Last week, the extraordinary events of Sept. 11, '01 were made fresh again. That history-altering day continues to affect so many with tragic impact. Some are your employees; how does it continue to show up at work?· employees who continue to live with fear and anxieties are not likely to volunteer for new responsibilities and are more likely to make mistakes· business meetings are less likely to be productive and new product and...more
Small business using search marketing looks a like a simple waste of time and money because small businesses cannot afford to take any sort of risk. When you launch any search campaign for your small business, then it might be a risky affair which can actually be a disaster for your website. You have to understand that running any search engine marketing campaign is not a joke; rather it is a serious business which needs to be done carefully in...more
Matt Blue is Convergys Senior Mgnr Network Services. Convergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a member of the S&P 500 and the Forbes' Platinum 400, is the global leader in integrated billing, employee care, and customer care services provided through outsourcing or licensing. While striving for excellence the company under Matt Blue and team are serving top companies in telecommunications, Internet, cable and broadband services, technology, financial services, and other industries in more than 40 countries. The company also provides integrated, outsourced, human resource services to leading companies across a broad range of industries. Building a top-performing sales organization in today's economy is ongoing challenge. According to Matt Blue Most companies realize successful client development depends on a combination of interpersonal savvy coupled with technical and product knowledge. However, in the increasingly competitive environment virtually all companies are facing, ultimate success requires gaining access and marketing one's services at the highest possible level.A Director is adept at managing; coordinating and mentoring people from multiple displines, always playing to their...more
You must have heard that for small business, use of social media can bring in new and improved results, however still search is given the priority. For your knowledge you must know that the thin line between search and social is almost vanished from the scene both in terms of technology and usage. You just have to ask yourself a simple question...more
Do you believe there is a business financing tool that works perfectly when other forms of financing, traditional or otherwise will not? Is there a secret acronym for this tool? Yes, there is, it is ABL. You know the next questions clients ask, what is ABL?! It stands for asset based lending, and it is something that just might be your best choice...more
Setting up in business for yourself can involve a great deal of paperwork and record keeping in order to satisfy UK legislation. Business start up packages can provide plenty of assistance to you. Your PAYE and VAT requirements should be met by whatever system you decide to adopt and also your systems should enable you to run the business effectively.The tax authorities will require you to keep detailed and accurate records which must be retained for at least 5 years. You could be fined up to 3000 if your systems are inadequate.Whatever system is adopted, it must be maintained regularly to provide accurate details of the trading performance. Some consideration should be given to the nature of the goods and services that the business will trade. For example, if the business deals in second-hand goods, a comprehensive stock book has to be maintained so that the correct amount of output VAT can be calculated. Please see the current relevant leaflets available from HMRC. For dealers specialising in low value bulk volume goods, for example, stamps, a method of global accounting has now been introduced for VAT purposes.A list of essential books and their purposes follows. You may also...more
Copyright (c) 2010 Liz RobertsGetting a small business credit card is recommended for business owners for a number of benefits. First of all, it helps an entrepreneur separate his personal funds from his business finances. This factor...more
To sell successfully it is important that you have a positive mind set. The most successful sellers behave in a certain way that encourages and attracts success. On the other hand poor sales people also have habits that enable them to...more
One of the goals of entrepreneurs starting a small or home business is that they want their business to last longer and be successful. So, they go about paying attention to and setting up the essentials such as starting capital,...more
If your company gives out corporate gifts that are extraordinary and eye-catching, anyone will find it impossible not to notice them. It is also an exceptionally useful way of promoting your company's brand and logo design. Read more...more
Brand and logo design always go together. Many of the well-known brands are identified through their logo, that is why a well-placed logo often leads to a successful corporate branding. Such is the great importance of your company...more
Small business owners often say that even though their business may be doing well, it is not really growing and that they don't know how to go about igniting further growth. Growing a small business need not be too difficult; the following are a...more