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3 Trade Show Networking Tips for Success

Networking is the single most powerful tool you can use at a trade show. You cannot afford to not have your whole staff networking at all times at the trade show. Spend some time before the show perfecting the finer points of your product or service you are providing.

Networking at trade shows

Make sure that these come off as conversational and not too pushy. Any connection you make at the trade show could be a potential sale now or down the road. If you are personable and likable, even if they don’t purchase from you, they may recommend your services to friends and colleagues.…

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5 Tips For Successfully Navigating Your Online Business

Building a successful online business doesn’t happen overnight. You may be riddled with good intentions, but it takes much more than that to find your way as an entrepreneur. Mastering the art of running an online business means you’ll need to know how to play the game of the web.

Managing online business

Don’t wait until your business falls on hard times to get educated. Take a few moments now to check out a few tips that will help you successfully navigate the road to a successful online business.

1. Optimize all of your web assets

Your web assets are the whole of all the digital content your business disburses online.…

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Need Tech to Boost Your Restaurant? Use Employee Scheduling Software

Breaking into the restaurant industry is notoriously difficult. The dire statistic everybody knows is that one of every two new restaurants close after only being open for a year or two. Of those that survive past this point, their financial situation is often still precarious.

Restaurateur using employee scheduling app

In the last few years, many restaurants across North America have taken advantage of new software that has empowered them with various tools which give their budget a boost. Read on to see how employee scheduling software can give your restaurant a major advantage.

Perfect Schedules, Quickly

Employee scheduling software’s primary function is to create responsive, flexible schedules in up to 80% less time than it would otherwise take.…

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10 Tools a Small Business Needs for Streamlined Communication

If you own a small business, then you know how important communication is – yet how overwhelming it can seem at times. That said, you need tools that can help you in streamlining your business communication.

Using tools for streamlined communications

Without further adieu, in this article, we’ll outline ten communication tools that can help you in handling inquiries from customers and even how your team works together.

1. Social Media Platforms

Through social media pages on platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter, you can effectively connect your business with prospects and existing customers. Thanks to built-in messaging, people can easily message you anytime, and it’s essential to be sure that you are replying quickly.…

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7 Tips For Organizing The Perfect Business Launch

First impressions last longest. This saying also applies in business and that is why there is always a lot of stress attached to business launches. Corporate events are usually the most tedious as you cannot just play simple fun events. Do not fret yet. We would walk you through seven tips for organizing the perfect business launch.

Fun business launch event

1. Get your plan on paper

The first step is to get a pen on paper or if you prefer, type on your computer. It is time to start planning. You should know how many people you want at your event, the place you want to use, the goals you want to achieve, and how you want your event to look.…

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Why Dash Cams Are So Important (Infographic)

As you already know, life can bring many unexpected events. You never know when something odd or unbelievable is going to happen. Using your smartphone to capture evidence can help but this can be tough when you’re driving an automobile. Instead, you should think about buying a dash cam.

Dash cams in a car

photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

The dash cam benefits are immense, especially for your business fleet. With a good dash cam, you can guarantee that you’ll be able to record footage of unexpected incidents.

For instance, you can record car accidents, meteors, and strange weather events. This footage could prove to be very beneficial to you in the future.…

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How to Manage a Company Trip or Organize a Client Conference

It may feel like you’re herding cats sometimes, but managing a company trip or organizing a client conference doesn’t need to be as difficult, or stressful. In fact, it can be pretty fun and rewarding. From big conference and expo to small company trip to attend an event, the planning and management doesn’t change all that much. The grandiose nature does.

Managing upcoming company trip

If you’re planning a company trip or organizing a client conference for the first time, we compiled a quick roadmap. Even if you’ve had a few small events under your belt, you may find some value. So without further ado, let’s dive in.…

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Top 5 Successful Ways to Expand Your Small Business

Starting a business is a significant achievement, but scaling one is a huge challenge. Small enterprises are critical to the development of global economies The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) confirms that small businesses create income and employment, they react to new or narrow demands and they strengthen social inclusion rates.

Small business owners discussing expansion

According to the National Business Confidence Index for 2019, about 84% of surveyed business owners confirmed their plans to grow the business in 2019. However, 30% reported they don’t expect the economic climate help their development, while 60% are focusing on boosting sales, expanding their customer base and volume.…

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4 Benefits of Switching to an Online Inventory Management System

There are several reasons why more and more people are turning to online platforms to shop. For one, they have a wider range of products to choose from, which may even include items that are only available overseas. The price points are also quite competitive and various payment options can lead to even more savings for the customer.

Using online inventory management system

But perhaps the most compelling reason for most people to buy online is convenience and speed. In fact, customers expect businesses to do everything they can to deliver the products on as quickly as possible, especially if the online store makes the delivery earlier than the promised date.…

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5 Benefits to Working with Real Estate Agents

Not working with a real estate agent can be tempting. You might do some reading and decide that you know enough about it to just do it on your own. Plus, you won’t have to worry about losing money on a realtor’s commission if you do the work yourself. This seems like a good idea, but this isn’t something you want to handle alone.

Real estate agent on the phone

Many people go wrong when they try to buy or sell a home without a real estate agent. There are plenty of things in life you know that you aren’t qualified to do, so you hire a professional.…

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