Square: Making it Easy to Accept Credit Card Payments
Square allows you to collect credit card payments through your mobile phone and iPad devices. The company is shaping up as a viable alternative for small businesses, with its ease of use and friendlier fee structure. Learn whether Square is a good option for you.
Read moreHow to Grow Your Business During Economic Uncertainty
Recession may be over, but times remain challenging, especially for small businesses. To survive these uncertain times, here are some strategies to consider to grow your business.
Read moreGo Ahead and Fire Your Customer
What to Say on Twitter, Facebook and Other Social Media Sites?
When it comes to social media, one of the first questions asked by home business entrepreneurs is: “What will I say on Twitter or Facebook? How will I use these social media sites?” Hint: it's not conversations, but quality content.
Read more80 Questions to Ask When Starting a Business
Starting a business requires careful planning and understanding what you can do to address the need of the market. However, it is not easy. There are a number of things that you need to consider. If you are thinking of starting a business, here is a comprehensive list of questions you need to ask yourself to help you plan, think through, and operate your business successfully.
Read moreUnderstanding the Mobile Market and How It Impacts Your Business
We are in the midst of the greatest technological paradigm shift since the advent of the Internet itself: The Mobile Revolution. Learn about the mobile market and how going mobile impacts your business.
Read moreIncrease Customer Base: Should You Be a Big Fish in Two Ponds?
Entrepreneurs and small business owners need to consider how they can broaden their local base? What can you do to make areas outside your home market feel like your own turf? Does it make sense for you in your industry to dip your toes in two local ponds?
Read moreEmail Marketing ROI For Small Business
Online Marketing, especially email marketing, will increase a Small Business’ bottom line more than by traditional means. Learn why you need to use email marketing and how you can measure its return on investment (ROI)
Read moreOvercome Your Fear of Trying Something New
Sometimes you’re presented with opportunities that allow you to gain new markets, grow your business and increase your income. But with excitement and anticipation comes fear and trepidation. Here are some things that can help you overcome the fear of doing something new.
Read moreOnline Marketing and Reputation Management: Why it is Important
With social media and blogging platforms, real time, in-the-moment commentary about companies and individuals is now possible. When negative commentaries are posted under a person’s name or brand’s name -- this information can linger online and cause loss of income, distrust, lack of respect and unexpected challenges. Learn about the importance of reputation management in the age of online marketing and social media.
Read moreHome-Based Franchising: What You Should Be Looking For
Finding legitimate home-based franchise opportunities can seem overwhelming at first. After all, there are so many opportunities, and it seems like there are so many promises. Here are factors to consider when choosing a home-based franchise opportunity.
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