The world is a very busy place, not that most people realize it. In fact, we're often so focused on staring down at our mobile devices or laptops that we fail to recognize much of anything happening around us. For entrepreneurs, this problem is even more pronounced.
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.
It's not easy to start a new business, and you'll be looking for advice along the way. The internet is flooded with experts and entrepreneurs with business advice, so it can be hard to wade through the volume and find the blogs that are worth reading on a daily basis.
Posting to social media shouldn't be a drag. It can actually be a fun way to drive traffic to your online shop. The more your product shows up in social media feeds, the more “touch points" a potential customer has with the items you are trying to sell. Also, shoppers will see products in their natural environments, and might feel inclined to buy something that their friends (or people they follow) are promoting.
Are you looking for an all-in-one platform to manage client communication and team tasks? Whether you're a small business, home-based company or large corporation, investing in project management software can help streamline your business as a whole.
Depending on your employee structure, you might need to look into time tracking software. This is an efficient way to monitor temporary employee time and hourly employees, as well as a great way to maximize your business by analyzing time spent on projects and tasks.
It's 2017 and like it or not, Snapchat is here to stay. The mobile social network has made enough headway in the last eighteen months that a comprehensive social media marketing plan can no longer safely ignore its presence, potential or influence.
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.
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your business and find ways to give it a boost. Perhaps you could benefit from better planning, marketing or time management, or, on a more personal level, improved sleep habits or a mind-centering meditation routine. A project-tracking and collaboration app or a cloud-based budgeting program might also help your productivity.
If talk of New Year’s Resolutions cues a major eye roll, we hear you. Gyms, salads, actually remembering to bring those reusable bags to Trader Joe’s... how about a resolution that delivers (smiles, goals, money) all year long?
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