Most people believe that for a business to be successful, a great amount of money should be spent especially when it comes to marketing. While it can be true, it doesn’t mean that small businesses with a small budget don’t have a chance. If you don’t have much money to spend on … Read more
Once, there were three birds who shared the tallest tree in the forest; a sparrow, a jay and a cardinal. Though they lived in the same tree, these birds lived very different lives. Among the lowest branches, the sparrow struggled, seldom having enough to eat, and often settling for the leanest worms … Read more
At a time when donors are less open-handed as a result of a tough economic climate, and their willingness to commit to new products or services is curbed; it has become unsmilingly challenging for fundraisers to get by. The sting of the Great Recession can still be felt, can’t it? People … Read more
Building trust with your consumers is essential for success in business. Trust leads to repeat business and loyal customers, along with increased sales and brand awareness. That trust, however, takes time, hard work, and consistency to earn. It is important that business owners educate themselves on how to establish and maintain trust … Read more
by Lori Saitz According to Dictionary.com, the definition of the adverb “consistently” is “in a systematic or consistent (reliable, steady) manner.” No matter what you’re doing, doing it consistently is the key to success. Now that I just wrote that, let me add the caveat that whatever you’re doing also needs to … Read more
by Jamie Kiley Since I’m a web designer, I have a tendency to think everyone understands that having a website is important. Every once in a while, I have to remind myself that some people just haven’t heard yet! We’re going to go back to the very beginning and explain. Here are … Read more
Eighty percent of small business owners receive late payments for services rendered, a 2011 survey by PaySimple found. When money is late coming in, it directly affects the small business owner’s cash flow and can negatively impact inventory, and the ability to pay operating expenses and make payroll. Of course, it doesn’t … Read more
Setting up a freelance business is one of the best ways to put your skills to work in an environment completely under your control. Whether you start your own business as a part-time enterprise or as the primary way to make a living, it helps to know the steps to successfully launch … Read more
One of the chief concerns we have as website owners are how to drive traffic to our websites. Without knowing how to get more traffic, how else will we get more leads, make more sales and continue to make money online? There are a number of ways to get more traffic, so … Read more
The best and most obvious reason for visiting some tables at trade shows is for the free giveaways. You will find that many people will make the rounds to collect the free stuff. In some cases, the booths without free giveaways may experience lower traffic as a result. It’s a cheap ploy, … Read more
Send reminders to refresh your clients’ memory of specific recurring events, such as dental appointments or subscription renewals. If you’re using direct mail (postcards, letters, and so on), have your clients fill out the address information for their next reminder at the time of checkout. Tip: Go one step further and hand … Read more
Don’t skimp on the small stuff when you’re producing an event. People will always expect certain things, and if they’ve paid to be there, they have a right to expect those things. #59: If you have an event or seminar, provide beverages, a coat rack or coat check, and snacks. #60: Validate … Read more