by Tanya Korpi Macleod July 7, 2016 Follow @tanyakmacleodJuly 7, 2016 “Yes, and…” “Yes, and…” is the most important phrase in improvisation, and, as an entrepreneur, those words are music to my ears. Entrepreneurs are wired differently. Why on earth would you choose to live and breathe your work for, at the beginning, less reward … Continue reading The 2 Most Important Words in Comedy and Business
by Christine Watts June 28, 2016 Follow @IOUFinancialJune 28, 2016 Many small business owners fall into the trap of trying to “do it all,” getting so busy that they lose sight of long-term goals, a cycle that threatens to result in a failing business. According to Bloomberg, eight out of ten small businesses fail within … Continue reading 5 Tips for Small Business Owners to Focus on What’s Important
Achieving outstanding local search results for your clients all comes down to one simple — yet essential — question. Columnist Greg Gifford explains how getting an authentic detailed answer will set you on the path to success. Greg Gifford on June 21, 2016 Last month, I talked about the importance of setting client expectations for … Continue reading The most important question to ask in local SEO
by Sujain Thomas June 11, 2016 Follow @sujainthomasJune 11, 2016 If you are starting in web design, it is easy to get lost in the sea of confusing jargon. It gets worse because every new day comes with new technologies, which require you to stay up-to-date with all these new ideas. One key idea that … Continue reading 5 Important Points About Database Driven Website
by Dominica Latus June 10, 2016June 10, 2016 If you’ve been talking with any web company about a new design or redesign, you’ve most likely heard the term “wireframe” come up during discussions about the web development process. A wireframe is a very basic layout of a web page that includes no color, no imagery … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Wireframes Are an Important Part of the Design Process
by Quentin Aisbett June 10, 2016 Follow @onqmarketingJune 10, 2016 In an ever-changing digital landscape, success often comes down to what you are–and aren’t–doing online. What you do and don’t know about internet marketing can ultimately make or break your online business. The problem is… For so many marketing managers, having to keep up and … Continue reading 5 of the Most Important Online Trends for Marketing Managers Today
by Danny Wong June 8, 2016 Follow @dannywong1190June 8, 2016 While LinkedIn may not have quite as large of a user base as its social cousins Facebook and Twitter, it continues to grow in popularity around the world and boasts a highly-engaged core of power users. As B2B sales opportunities increase exponentially on the platform, … Continue reading 8 Important Steps To Engage Prospects And Close Sales On LinkedIn
by Danielle Foley June 6, 2016 Follow @FoleyMarketingJune 6, 2016 I recently completed a market research report on behalf of a client to determine the trends, usage and effectiveness of videos implemented as part of a marketing strategy employed by small businesses. Through my research, it became evident that video is an ideal medium for … Continue reading Why is it Important for Small Businesses to Create a Branded Video? A Market Research Report (part 1 of 3 part series)
by Mark Courtney June 5, 2016June 5, 2016 As individuals, many of us prefer to focus our energy on one task at a time. It’s a good impulse: Given all of the distractions we face, accomplishing one to-do at a time makes it easier to ensure we actually finish what we start. In the nonprofit … Continue reading Why ‘Cost Analysis’ is the Most Important Area of Improvement for Nonprofits
by Bryan Rusche May 20, 2016 Follow @BryanRuscheMay 20, 2016 Fluent thinking is easy thinking. Disfluent thinking is thinking you have to work a little harder to make sense of or understand. What does this have to do with employee idea programs? Quite a lot, actually. It can have a big impact on the quality … Continue reading Why Disfluent Thinking is Important for Idea Management Programs
