Every piece of communication you have with a customer tells them a little something about you (or your business). That personality is your online persona, or brand persona. Believe it or not, a brand persona can impact whether a visitor clicks a button, fills out a form or makes a purchase.
Unless you've been living under a rock for the last year, you've probably heard the term "fake news." This scourge of the information age has been a part of the internet since the dial-up days, but it has received a major boost in public awareness since the recent American presidential election.
The Internet is overflowing with videos, and most of them aren't very good. The problem isn't necessarily with their production quality, but instead with the content. It seems like few businesses ask themselves "Who are these videos for and why would people watch them?"
Practically every visitor to a website arrives there via its home page. Yet, for many small sites, this page is often poorly thought out since it's not entirely clear what goes there. How can you create an effective home page design when you're not even sure what to put on it?
Writing a mission statement is as important as crafting your business plan--it is a guide for your new business for the present and future. In addition to being vital to your partners and employees, the mission statement is a front-facing declaration that lets your customers know who you are and what you do.
Sometimes, a great business idea can come out of nowhere like a lightning bolt. Other times, you realize your passion early on and work for years to develop a solid plan. However your idea came to you, you’ll want to make sure to secure it legally by setting up a trademark.
It's a new year and a great time for a new look. For some sites or businesses this could be as simple as creating a new logo, store feature or page design. For others, it could be time for a whole new brand identity. A rebrand involves much more than just a simple name change. It's an opportunity to reposition your business -- including your brand philosophy, messaging, and product offerings -- to adapt to changing markets or competition.
Real Estate is a rewarding yet very competitive industry. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), as of December 2016, they have more than 1.2 million members. Another report from the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO) estimates approximately 2 million active real estate licensees in the United States by the end of 2016. Even if some argue the accuracy of these reports, we can safely assume there are at least more than one million agents competing.
Starting a new business can be daunting--between drafting a business plan and applying for loans, there’s a lot to check off your list. You would think a home-based business would be simpler, right? No office space to lease, no permits to gain--and you get to stay in your pajamas!
It’s not that easy to get a small business up and running, but there are some things that can help you and better your chances of success. Pay your bills, take the necessary steps to build strong business credit, and don’t give up when things don’t go your way, for starters.
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