I am writing this article in the hopes of letting people know the truth about online marketing and building a home business. I have been in online marketing for almost ten years and have had several successful businesses and a couple not so successful businesses. In that time, I have learned many truths and seen … Read more
Any time you start thinking about a new tech service, there will several questions that pop into your mind. Everything from price points and special options from providers could occupy your mind and cause you to stop before you believe some service is superior to the other. This process is always useful, as it is … Read more
As much as you might shudder at the thought, your career success will be directly tied to your willingness and ability to network. I’d go so far as to say that if you don’t learn how, and actively practice and build your networking skills, you won’t reach your goals. Your resume (and your shoes) may … Read more
If unemployed, print your own business cards to use at networking events. Include your contact information with your target market. Example: John Q. Smith, Sales Management. Too much group time. Spending too much time in group activities such as forums or social networking groups can consume your time unnecessarily. It is true you can learn … Read more
Small businesses don’t have the capital to devote to entire payroll departments, legal departments, etc. Outsource to independent contractors whenever possible. In the long run it is cheaper and is definitely a smart business decision. When hosting a party, we take care of our guests. We take their coats, get them a drink, introduce them … Read more
As a financial analyst, you will no doubt be doing plenty of networking. Do you sometimes feel intimidated when networking with others that have higher roles or with clients that you’ve never met? Do you feel like you don’t know what to talk about with them or how to act? But to which events? This … Read more
Know your market – create your website based on your target market – colors, layout, navigation, images and information. Make it relevant. Ask yourself “If I was a visitor to my website what would I expect to see, how can this business help me solve my problem”. Be different. Be the purple cow. Are all … Read more