Buying Business Insurance? Here’s What You Need to Know
Operating a business is a risky venture, as even some of the most seasoned entrepreneurs aren’t guaranteed success. There’s so much to account for when running a business of any size, such as winning over customers, keeping margins high and competing in a crowded field. Those are all things the business owner has some degree …
Knowing Your Worth (and Getting it) as a Young Professional
When searching for a job, most established professionals make it a point to provide potential employers with a resume that’s filled with hands-on skills, past accomplishments and industry accreditation. As a young professional who’s just entering the workforce, however, you may not have that luxury. In this case, it may take a little more effort …
8 Ways the Best Places to Work Are Nailing Culture
What sets your company apart from others in the same field? You probably have something up your sleeve about how you provide the best service or amazing contracts for your clients, but what makes you different for your employees? Your sole focus shouldn’t be on attracting new customers, after all. Making sure you’re set up …
5 Ways to Convey Quality to Your Customers
With so much competition for the same set of customers, savvy business people have to figure out how to cut through the noise to get customers’ attention.
Customers today are able to do a quick search on products and services to access consumer reports, ratings and opinions. In fact, seventy-five percent of B2B customers rely …
Secure Your Data Before It’s Too Late
Any data — or information — you produce in the digital space is considered a record. This includes social media data, emails, local and cloud-based files and much more.
Believe it or not, even the most mundane information can be used against you if it falls into the wrong hands. Your address, full name and …
9 Questions Entrepreneurs Should Ask Before Investing in Commercial Real Estate
Is commercial real estate (CRE) a good investment for entrepreneurs? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. While CRE can provide investors with better returns than residential properties (an average of six percent to 12 percent annually versus one percent to four percent in residential properties), they also require more of an initial cash outlay.
Entrepreneurs need to …
8 Tips for Designing a Conference Room That’ll Wow Clients
A meeting room can leave a strong impression on clients. It can either help them come up with fresh, creative ideas, or it can distract them with how uncomfortable and stuffy it is. If you want your clients to remember the former rather than the latter in your next meeting, here are ways to infuse …
Swag Success: How to Use Customized Products for Branding
Consumers love swag. Whether it’s merchandise from their favorite sports team, movie or video game, the promotional products sector is a multi-billion dollar market. After all, most of us cherish the act of receiving and displaying promotional products based on the franchises we love. The idea behind using swag to advertise and promote your business …
10 Tips for Planning a Successful Company Conference
Planning a company conference can boost your career and visibility. It can strengthen company sales and morale, depending on its purpose.
Conferences are complex, though, and can be tricky to plan. A compelling agenda and great speakers are a must. But so are food, comfortable seats and a myriad of elements behind the scenes. Think …
Go Digital in These 4 Areas to Improve Your Business Productivity
Almost every business conceivable has a digital presence today, from the cheap noodle shop next door to the massive upscale supermarket an hour’s drive away. But simply having a website isn’t going to cut it anymore.
Companies today increasingly use information technology to improve their productivity in a number of key sectors. Consider going digital …