Sally Falkow — November 4, 2017 There are 28.8 million small businesses in the US, which account for 99.7% of US businesses. (Source: SBA Gov 2016) Just over half of them (54%) have a website. (Hard to imagine why the other half don’t!) There are thousands of web design companies out there offering to make … Continue reading Make Your Website a Tool to Grow Your Business
Daily Archives: November 12, 2017
Align Incentives with Company Goals
Zach Heller — November 2, 2017 Some examples of employee incentives that I have come across in the recent past: A social media manager who receives a bonus based on growth in total followership A search engine marketer who receives a bonus based on lowering cost per lead An email marketing specialist who receives … Continue reading Align Incentives with Company Goals
Employee Motivation Through Software: How to Boost Productivity
Isaac Kohen — November 3, 2017 Free-Photos / Pixabay Employee monitoring software can provide valuable insights into your workforce performance – and provide the added benefit of enhancing employee satisfaction and motivation. Research has shown that a focus on performance is a key contributing factor to a strong, positive company culture which, in … Continue reading Employee Motivation Through Software: How to Boost Productivity
4 Tips to Improve Productivity and Boost Your Bottom Line
Karen Cordaway — November 3, 2017 There are many ways to improve productivity. Feuling your energy helps. You can power nap, power walk or even consume a power bar but I’m going to focus on other tips. Process efficiency also helps improve productivity. It can indirectly benefit your bank account too. Here are some ideas … Continue reading 4 Tips to Improve Productivity and Boost Your Bottom Line
The Scrum Master as the Change Leader
Barry Overeem — November 5, 2017 On September 27th I provided a presentation at the Agile Leadership Day (ALD) in Zurich, Switzerland. The topic of my presentation was “The Scrum Master as the Change Leader“. In the weeks before the presentation I already promoted the topic by which I caused quite a few questions/comments. … Continue reading The Scrum Master as the Change Leader
4 Ways to Create Recurring Business Revenue As A Freelancer
Amanda Abella — November 5, 2017 FirmBee / Pixabay While I love freelancing, I have issues with the business model. Issues that, quite frankly, have been plaguing me for at least 18 months – the fact that it’s difficult to budget on inconsistent income. As such, part of my mission this year has … Continue reading 4 Ways to Create Recurring Business Revenue As A Freelancer
With Social Care, No Response is the Worst Response
Seleah Gardiner — November 5, 2017 geralt / Pixabay New York Times best-selling internet entrepreneur, Jay Baer calls social customer service a “spectator sport.” That’s because, on social media, your customers are always watching. In some cases, they’re literally sitting back and waiting for fireworks. If a customer complains, will you respond? If so, … Continue reading With Social Care, No Response is the Worst Response
Want Timing to Work to Your Advantage During Your Job Hunt? Consider the Time of Year
Virginia Franco — November 5, 2017 QuinceMedia / Pixabay Second only to the first few months of the new year, Fall is the 2nd best time to capitalize on a strong market — and a company in hiring mode. According to Career Sidekick blogger Biron Clark, hiring tends to occur in waves. … Continue reading Want Timing to Work to Your Advantage During Your Job Hunt? Consider the Time of Year
7 Digital Marketing Marketing Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Jeff Bullas — November 5, 2017 “I would have written you a shorter letter but I didn’t have the time.” This quote attributed to many different sources sums up what we are facing in this now very complex world. But keeping it simple and short takes time and effort. Distilling the complex into something that … Continue reading 7 Digital Marketing Marketing Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore
4+ Team Members Every Serious Blogger Needs
Amanda Abella — November 4, 2017 geralt / Pixabay When my colleagues and I started blogging several years ago, we had no idea how the industry was going to take off. Fast forward a few years and being a serious blogger is a viable career path. Not only that, but you can create … Continue reading 4+ Team Members Every Serious Blogger Needs