Moving can be one of the most stressful experiences of our lives, but a little bit of advanced planning can go a long way in alleviating hassles and anxiety. Follow this suggested timeline to make your next move as seamless as possible. 8 Weeks before Your Move Research moving companies. Ask for recommendations from friends … Continued
Small business owners know the power of digital marketing to attract new customers, but may not have the time or resources to build specific landing pages on their websites for each new promotion and initiative. Luckily, Facebook has recently introduced a new ad unit that allows users to fill out a form to learn more … Continued
By Lisa Kember, Regional Director, Canada – Constant Contact Email remains the most cost effective ways to engage customers and drive repeat business. But today’s email marketers face stiff competition for attention in the inbox and that competition is growing at a rapid pace. By 2018, business email will account for over 139.4 billion emails … Continued
In the midst of last days of the year (and the holiday rush), perhaps the last thing on your mind is pulling together a new marketing plan. But the reality is that having a marketing plan in place will yield better results for the year ahead than creating campaigns on the fly. While it’s important … Continued
The holidays are upon us, and with them, the busiest time of year for many businesses. This presents an enormous opportunity to close out 2015 on a strong note, and set the stage for a successful 2016. A great way to help ensure that success is by developing the right holiday offer. With a great … Continued
Are you ordering holiday gifts online this year? Eliminate any delivery concerns by renting a short term Mailbox at The UPS Store near you. Here are just some benefits of a short term mailbox rental: Not just a PO box, comes with a real street address for deliveries from all couriers The … Continued
Good customer service has always been crucial to the success of any small business. What’s changed with new technology, however, is a growing emphasis on response times and personalized interaction. These days, customers aren’t always content to sift through a menu of telephone options in order to get their problems fixed. Increasingly, they want online … Continued
You can use a press release for a wide variety of purposes – such as to announce a new product or service, an upcoming event, or a management change; you can also use it to create buzz around a new initiative, campaign or resource. Unlike paid advertising, a press release can lead to pick-up and … Continued
Whether your small business is just getting started, starting to get bigger, or simply trying to stay afloat, you should constantly be on the lookout for new sources of investment capital. At almost every stage of the way, finding the right funding is a vital part of any business’ success. Still, generating investment isn’t always … Continued
If your business is investing the time and money to set up a display booth at a trade show, you need to be certain that you make the most of it. With some research and careful planning, it’s not difficult to create trade show displays that are unique, inviting and that will guarantee success at … Continued
Small business owners tend to be busy people who seldom have enough hours in the day to stay on top of all their tasks. In a recent blog, we wrote about several productivity hacks to help maximize your output. But if you really want to increase your efficiency and keep your focus on the most … Continued
So, you’ve decided to sell your merchandise on Amazon or eBay or Etsy. Congratulations and welcome to the Internet! However, there is one thing you need to make sure you do. You have to package the ordered items carefully before you ship them off, because you need to make sure your business does not fall … Continued