Business Ideas

Video App Fills Big Need For Small Business

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:55:10 -0500

Looking for business ideas? The best businesses to start are those that fill an existing need. And that's exactly what ViewBix, a video tool that adds interactivity to videos has done. Here's how it helps small businesses.

Find Ideas for Starting a Business

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:12:48 -0500

Looking for business ideas? Here are some resources to help you brainstorm what kind of business to start.

What Should You Sell?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:26:09 -0500

Are you thinking about launching a new business? Do you have some new product or service you want to sell? Are you pretty sure the product or service will be a big hit if you can get enough money to get started, or get the time and resources together to add it to your existing offerings?

Money Sources for Business

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:09:02 -0500

Want to start a business but don't have the money for all your startup expenses? Here are some ideas for where you can find capital to get your business off the ground.

Website Layout Tip

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:16:33 -0500

What do people see when they reach your website? Chances are, it isn't what you think they're seeing. What they're missing can cause you to lose sales, leads, or advertising revenue.

Branding Your Business

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:49:41 -0500

How much does it cost to create and promote a brand image for your business? The answer depends partly on who you are and what you sell. Big corporations introducing new products can spend millions of dollars a month. Clever small businesses, however, have learned to create and promote their brands effectively for next to nothing. Here's one of my all-time favorite examples.

A Different Twist On Round Robin Introductions

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:56:52 -0500

Here's a neat way you can make introductions more interesting and fun at networking events.

Get to know your local and industry resources

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:50:09 -0500

The single most important thing you can do before you apply for a business loan is to get to know the local resources available to help you. Here's why.

Save Time with Templates

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:45:05 -0500

Formatting documents so they look attractive and professional can be time-consuming. You have to choose appropriate typefaces for headlines, the body of the text and other elements and figure out how to position those elements in the location on the page where you want them. Sometimes, though, you can save yourself hours of time by using a template that has been created by someone else. Find out how to locate and edit those templates here.

Get More Mileage from Routine Business Mailings

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:59:05 -0500

Are you maximizing your marketing opportunities with each item you mail or deliver to your customers? Here's how you can effortlessly increase sales without spending money for a second mailing.

Twitter Offers a Guide for Business Users

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:45:41 -0500

Do you think Twitter is a purely social networking media – with little use for small businesses? If so, you'd better think again. Businesses (both small and big businesses) have found ways to use the micro blogging service to gain visibility and boost sales. In fact, there are so many business users that Twitter has added a new link on its bottom menu that leads to a guide for using Twitter in business.

Fiscal Year Selling Secret

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:03:09 -0500

If you sell to big businesses or government agencies, there's a bit of information you might not think to research, but should know. It's when the fiscal year ends for each of your major clients and prospects. The reason: As the end of the fiscal year nears, the buy/no buy decision may hinge on whether or not the prospect has money left in their budget.

Beware of Fraud

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:16:33 -0500

One of drawbacks of selling on the Internet is the high incidence of credit card fraud. When you accept transactions over the Internet you have no card to swipe, no photo ID to look at and few other clues as to whether the person presenting a credit card number is the owner of that credit card or authorized to use it.

Marketing a Name Change

Tue, 19 May 2009 13:30:32 -0500

How can you build a buzz around your brand to grow your business if the brand name isn't easy to remember and doesn't set you apart in any way from your competitors? One solution – and one that takes courage when you've been in business for a number of years – is to change the name of your company.

What's a Referral Really Worth?

Wed, 13 May 2009 09:01:10 -0500

Business owners often look on networking as purely a marketing activity. After all, getting out into the community or taking part in industry events helps build name recognition, and contacts that can lead to new business. But there's another side of networking, too. It can be a way to locate resources to help your business grow.