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Exploring the World of Online Payments

In this day and age, if you’re going to sell anything online, you have to accept online payments. From online payment services to tried and true credit cards, you have options that are tools to help your small business grow.
You ask: is it really necessary? Why can’t customers just call me? In a recent […]

Mapping Your Mind: Tools for Creativity

Most would agree that software tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word have all helped us become more organized. We can make lists, communicate ideas, calculate figures and portray concepts with all kinds of representation.
But there’s software that does more than just help you with the organizational and communication aspects of your business. What […]

Four Tips for Managing Technical Projects

Perhaps you’ve decided to re-do your web site. Or maybe you are looking to install a time tracking software for your business. Whatever the case, you’ll likely need someone with technical expertise to help you out if you don’t really understand all of the technical ins and outs.
When managing or overseeing technical projects, it’s critical […]

SFA: Putting Power into Your Sales Efforts

Your business is up and running and everything is going smoothly. You’re making good money, and doing what you’ve always wanted to do.
But it doesn’t stop there. For businesses small and large, stimulating your sales efforts is a critical and ongoing process. Whether you are a sole proprietor or you have a team specifically […]





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    Prepaid Legal Services

    Surely, you’ve heard the term “prepaid legal services,” but do you know what they are? To help, we’ve not only provided a definition, but also some pros and cons for using these types of services for your small business.
    Pre-paid legal services refers to individual or group employee benefit legal plans in which members pay […]

    What’s In A Business Address

    While perhaps not a massive decision, selecting your business address is nevertheless critical to consider.
    Of course, when running a business out of your home you’re going to have to put an address at the top of your letterhead. Other than using your home address - which has the potential of having clients show […]

    The Power of a Great Checklist

    It’s no secret: the checklist is the stereotypical secret passion of many “type A” personalities. These individuals are usually the ones you see wandering around the office supplies store looking for the next best organizational gadgets.
    Yet, checklists are frequently underrated. Many business owners think they have their job “down.” But no matter how well […]

    Can We Do Lunch?

    With the inevitable blur between work and personal life, many business owners often work straight through lunch. They come in an 8 a.m. and plow through until the late night. The best case scenario is that some find a way to eat lunch at their desks, yet even then, there is no separation of […]

    Make the Most of Your Marketing: Google’s Website Optimizer

    If there’s one thing a professional marketer will tell you, it is test, test, test. One great tool—for testing both online and offline marketing efforts—is Google’s Website Optimizer. Website Optimizer helps you find out which web page headlines, images, and layouts convert the most visitors. Not only is it a great tool to […]