Between established giants and, of course, upstarts with big funding backers, it can feel like the world is a hostile place for a new business of modest means. Standing out from the competition is harder than ever, even for those that operate online. While you absolutely need to be online in today’s age, it is…
If you own a business, you probably have to deal with a lot of different things on a regular basis. Keeping up with everything can be difficult, especially if you don’t have much experience in the field. Thankfully, there are a lot of businesses out there that specialize in helping other companies and organizations create…
Are you a business owner who is worried about your company being exposed to various risks? Well, the good news is that it’s never too late to take proactive steps toward safeguarding your business. As an entrepreneur, it is your responsibility to keep everything in check and steer your organization towards success. One of the…
There is no denying that customer service is paramount when it comes to creating and maintaining a successful business. Whether your company sells products or services, keeping your customers happy will always be of primary importance. In this blog post, you’ll learn some valuable customer service secrets every company owner needs to know so they…
In the digital age, users have become more reliant on online reviews of businesses and services before taking any action. Given this trend, companies must take the necessary steps to ensure they don’t get left behind. No one cannot ignore the power of online reviews. A positive or negative review can make or break a…
There are many ways to get customers in your restaurant. These include creating social media contests, branded merchandise, email newsletters, and mobile-friendly websites. Below, we will discuss three unique restaurant promotion ideas to attract customers. They all have a common theme of helping your customers win a prize. Social Media Contests The benefits of using…
About 20% of businesses fail in the first year. Close to half don’t make it to year five. Starting up a business in a way that makes the business sustainable is the most important thing you can do. You can’t afford to go back and restart the business because you made mistakes somewhere along the…
A lot of people are veering towards working from home. It does offer a lot of benefits. There would be no need to rush through traffic, less time spent on the road, no problems with getting dressed or feeling comfortable within your personal space. However, there can be some disadvantages too. You can get a…
There are instances when you feel frustrated by your employees who aren’t learning quickly. You already gave them all the tools to learn, but they’re still underperforming. You also provided intensive training. Despite that, you still failed to see changes in these employees. Before you decide to let them go, you have to give them…
You cannot expect all marketing campaigns to be a huge success. Some of them will fail for whatever reason. If you do not see a campaign succeed as expected, you need to analyse what happened and determine the next best move. Blaming the people in your team is something you need to avoid. It is…