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In today’s digital era, mobile apps have achieved the status of sheer necessity and it is far more than just a fancy thing present on your smartphone. This has been demonstrated effectively by statistics that claim that there are over 150,000 app developers and they have been collectively responsible for generating 800,000 mobile apps. Mobile apps are certainly not limited exclusively to big brands and giant tech companies. Moreover, they have the potential to be relevant to practically all types of businesses right from auto-body shops to pizzerias. You may not be having a mobile app but your business competitor must be having it that is primarily the reason why you must think about adopting a robust mobile strategy along with a high-quality and branded mobile app. Mobile coupons, loya...

When it comes to advertising for small businesses, they have a few unique challenges before them. Sure, they need to appeal to new customers and build customer loyalty, but often budget is a very big concern. A small business just doesn’t have the kind of available cash to spend on marketing and advertising that a large corporation has. What this means is that small businesses need to be very precise and targeted in their advertising approach, making sure they get the most value for their money. This brings us to location-based advertising, which isn’t a new concept but is one that your business may not be taking full advantage of. If you haven’t yet entertained the idea of location-based advertising, here are a number of reasons why it’s worth looking into. What is Location-Based ...

The company car is a vehicle paid for by an organization for an employee to conduct business on its behalf. Sometimes the employee is permitted to use the vehicle for personal purposes. The company car may be furnished as a benefit of the position or because the job requires excessive travel.  There are advantages and disadvantages to company cars from the business owner’s and employee’s perspective. Understanding the pros and cons of offering a company car will better ensure informed decision-making on the subject. Cons for the business owner The purchase of a company vehicle is a costly up-front investment for a business owner. Attending to the taxes associated with a company vehicle can be complex and expensive in the end. Smaller businesses may have limited purchase ...

Ah! The life of an e-business professional looking so desperately to scale up! You’ve got no doubt that your product is the best thing to hit your industry; if only people could see it as you do! And as we all know too well, how you present your product is one of the most essential factors of winning in business. You’ve got to present your product in a jaw-dropping manner. Case closed. And when all is said and done, you want your audience to be so inspired, they click on the ‘purchase’ icon on your screen and get that dream product from your e-commerce store. The sheer magic of this all is quite enthralling! It is the ultimate experience, which leaves you grinning in deep satisfaction. Here are 3 innovative ways of presenting your product to boost your e-business: Using Yo...

Do you think Lebron could win a championship on his own? Could Brady? Of course not. It takes a team. The same goes for your business. Although some leaders try to run a business single-handedly, most fail spectacularly. What you need to do is hire quality candidates. But how do you find them? Read on to find some simple steps you can take to find high-quality employees for your business.  Create an Ideal Candidate Checklist  Before you even list a job, you have to know where help is most needed. What is the weak point in your business? What role could take the most work out of your hands or increase efficiency and output? Once you figure out the nature of the part, create a checklist of what the ideal candidate would look like. To determine this, split the list into two tiers: ...

Once your business is up and running, you will need to increase your brand awareness and reach out to a broader audience to enhance your revenue stream. The only way to achieve these two things is to intensify your marketing campaigns. Primefunnel digital marketing firm can help increase your revenue through state of the art digital marketing strategies. There are many steps to marketing your small business, including conducting market research, profiling your target market; identifying your unique selling proposition and nurturing your loyal customers. You can also outsource a marketing agency to help you with building your brand. These tips can help your business increase its annual sales ten-fold in just one year. Here are the five steps to marketing your small business...

It is an increasingly digital world and customers are becoming increasingly demanding. At the same time, many businesses are finding it difficult to remain competitive in this rapidly changing environment. If you want to increase sales, as you should, you need to use technology to assist you at every stage of the sales funnel. It doesn’t matter whether your biggest concern is lead generation or customer retention; there is a digital tool or strategy that can help you. Your specific needs may vary depending on the industry you’re in or whether you operate in the B2B or B2B market. However, these are some solutions you may want to consider. Become Punchout-Enabled If you are a B2B operation, you have no doubt heard of Punchout Catalogs. A prospective customer may have told you they onl...

