Category Archives: Business Development

Category-Driven Purchase Behavior: Swinging Between Extremes

Category-Driven Purchase Behavior: Swinging Between Extremes by Rebecca Brooks , Columnist, February 25, 2019 The linear path to purchase model has been losing relevance for some time now. It has become clear to marketers that purchase journeys no longer take a straight line from awareness to familiarity to consideration to purchase.  Instead, consumers are looking … Continue reading Category-Driven Purchase Behavior: Swinging Between Extremes

5 Key Technology Solutions That Distribution Businesses Should Adopt to be Successful in 2019

Joe Scioscia — February 21, 2019 — February 21, 2019 Cloud computing is a game-changer for businesses of all sizes, enabling them to compete with larger enterprises by giving them access to the advanced technology they require to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and grow in one simple deployment. The CIO’s of today are no longer … Continue reading 5 Key Technology Solutions That Distribution Businesses Should Adopt to be Successful in 2019

5 Business Development Trends to Expand Your Business

Dan Dowling — February 18, 2019 — February 18, 2019 Which of the following is on your business development to-do list for 2019? Close more new customers Decrease customer churn Increase referrals All of the above If you didn’t answer D, you’re either wildly successful (in which case, congratulations!) or you’re in trouble. But regardless … Continue reading 5 Business Development Trends to Expand Your Business

Put Your IT Systems to Work with a Business Technology Strategy

Stephanie Hurd — February 12, 2019 — February 12, 2019 Computers, Printers, Phone Systems, Oh My! You know your business depends on technology for day-to-day operations, but do you know the impact it has on things like employee retention, customer experience, and overall growth potential? Do you know how much you stand to lose if … Continue reading Put Your IT Systems to Work with a Business Technology Strategy

2 Emotions That Affect Every Business Decision You Make

David Amerland — February 7, 2019 Follow @davidamerland — February 7, 2019 The brain is designed to look out at the world and formulate models that help it reduce uncertainty. Uncertainty due to unreliable or incomplete information affects behavior and increases the sense of fear we experience. Fear has a distinct neurochemical effect. It is … Continue reading 2 Emotions That Affect Every Business Decision You Make

Business Owners, This is How You Eliminate Your Decision-Making Bottleneck

Sourov De — February 5, 2019 — February 5, 2019 You’re a business owner. You’ve got a growing team working for you. It’s Monday morning and you’ve got your entire day planned. You sit down at your desk and boom an email comes in. It’s Karen from the accounts team with an IT problem. Next, … Continue reading Business Owners, This is How You Eliminate Your Decision-Making Bottleneck

How to Make Business Financing Part of Your 2019 Growth Plan

Robert Gloer — January 30, 2019 Follow @IOUFinancial — January 30, 2019 stevepb / Pixabay You might occasionally encounter a business owner who has a dim view of debt. That’s unfortunate, because debt, if you manage it properly, can help you grow your business. Here are several ways your business will benefit from the prudent … Continue reading How to Make Business Financing Part of Your 2019 Growth Plan