New live-streaming video app has captured the attention of early adopters; few businesses are using it yet. Martin Beck on March 13, 2015 The Internet loves shiny new toys. And at the moment the newest and shiniest has got to be Meerkat, which in only two weeks since launching has gone from obscure to nearly … Continue reading What On Earth Is Meerkat? And Why Should Brands Care?
Liz MurphyMarch 12, 2015 You know what stinks? Being on the receiving end of “the thrill of the chase.” There is nothing worse than someone being interested in you until they finally catch you; then they tire of you and move on to the next shiny object. (Okay, to be fair, taxes are pretty awful, … Continue reading Why Your Marketing Strategy Should Include a Client Retention Plan
Red AkrimMarch 12, 2015 The ka-ching of cash registers is music to retailers’ ears. In building a retail empire, however, there’s a lot more involved than simply ringing up sales – inventory management, customer relationships, the ability to accept various payment types, and a whole bevy of others. Thanks to the cloud computing technology for … Continue reading 5 Amazing POS Software Every Retailer Should Know About
WishpondMarch 11, 2015 (March 11, 2015) Facebook announced that it has at last decided to remove “memorialized and deactivated accounts” from Pages’ Like counts. This means that all Likes from disabled or inactive accounts will no longer count towards your Facebook fanbase. It also means that if any of your page fans have passed away … Continue reading Should You Worry About Facebook’s Update Decreasing Page Likes?
Katie MarcarioMarch 11, 2015 I have to say, out of all of the social media networks, Instagram is one of my top faves. Why? Because photos, filters, and fun. There are over 300 million monthly active users and 2.5 billion daily likes, so there’s that, too. BRANDING YOURSELF/YOUR COMPANY I think it’s important from a … Continue reading Why Your Company Should Have an Instagram Account
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!
James DebonoMarch 4, 2015 Do you have an online video marketing strategy? Answering “yes” because you uploaded a video to YouTube three years ago, or you invested in a corporate video of you in your 90s power suit, does not count. Having an online video marketing strategy means regularly producing online video content that your … Continue reading Online Video Marketing Strategy – Why Should You Have One?
Business.comMarch 2, 2015 It’s no secret that social media and content marketing is the most popular use of the Internet for both professional and personal uses. In fact, according to a study by Forbes, 93% of marketers use social media to reach out to their customers and leads. Clearly, social networking websites have proven to … Continue reading Why Every Business Should be Using Multiple Social Media Accounts
Michael KarpFebruary 28, 2015 Without persuasive power, your blog becomes a lonely set of web pages gathering dust. No comments. No shares. No subscriptions. No leads. With persuasive power, your blog becomes a formidable content marketing asset. It attracts ideal customers and clients at all stages of the buying process. It shuffles them into your … Continue reading Why Should I Blog To Build My Business?
Bill FaethFebruary 28, 2015 Measure Your Business’s Health With These Financial Ratios Large companies use defined financial ratios to analyze the health of the organization. There are dozens of established ratios that test a variety of financial domains, including the ability to pay debt, secure stockholder funding, and expand services. Not all ratios are used … Continue reading The 3 Ratios Every Small Business Owner Should Use