Even though customer acquisition is important to the growth of a business, it's retention that drives revenue. Plus, it costs far too less to keep a customer than to acquire a new one. One of the key factors affecting customer retention is the service your business offers. A single interaction can leave a lasting impression on how a customer perceives your business. And, with technological advancements and a wide variety of choices in the marketplace, selecting or dismissing brands has become quite effortless. Customer service is vital to retention in today's competitive business environment, here's why: Customer Service Represents Your Brand Your customer service team is your company's connection with your customers. The team has a responsibility of representing your brand to custom...

There is nothing called 'accidental success' in marketing campaigns. Each campaign requires time, investment, and most prominently - planning. But sadly sometimes businesspeople take a disorganized approach, by putting together different strategies, and then they expect it to be the best approach. While each strategy is unique, the characteristics and the ingredients of all is majorly the same. In this article, we have outlined the six critical components of successful business promotional items that are sure to make your campaign a success. Key ingredients of a successful promotional campaign Define your audience Your audience plays a crucial role in any marketing campaign. The better you know them, the better you can design your campaign, and achieve the most desirable target....

For many individuals, it is a dream to work for themselves by creating their own business. But, at the same time, starting a business requires a lot of time, energy, money, and most importantly, an idea of the business you want to create.  Many people who embark on an entrepreneurial journey still choose to work at their regular 9-5 and manage their own business on the side. If you are looking for a second source of income, investing in a semi-absentee franchise model can be a great business opportunity. This type of franchise enables you to run a business without having to commit to full-time obligations, which means you can have the franchise as a side gig in addition to your full-time job. A flexible franchise option will allow you to continue with your 9-5, while also running a f...

Background checks are not restricted to just employees or for finding out possible criminal history. Background checks can be carried out on businesses or companies too. You can find out their history, legal history, or current credit status. All this information is available for you to access if you know just where to search for them and this can be easy as you can take an online Background or DBS check. Just like private individuals, companies also accumulate a history. From their legal history, lawsuits, advertising history, consumer, or business disputes, there is a truth finder that can help you find out whatever information on any business and that truth finder is a background check. Before conducting any business with any company or even if you want to accept an employment...

Working as a contractor is the choice of a lot of people who want to take control of their working hours and the amount of work they do. Skilled individuals often take the opportunity to be self-employed by starting their own small businesses and then expanding it by taking more employees on. Regardless if you have just started your business or you have already established yourself in your local area, you are already familiar that having everything go smoothly is a challenging thing to do. Luckily, there are some things you can do to make your life easier. Plan Your Day Effectively Overpromising is something where a lot of contractors go wrong. Booking too many jobs for one day can be difficult to pull off and while your initial thought is clearly that the more jobs you take on, the m...

Many people dream of working from home and having more freedom in how and when they work. If you work from home, you probably have your place where you normally sit down and work. But no matter where you work, you want to optimize and improve your workplace surroundings and the way you work so you can remain focused on your work and become more productive. This goes for both your physical environment and home office, but also your mindset, and the way you set up your work strategy. In this article, we will share five ways to become more productive when working from home, both psychologically/mindset wise and physically. 1.Have a clear time when you are going to work No matter where you are working, it is great to have a clear plan of when you are going to work. By having a clear pl...

When it comes to being the top HVAC marketing company in the nation, you need to know just what makes an HVAC marketing firm the best. Whether you’re a plumber, general contractor, electrician, roofer, or an HVAC company, you need to know that you can have a very good website and build a persona online, and in a mobile-friendly fashion, as well as get the SEO your company needs in order to succeed above your competitors. Not only that, you’ll get the best of a company that’s willing to go more than the extra mile (or even more than the extra 100 miles) in order to get your needs met properly. What Else Makes seelutions the Best? What makes seelutions the best is that you see your solutions, and they’ll map it out for you. They have a ton of various writings and research available for...

We all know the story. You’ve fulfilled your end of the bargain and rendered a service according to the terms and are now waiting to be paid. The agreed-upon day comes but you aren’t remunerated. The client asks for an extension citing cashflow issues and you begrudgingly grant one. Unfortunately, the days turn into weeks and the weeks into months. The customer is now out of reach and you are left holding the bag.  Before considering professional commercial debt collections services you wonder how you could have protected yourself from such a client. Here are eight steps to consider. #1 Background Checks Screening your customers in advance is always a good idea. The internet is a wealth of information and you’ll be surprised by how informative a quick query on a search engine can ...