When I was 10, I wanted to be an archaeologist. Something about the King Tutankhamen treasures touring the country inspired me, and I desperately wanted to find dinosaur bones. Then at some point, I … [Read more...]
How to Differentiate Yourself in Business
By Deb Bixler If you are looking for new strategies for selling you need to know what it is that makes you shine above your competitors. Knowing what makes your business truly unique is what will help … [Read more...]
Should You Give Out Raises?
In 2013, the average company gave out a 3 percent pay raise. That average is expected in 2014, as well. As a business owner, how do you know how much to give and who to give it to? And how can you … [Read more...]
The Sure Bet: 4 Reasons Putting Profits Back Into Your Business is a Sound Strategy
By Angela Freeman The ultimate goal of any company is to generate profits. This leads to an important question: what do those companies do with the profits they create? These 4 reasons should convince … [Read more...]
10 Step Half-Year Blog Checkup – How YOU Doin?
It’s almost the halfway point of 2013–time to take stock and make sure you’re putting your best foot forward. Remember those shiny dreams and goals you came up with in January? To quote my favorite … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Creating an Unforgettable Name for your Product or Company
By Mark Skoultchi In the US alone, 543,000 businesses start up each month. Whether those businesses are large corporations or just one guy selling T-shirts online, they all need a name. Most large … [Read more...]
Are You a Go-Getter or Just Content Where You Are?
Life is full of choices. That being said, which ones will you make when it comes to your career? For better or worse, it is not uncommon for employees to be on the go in this day and age. According to … [Read more...]
Clarify Your Site’s Purpose and Stop the Terminator
The average web page visit lasts less than one minute. Humans are programmed to sort everything they see into familiar labels, or buckets. Our brains scan the immediate environment to find threats, … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Employees and Budget Healthy
Health insurance can turn into a crazy puzzle for small business owners. Where larger companies, by law, must provide health insurance to their employees, small businesses have more leeway; however, … [Read more...]
Are You Successful at Gathering Quality Leads?
Many businesses focus on gaining new leads. The problem is that they don’t determine the difference between any lead and a quality lead. A quality lead is anyone that is a good possibility of becoming … [Read more...]