The Small Business Blog
MAY 21, 2012
Top 5 Tips posts from the SME Blog are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Make sure that your email Inbox is totally clear of anything urgent and that you have replied to everything important.
Customers Rock!
MAY 28, 2012
Social Media CRM, or Social CRM, is getting a lot of air time these days. But where does it fit? Today’s post is by Laurie Shook. Laurie is a technology marketer creating solutions that help people communicate and collaborate more effectively. When not blogging, on Twitter, or on Facebook, she is marketing WikiThreads , her small business featuring Dallas t-shirts and logo embroidery.
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Small Business Labs
MAY 15, 2012
Although the overall labor market continues to improve, there isn't a lot of good job news for young Americans. The Economic Policy Institute's The Class of 2012 lays out how the job situation is for those 25 and younger. The key data is the current unemployment rate for workers under the age of 25 is 16.4%. A couple of other data points of interest are: For high school grads under 25 the unemployment rate is 31%.
Virtual Moxie
MAY 7, 2012
When I stop to think about it, I find it pretty darn amazing that any of us are adults--alive and reading this. With all the disease, and crime, and war, and famine, and poverty, and political mess that surround us, not to mention the crazy world economy, it seems far more likely to me that every one of us would have been killed off or died of stupidity as a matter of course before the age of 40.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Office Organization Success
MAY 26, 2012
So, your brand-new product or program is all ready to go. You’ve done all the hard work in creating it and getting it ready to sell on your website; the one job that remains to be done is to actually get it out there so your clients can purchase it … you need a Sales System! This is where it’s handy to have a checklist so that you can make sure to cover all the important elements for facilitating a successful sale.
Stephanie LH Calahan
MAY 16, 2012
Live conferences are a fantastic way to gain actionable knowledge for your business, rekindle former relationships and make new relationships. They also represent a significant investment in time and money. Yet, many people don't take advantage of the investment like they could. Today I'm going to share my secret tips for how you can triple your results from attending live conferences and events.
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Customers Rock!
MAY 4, 2012
I want to eat there! As many of you know, I have been doing quite a bit of traveling lately, speaking about my book and sharing the Customers Rock! message all over the world – most recently in Bogota, Colombia! As most travelers are aware, the customer experience is especially important when you are away from home; it becomes something we are truly living.
Eat Your Career
MAY 7, 2012
It’s no secret that times are tough. The economic outlook seems to change by the minute and the only thing certain is that things are still uncertain. That’s why I thought this recent question from my free coaching call was worthwhile sharing with others. No matter what your situation, you just never know what the future holds, so hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
Office Dynamics
MAY 20, 2012
If you feel you are on the verge of stressing too much because of your job or even home life, take a step back. You might be burning out. Before it becomes full-blown, take these steps: Find time to play. Even if it means forcing yourself. People on the verge of burnout usually are spending less time with family and friends. They have trouble getting away from the workplace.
Eco-Office Gals
MAY 31, 2012
Few things can galvanize a neighborhood quite like trash. It’s a classic community problem—everyone creates lots of garbage on a daily basis, but no one wants a trash dump next to their neighborhood, or anywhere near them for that matter. Just open up the possibility of a landfill in the area and watch how quickly people join together in common cause to oppose it.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Job Advice Blog
MAY 25, 2012
Many people don’t realize how different from the job search of today is from the job search of not even too many years ago. Many others find it difficult to learn about today’s different kind of search and therefore shove the issue to their back burner, planning to deal with it later—if they do at [.].
The Small Business Blog
MAY 1, 2012
Have you tried to find yourself lately? Now, that’s not meant to be soul-searching philosophical question. What I mean by the question is, have you considered what your customers are really looking for recently? How would they describe what they are looking for?
Customers Rock!
MAY 10, 2012
I recently attended the 2012 Lithium Network Conference (LiNC for short) in San Francisco to hear about the latest and greatest from Lithium Technologies as well as from thought leaders such as Brian Solis , photo left, who shared about Digital Darwinism from his new book The End of Business as Usual. Lithium’s software powers the social customer experience, including online branded communities, for over 300 brands including AT&T, Best Buy, Sephora, Skype, and most recently added Nestl
Virtual Moxie
MAY 7, 2012
Yesterday's Moxie Tip sent a flurry of email to my Inbox. Here's more on the topic. When you wake up in the morning and head into your office (or whatever space you’re working from), what attitude do you take with you? Are you clear about who you are, what you do, and that you create wonderful value for your clients? Or are you unclear, unsure, and afraid that you’re a fraud dressed in sweats and bunny slippers?
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Office Organization Success
MAY 4, 2012
Having a clear client intake system in place makes it really easy to bring new clients on board. So, next time you’re having a conversation with a potential client (whether that’s in-person, over the phone, or via email) and they express an interest in working with you, you can say, “Great! The next step is to …” and tell them what happens next.
