Young Entrepreneur CouncilApril 23, 2015 What is one metric I can use for measuring the success of my new social media hire? 1. Interaction With Your Brand Via Social The key is to look at the overall “cohort” following and engagement with your company across all your social media channels. Do you have more likes, … Continue reading 10 Best Metrics For Measuring The Success of Your Social Media Hire
Elizabeth KennickApril 10, 2015 Hiring and training a new employee is only the beginning of your work relationship: You have to manage her, too. But there isn’t a one-size-fits-all managing style, and not all employees are ready for responsibility at the same pace. So how do you know when your new hire is ready for … Continue reading How to Tell Your New Hire is Ready for Real Responsibility
Ringo NishiokaApril 6, 2015 HRNasty, that is so hot of you to bring in donuts. You’re the best! How to introduce yourself when you are a new hire As of last week, I am a new hire. I have mentioned in the last few posts, I recently started a new job. I have the good … Continue reading New Hire Introductions, How to Break The Ice With Your New Co-Workers
Hal SheltonMarch 26, 2015 It’s easy to think of accounting or recordkeeping as a “necessary evil,” created and maintained to satisfy government reporting — primarily taxes. But the fact is that beyond being something you’re required to be doing under the law, accounting and recordkeeping systems are created for you to make informed customer, marketing, … Continue reading Should I Hire An Accountant For My Small Business?
Richard ShapiroMarch 21, 2015 If I go into a pet store, I expect the people working there to love animals. That makes sense to me. Taking care of dogs, cats, birds, and fish can be fun but there are chores involved. Cleaning out a cage or bathing a dirty dog requires passion. When a pet … Continue reading Hire People Who Are Passionate About Customer Service
Business.comMarch 21, 2015 If you’ve tried to tack social media management on to your job, then you already know how difficult it can be. It’s hard to make it a priority over customer phone calls, sales, accounting and staffing (the list goes on). If your online presence is a crucial part to your overall marketing … Continue reading Should You Hire A Social Media Manager?
PrialtoMarch 8, 2015 Businesses face so many operational challenges today. Between the increased service demands, cost pressures and just trying to differentiate your business from the competition, resources can get stretched thin to the point where it feels like you can barely keep your head above water. As a result, instead of focusing on initiatives … Continue reading What Is Managed Services And Why You Should Use One To Hire A Virtual Assistant!
Laura HoganMarch 3, 2015 The homepage for Code and Theory, a website design company, has only 12 words on it. But don’t let that fool you. It features a level of sophistication and user friendliness rare in the online world. The company recently redesigned the homepage of Vogue right before Fashion Week in September. Dan … Continue reading Website Redesign 101: What You Need To Know Before You Hire A Company
Laura DonovanFebruary 27, 2015 The owner of a local mid-sized home services company had been spending thousands on his telephone book ads and his ads in an online Services Directory. While he is doing well with repeat business and “word of mouth” referrals, he has seen a steady decline in the efficacy of his traditional … Continue reading A Case Study: Four Reasons One Client Decided to Hire a Social Media Marketer
PrialtoFebruary 22, 2015 There’s this trap some people fall prey to, especially ambitious entrepreneurs, small business owners and busy professionals. It goes something like this. You’ve got a great idea or project you want to implement that could dramatically impact your business but you keep putting it off for later. You think, “If I work … Continue reading Why Hire A Virtual Assistant? Here Are 20 Signs It’s Time To Get Help
