Tag Archives: Setting

5 Efficiency Tips for Setting Up Your Small Business for Success

Kimberly Zhang July 14, 2020 Companies across the board are experiencing unprecedented levels of uncertainty. According to a survey from online payroll company OnPay, only 12% of businesses report that things are “normal” for them right now. When the future is uncertain and margins are tight, efficiency is more important than ever. To ensure a … Continue reading 5 Efficiency Tips for Setting Up Your Small Business for Success →

May e-commerce exceeds holiday 2019, setting up the battle of the marketplaces

eCommerce Marketing

Walmart brought in more online revenue than eBay in May for the fist time. Greg Sterling on June 15, 2020 Despite the reopening of physical retail stores, double-digit commerce gains appear permanent. Adobe’s latest Digital Economy Index report, reflecting online buying in April and May, found digital shopping activity exceeded holiday 2019 by 7%, and … Continue reading May e-commerce exceeds holiday 2019, setting up the battle of the marketplaces →

Setting Expectations? Make the Conversation Two-Way

Communication Skills

Robert Logemann — May 5, 2020 If a team member falls short or doesn’t complete their work on time, who is at fault? The immediate, even obvious, answer is the underperforming employee. If they were told what to do and by when, they are responsible for executing their assigned tasks — and are at fault … Continue reading Setting Expectations? Make the Conversation Two-Way →

Top 9 Mistakes Clients Make Setting Up a New Website, and How to Fix Them

Website Development Guidelines

David Leonhardt — April 1, 2020 As a small business owner, perhaps even a solo business owner, there are some website mistakes you should not have to worry about. You’ll hire a website designer, who shouldn’t make technical mistakes about SEO, security or user experience. But there are mistakes that you still might make. Some … Continue reading Top 9 Mistakes Clients Make Setting Up a New Website, and How to Fix Them →

Setting Leadership Development Goals for the New Year

Leadership Skills

Darleen DeRosa — January 16, 2020 As the new year gets underway, many organizations are reassessing their leadership development goals. Of course, they’re not the only ones thinking about building better leaders. High-potential employees are busy putting a great deal of thought into their professional future and assessing the development resources available to them. In … Continue reading Setting Leadership Development Goals for the New Year →

Setting Smart Objectives in Channel Partner Incentive Programs

Loyalty Programs

Vince Chiofolo — October 7, 2019 A sales incentive program – like every business initiative – is an orchestra of strategy, creativity, and process, all harmonizing together to align a system with an overall set of goals. Usually, in channel sales programs, these goals are fairly clear cut. Chiefly: make more indirect sales. To get … Continue reading Setting Smart Objectives in Channel Partner Incentive Programs →

Are you setting reasonable goals for your business?

Goals Settings

Here’s how to set effective growth goals – the kind that will make it easy to plan out and execute an effective marketing strategy. Jacob Baadsgaard on October 2, 2019 When it comes to marketing, most people aren’t in it for the planning sessions. While a few special people love planning things out, most of … Continue reading Are you setting reasonable goals for your business? →

Setting Up Your Business to Receive Payments (What You Need to Know)

Business Improvement

Choncé Maddox — July 1, 2019 — July 1, 2019 When you go into business for yourself, there are so many things to consider and set up. You need to get a website, outline your services, create products, determine how you’ll deliver goods, etc. The one obvious thing that’s easy to forget is figuring out … Continue reading Setting Up Your Business to Receive Payments (What You Need to Know) →

Tactics for Setting Successful Website Goals for YOUR Business

Website Special Guidelines

Sarah Kelley — May 29, 2019 — May 29, 2019 Did You Know: Your Business Goals Should Be the Backbone of Your Website Whether you’re just starting a business or have been at it for years, highlighting your key business goals on your website is a huge priority. How do I effectively do that, you … Continue reading Tactics for Setting Successful Website Goals for YOUR Business →

6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Setting Up Your E-Commerce Triggered Emails

eCommerce eMail Marketing

Katie Sweet — May 17, 2019 Follow @misskatiehrdy — May 17, 2019 I recently received an email from a retailer that I thought was really bizarre. The email asked me if a particular backpack was “still on my mind.” The problem is that I had already purchased that exact backpack. From that very same retailer. … Continue reading 6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Setting Up Your E-Commerce Triggered Emails →