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Tech for Telecommuters: Work from Home without Looking Like It

September 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The mobile workforce is expected to grow to 1.2 billion people (one-third of the existing global workforce) by 2013, according to IDC Research. For those of us who work from home or know someone who does, it’s easy to see why. Being a remote worker has a lot of benefits – little or no commuting time, the ability to time shift when needed, keeping a job when you have to move away, and more. Yet with this increase in acceptance comes a corresponding increase in expectations for these workers. Telecommuters are required to display the same level of professionalism as their office-bound... [Read the full story]

Marketing

Should You Opt for Virtual Receptionist Services For Handling Your Important Customer Calls?

August 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Appointing a full-time in-house receptionist or using services of a virtual receptionist is a much debated issue when it comes to handling important customer calls. Though handling these calls on your own immediately makes sense; a closer look at issues may reveal more information and help you make the right decision. There are basically five things that you need to take care on every single customer call: Provide the information your customer is looking for (no small talks here) Check whether he needs any additional or related information and forward the call to the right people Look for business... [Read the full story]

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Facebook Marketing Strategies of Dollar Tree

September 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Dollar Tree is a deep discount retail store that offers a wide variety of products – from toys to floral supplies to tailgating supplies – all for $1 or less. This multichannel retailer of closeout and inexpensive items has developed a winning strategy on Facebook that their page now has 27,744 followers (as of this writing) who actively participate and engage with Dollar Tree. Their winning Facebook strategy boils down to how well they blend together two different (and sometimes opposing) objectives in using social media: engaging customers, and making that extra buck. How does... [Read the full story]

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Purchasing Habits of Small Businesses

August 31, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Back in July, I wrote about a survey on the purchasing habits of small businesses being run by the marketing company Ivy Worldwide. A total of more than 1,000 small business owners responded to the survey. The study found a number of interesting findings, which I outlined in my post “Secrets to Selling to Small Business Buyers” over at LearningfromBigBoys.com . If you are selling a technology product to small business owners, below are important factors to consider: When considering buying a technology product, small business owners largely start with search (49%). Hence,... [Read the full story]

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Right Shore: An Effective Way of Outsourcing

September 8, 2010 · 2 Comments

Right Shoring is not just a new fad that everybody is talking about these days, it is in fact, the most efficient and cost effective ways of outsourcing. You might have tried various types of outsourcing for your small business and you would’ve achieved various levels of success or failures. Well let me tell you, if you are outsourcing your non-core tasks to multiple on-shore vendors – then here’s a better way to get things done. It will not only save you dollars, but also make your work faster and better. So what is Right Shore outsourcing? It means finding the optimum mix of... [Read the full story]

Business Ideas

How to Start a Home Staging Business

August 18, 2010 · 4 Comments

Home staging has become an important process to get a house sold during this recession. The tough economic climate hit the real estate very hard, and sellers nowadays have to try harder to sell their houses. To compete with other sellers, their homes need to be clutter-free and clean. But more importantly, they need to make their homes look a cut above the competition and be the hottest property in the neighborhood. When home sellers do not have the budget for extensive renovations and repairs, the best option is to turn to staging their real estate listings in order to result in a... [Read the full story]

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How to Start a Home Staging Business

How to Start an Herb Farming Business from Home

Herbs nowadays are very much in demand, particularly with the popularity of specialty foods and cooking, and homeopathic medicines. They are found in teas and candles, wreaths, food, even used as alternative medicines. Herbal products are sold in groceries and health food stores. Demand for Herbs The increased demand for medicinal herbs... [Read more of this review]

Business Idea: Reaching the Divorce Market

There is business in divorce. It may sound tacky or insensitive, but a number of businesses are realizing that there is a huge market out there with regards to divorce. While divorces in the United States has been decreasing since its peak a few decades ago, the number of divorces is still quite substantial. Divorce is painful and difficult... [Read more of this review]

Recession-Proof Businesses and Jobs

Just when I thought the economy is finally on the road to recovery, new economic jitters are emerging, this time coming from Europe. I hope the problems that some European economies such as Greece and Portugal are currently experiencing will not set back the economy again. The recession was hard – and it still is – for many small business... [Read more of this review]

How to Earn Money from Writing

Another way to earn writing from home is through writing. The best part about writing is that it offers a wide gamut of opportunities, from becoming a published author, by-lined magazine essayist, or resume writer. You can be the next J.K. Rowling earning billions from her writings, or you can do freelance writing to give you a little extra that can... [Read more of this review]

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