Archive for May, 2008

True Foundation

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

After reading our little tagline on this blog “the foundation of successful businesses”, it made me stop and think “What really are some foundations to successful businesses?” So that sent my mind into a spiral trying to come up with the best ones. One really came to mind:
It is imperative for a successful business that […]

A Business Must Have

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

In our ever-increasing electronic world, there are some precautions that need to be taken–especially if you want to be a successful business. The truth of the matter is, many businesses make the mistake of not backing up their data, including employee information, financial records, and other sensitive materials. Not only does this not abide by […]

Hire a Professional Photographer!

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Have you ever noticed many websites with an “About Us” or “Meet the Staff” section is accompanied by pictures of employees. Word to the wise: hire a professional photographer!! You will only be perceived as professional as you look - amateur looking photos will not bring in business. When we […]

Small Business Marketing

Monday, May 19th, 2008

We’ve mentioned the value of implementing custom on hold music before as a means of business marketing - it’s ideal because customers are already on the line, giving you the opportunity to pitch a product or service in a non-chalant, non-invasive forum.  But what are the other low-cost forms of marketing for your small business?

Podcasts […]

Risks are Everywhere

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Having your own business can be stressful and time consuming. Because of this, a lot of important and crucial things get left by the wayside. This is dangerous–especially if it involves federal regulations. Enterprise Risk Management is one of those things. There is so much risk involved with clients, employees, and even legal that it […]