Eco-Office Gals
MAY 8, 2012
You have decided to make a big work decision and go green. That means you have taken the time to turn your office into an office that tries it’s hardest not to harm the earth. You know it’s a great decision but you may have a hard time convincing your employees otherwise. You may run into employee’s that find it a hassle, simply because they don’t understand.
Productivity Bits
MAY 11, 2012
I often get questions about how to get started with GTD. If you never heard of GTD before, Google the phrase “Getting Things Done by David Allen” Go ahead, read about GTD and I’ll be here when you’re ready. While you performed that search, you probably saw links to articles on how to get started with GTD. Ok, I’m really late into the game.
The Small Business Blog
MAY 21, 2012
No selling required There is a better way of winning new customers than pushing you and your B2B offer at them. Customers love it because they’re buying rather than being sold to. You’ll like it because it feels better than selling and you’ll get more long term business from it.
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Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.
Job Advice Blog
MAY 6, 2012
Years ago, I had a large office in the Wall Street area with a personal secretary screening my phone calls, opening mail, taking dictation, and managing my calendar. Since then of course, the business world has changed. The next phase had executives sharing a pool of secretaries using floppy discs working on word processors. That [.].
Office Dynamics
MAY 25, 2012
I finally took time to attend my big industry annual conference related to training. It is called the ASTD conference and was held in Denver in early May. I had not been able to attend this event for several years due to Dave’s (my husband) battle with pancreatic cancer. I had remembered it was a large event – 8,000 – 10,000 attendees, more than 290 sessions, and more than 700 exhibitors.
Small Business Labs
MAY 1, 2012
Small Town Rules - How Big Brands and Small Businesses Can Prosper in a Connected Community argues that a combination of social, economic, demographic and technology shifts have resulted in business in general looking more and more like business in a small town. The authors are two highly respected small business experts, Becky McCrae and Barry Moltz. Becky is the author of Small Biz Survival , a well known blog on rural and small town business and Barry is an author, speaker and consult
Eco-Office Gals
MAY 11, 2012
The new eco-centric business model isn’t a fad to be canceled out by the next trend. While the environmental implications of the green business are obvious, the fact that going green can actually save your small business serious money may not be as well known. By turning your business green you may not only save some money, but you will also potentially boost your employee’s productivity, streamline your business model, improve office design, and reduce IT costs – which will only aid you
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Virtual Moxie
MAY 24, 2012
I'm beyond grateful to all of you who took time out of your days to weigh in on the survey about the frequency of the Moxie Tips. Thank you. ?. It's clear (67% to 37%) that you love getting the tips four times each week, and one longer Moxie post--just the way I've been serving it up. So that's what I'll continue to do! For those of you who wanted fewer tips, I hope this decision won't be a huge disappointment!
The Small Business Blog
MAY 14, 2012
Top 5 Tips posts from the SME Blog are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Using a credit card is actually a sensible thing for a business to do, provided they are going to be paying it off in full each month.
Office Organization Success
MAY 17, 2012
The 4th Annual Done4You Giveaway of the Century is on fire! If you haven’t gone over there yet to see all the business and marketing services that are being given away…well, it’s time to do. so now! More than 50 contributors (including me!) have joined together to give away more than $1,000,000 in ACTUAL business services and other done-for-you products.
Office Dynamics
MAY 31, 2012
Has it been another week of adventure? A lot can happen between Monday and Friday, can't it? I’d like to focus today on Turning Failure into Success. Failure is a dirty word in the corporate world. And our success-oriented society often makes it difficult for those who fail to adjust. This negative attitude often forces people to take job-related failures personally, even if they had little to do with the actual events.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Small Business Labs
MAY 22, 2012
The PhD Now Comes with Food Stamps is an interesting article on the struggles of adjunct university faculty. Adjuncts are freelance faculty who are paid per course taught. According to the article, the average adjunct is paid $2500 per course taught, but it can be as low as $600. As freelancers they don't have job security or, in most cases, benefits. This is very different deal than what tenured professors get. Tenure is granted after a 5-7 year process a
Productivity Bits
MAY 4, 2012
I know Google Page Rank is no longer a true barometer of how your blog is “performing” in the blogsphere. Google have said themselves that we should not use Page Rank to measure our blog’s performance. Very true. There is nothing else I can use to check metrics aside from hits and pageviews. Nonetheless, I look at Page Rank as a way to check how my SEO efforts are affecting my blog technically.
Virtual Moxie
MAY 28, 2012
At the end of last week, D and I were watching TV and during a commercial break, I went to my office to get my iPad. As I picked it up, I noticed a running water noise. Stepping back out into our hallway, it only took a second to realize it was coming from our Master bath and, having taken two steps into our bedroom and encountering soggy carpet, another nanosecond to realize something was seriously amiss.
The Small Business Blog
MAY 4, 2012
At 5 feet 3 inches, or 1.60 metres if you work in metric, I should be used to feeling small so why then over the last 20 plus years of running my own businesses have I often felt like an inhabitant of Lilliput Land that has just seen Gulliver walk around the corner?
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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