Guest Article Going mobile can open a lot of doors for your business and if done correctly, can help guide customers to a path of purchase. In 2013, small businesses expected about 13% of their holiday sales to be through mobile commerce. That’s a major jump from the previous year. And small, local businesses have […]
How to Leverage a Mobile App to Build Your Business Brand
Abel James was a twenty something living in Austin, Texas when his life fell apart. His apartment building burnt down. He lost all of his belongings. On top of that, he was suffering from high blood pressure, thyroid problems and working in a soul-sapping job. He knew he couldn’t control much so he decided to […]
Using Cloud Technology for Your Small Business
Guest Article The question of whether to switch to cloud technology or to stick with old infrastructure is one that many small businesses are presently facing. The fact is that cloud technology offers a variety of features that will benefit the average small enterprise. Still, jumping into any new technology without looking closely at it […]
8 Ways to Boost Traffic to Your Small Business Website
When planning your small business marketing mix, your website is the most important element. Many people think it’s a brochure or business card, but in today’s marketplace the first thing people do when make a buying decision is search online. So your #1 job is to make sure that potential customers can find you on […]
How to Use Your Website to Make Money
Guest Article Although your loyal customers play a large role in letting others know your business exists, how do you reach out to your prospects? This can be difficult when you are not promoting your business’ website correctly. Not only should you make it a goal to get your name out there, but to also […]
How to Use Video Blogging to Generate Buzz for a Small Business
Guest Article In an effort to make the most out of their blogging sites, many small business owners and entrepreneurs are seeking ways to find a larger online audience. With YouTube being the second most visited site on the internet, video blogging has become a good option to consider to spice up a website. Blog […]
6 Steps to Keep Your WordPress Blog Safe and Secure
WordPress is a great platform to build a small business Web site, but you must stay on top of security measures. As some of you know, my blog was recently hacked by a bot looking for weakness in my WordPress and/or plugins. Hackers left thousands of spam comments with embedded links, all of my plugins […]
10 Free Apps for Business Travelers
Guest Article Do you travel frequently for your business? Do you want to stay equipped with instant hotel booking and air tickets? Will you like to organize your notes in seconds before your flight takes off? Do you want to translate your thoughts into a foreign language? Do you want to have actual conversions and […]
4 Social Media Apps You Might Want to Check Out For Your Small Business
LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook are the most popular social networking sites for small businesses. However, there are few new social media sites that have popped up that offer an opportunity to engage on another level with your niche target customer. Using these four different apps can also help you run your company more effectively. Here […]
8 Best Apps to Make Your Small Business More Productive
Guest Article Many days as a small business owner you might feel like a one-armed wallpaper hanger with a crazy person for a boss. But this might just be because you are not leveraging technology in your business. When twenty-four hours in a day, is just not enough, it’s time to see if there’s an […]