As small business owners, having raving reviews on the websites is crucial for the first initial introduction to the services you offer. If you are wondering why you need to get testimonials, feel free to visit our post: Why You Need To Get Testimonials For Your Small Business. This week our discussion is about using the right testimonial questions to get the best business review. First, let's go through some tips on creating your best testimonial questions. Start by determining when you … [Read more...] about 10 Effective Business Testimonial Questions
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5 Ways To Inspire You And Your Business To Change
While I sit here, looking out my window, contemplating what I want to write, I realized how in a small business nothing stays the same. It is continuously changing and evolving. And, we, as small business owners, are always having to modify to meet the demands of our clients and industry so we can succeed. I find that stepping back and asking questions helps me get closer to my evolvement of the business. If you too, want to inspire your business to change, answer these questions, and transform … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Inspire You And Your Business To Change
5 Super Fast Tips to Save Time Online
If you are visiting our blog, you are most likely a small business owner. You are so busy and can't fit social media into your day, right? There's no wonder - you are probably preoccupied with all the tasks you have to do each day. I'm here to tell you that you are not alone in not having time to be online. But knowing that, it is crucial to be involved and get your brand online as well. Today, I am going to share with you some tips to keep your online tasks simple, quick, and easy. 5 Tips To … [Read more...] about 5 Super Fast Tips to Save Time Online
9 Things Every Owner Needs To Know About Accounts Receivable
Everyone wants to be paid for their services, right? We don't like to call and remind the client to send the check daily. We want our clients to be trustworthy and pay when the bill is due. At one time or another, we all have dealt with someone paying late. It makes us feel unappreciated. Doesn't it? I know it does for me. To help you minimize your accounts receivable issues, I share these nine(9) things every owner needs to know about accounts receivable. Tip: Visit U.S. Small Business … [Read more...] about 9 Things Every Owner Needs To Know About Accounts Receivable
6 Ways To Reduce Wasted Time in Your Small Business
Imagine this, while working at your desk, you realize you need to go to the filing cabinet in the other room. You have gone there at least 2 to 3 times already today. And, return to your desk to start work again. Then in a few minutes, you need to print something that takes you, yet still, away from your office to get the print out that is in another room. Do you see what is happening here? You are wasting a lot of precious time taking away from your focus on the task at hand. Wouldn't it be … [Read more...] about 6 Ways To Reduce Wasted Time in Your Small Business
5 Easy Ways To Stay Focused
Many small business clients I work with are home-based businesses and get distracted with the tasks at hand and forget to stay focused on their business. They primarily talk on the phone with clients daily. Not about their own business, but about the client's work. So, they never really take the time to talk about what their goal is for their own small business. They tend not to spend the time to hash out what their goal is besides making more money. I am here to tell you. A … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways To Stay Focused
Seven Backup Systems To Have In Place
As I mentioned in an earlier post, September is National Preparedness Month. This month is a perfect time to remind you to review your office procedures and backup plans for emergencies. Doing these tasks tells employees what to do in case of an emergency like a hurricane or other natural disasters. It also shows your customers that you are thinking about their well-being. The clients who have concerns and issues and reach out to you for help or guidance will be your advocate when … [Read more...] about Seven Backup Systems To Have In Place
Social Media Quotes and Stats
I work with many first-time small business owners creating and maintaining their social media presence on the world stage. Many feel intimated with being online, sharing themselves and promoting their small business. I am here to tell you, we've all been there. The best way to look at being online for your business is not to advertise your business. You are there to be of service to others. You are there to share your experience, expertise and find out what others want … [Read more...] about Social Media Quotes and Stats
How to Inspire Yourself To Move Forward
I find myself judging myself when my business plan or decisions do not go as planned. Whether I lose a client or a launch isn't as successful as I thought, I find myself in need of some inspiration to move forward in my business and put the experience behind me. Over the years, I had tried several ways to reinvent myself to get back on track and motivated to continue. Here are some tips on how to inspire yourself to move forward. Read or listen to autobiographies of celebrities. I … [Read more...] about How to Inspire Yourself To Move Forward
