again descend upon us, sending people into holiday shopping-induced insanity. Unfortunately, many small businesses are often passed over by eager shoppers looking for the best […]