Tag Archives: Steps

4 Steps to Build a Recession-Ready Business

Mark Edwards — February 5, 2020 There is a natural tendency for all of us to postpone action until it’s absolutely necessary, which makes our action a reaction. In business, if you’re standing still and waiting for the next shoe to drop, you have already lost. Considering the recent threats of trade wars, heightened geopolitical … Continue reading 4 Steps to Build a Recession-Ready Business →

5 Key Steps for SMBs Considering Expanding Overseas

Small Business Challenges

Andrej Kovacevic — February 4, 2020 Photo: contrastwerkstatt / Adobe Stock For small businesses, the internet now makes it possible to expand into new territories and markets with ease. That’s because online commerce is borderless. That doesn’t mean, however, that there’s nothing you need to know when expanding your small business into a foreign market. … Continue reading 5 Key Steps for SMBs Considering Expanding Overseas →

10 Steps for Strategic Planning to Defend Your Future

Business Planning

Gleb Tsipursky — February 3, 2020 Did you know that the typical five-year strategic planning forecasts perform about as well as dart-throwing chimpanzees? Cognitive science and behavioral economics scholars have conducted research on people who are the most skilled forecasters among us. Apparently, they perform no better than chance on economic predictions more than three … Continue reading 10 Steps for Strategic Planning to Defend Your Future →

The Road to Deploying a Call Center System Doesn’t Have to be Bumpy: 4 Essential Steps Toward a Smoother Transition with New Tech

Customer Relationship Managemnet

Laura Krajewski — January 31, 2020 Business is all about competition. Today, the big player in that competition is customer experience. A survey by Harris Interactive found that a quarter of U.S. adults don’t feel loyalty toward any type of brand. And, 56% of those surveyed said they’d be at least somewhat likely to switch … Continue reading The Road to Deploying a Call Center System Doesn’t Have to be Bumpy: 4 Essential Steps Toward a Smoother Transition with New Tech →

Data Cleaning Steps for Small Businesses

Small Business Challenges

Dan Moyle — January 30, 2020 From family farms to local merchants, from mechanics to plumbers, over the years and across the country, small businesses fuel the American economy. Your small business is a difference maker. While small businesses make a huge impact when put together, individually they’re often operating on small budgets. Which means … Continue reading Data Cleaning Steps for Small Businesses →

Big Plans, Small Steps

Business Planning

Michael J. Katz — January 28, 2020 “He who is outside his door has the hardest part of his journey behind him.”– Dutch Proverb There are many things I like about our refrigerator. I like that the freezer is on the bottom. I like that there are half a dozen little lights (rather than just … Continue reading Big Plans, Small Steps →

4 Steps to Creating a Killer Online Strategy

Strategy

Lanre Onibalusi — January 27, 2020 In this technological age, it’s more important now than ever that your business has an exceptional digital strategy to stay ahead of your competitors. While some key components go into creating a killer online strategy, most companies struggle with executing their strategy. In fact, businesses have revealed slow strategy … Continue reading 4 Steps to Creating a Killer Online Strategy →

Starting a Digital Marketing Agency – First Steps to Take

Agency Business

Arsalan Sajid — January 26, 2020 “An intangible impulse of thought can be transmuted into its physical counterpart.” – Nepolean Hill. You might have read many blogs or books before landing on this article, but you’re still searching for a ‘simple reason’ to start your digital marketing agency. Guess what? You’re in the right place. … Continue reading Starting a Digital Marketing Agency – First Steps to Take →

5 Steps to Create Lead Nurturing Workflows That Drive Engagement

Lead Nurturing

Jeff Previte — January 16, 2020 Your leads are in your database for a reason – they trust you. They view you as a credible resource for helping them solve a specific problem they have. Congratulations! You nailed your lead generation strategy if you’re filling your CRM with awesome people who might buy from you. … Continue reading 5 Steps to Create Lead Nurturing Workflows That Drive Engagement →

6 Simple Steps to Build a Basic Website for Your Small Business

Website Speed Improvement

Brad Smith — January 4, 2020 Follow @bsmarketer Does creating a website feel like a daunting task? Are you putting off building a website for your business, non-profit, or portfolio because it just seems like too much work? If learning to code, sourcing photographs, and figuring out how to create forms sounds overwhelming, I’ve got … Continue reading 6 Simple Steps to Build a Basic Website for Your Small Business →