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June 15, 2017

Want A Productive Workforce? 5 Ways You Can Stop Employees From Procrastination!

Today’s article is written by Priscilla Ellie. Priscilla is a Human Resources Manager, Corporate Trainer, and a Blogger. In addition, she is a Subject Matter Expert at Assignment Corp that provides technical and creative guidance to students regarding their assignments.

When one is an entrepreneur or a manager, they can easily become frustrated by the lackluster attitude of their employees. Some star employees are a lifesaver, and probably the only reason a leader keeps his sanity.

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Published on June 15, 2017 01:58

June 14, 2017

Tips for Making Your Website Mobile Friendly

The world of web design is forever changing.  Each year new technologies and ideas come out that force designers to learn something new.

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In the past, websites were designed with the home computer in mind.  These PC browser friendly sites were often static and did not need to change very often.  Now websites need to be so much more.

With a growing population using their smartphones to browse the internet, sites need to be mobile friendly and highly responsive. Today, we...

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Published on June 14, 2017 10:32

Marketing Success: Why You Should Expand Your Services

Have you launched a new marketing company during the past few months? Would you like to make the highest profits possible in the future? Then you need to take a look at the list of services you provide.

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Consider the type of businesses you deal with at the moment. Is there anything else you could offer that would add value to them? I’m going to make some suggestions on this page that you might like to consider. Of course, I’m presuming you already offer things like Goog...

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Published on June 14, 2017 02:32

June 13, 2017

3 Areas To Polish Up On When Your Business Is Flagging

Keeping ahead of the game when it comes to business is no easy feat, especially with an ever-evolving market that keeps on incorporating new technology and processes, so that companies can stay on top.

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If your business seems to have fallen behind the rest; it’s worth looking into the following key areas of your brand, and considering if you need to implement any updates and new ideas.

Your Staff

The people you employ are often the key to your businesses success. No ma...

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Published on June 13, 2017 10:18

Elements of Sustainable Business Growth

Growth is one of the goals of every entrepreneur and business owner. When you start your own business, you most likely have a clear idea of how far and successful you want the company to be – and how to get there in a timely manner. In recent years, however, there have been many cases of businesses being consumed by their own growth. Rapid growth could easily lead to degrading service quality, inability to operate efficiently, and other big issues that threaten the existence of the business.

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Published on June 13, 2017 08:05

June 12, 2017

Develop An Inquisitive Entrepreneurship Mindset

11 Strategies To Become A Better Entrepreneur

I’ve been visiting a small coffee shop in my town the other day to grab a small cup of coffee for the rest of my (working) day. It is a small coffee shop I like a lot for many reasons: excellent coffee, quality services, attention to individuals’ needs and continuing personal interest and connection.

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What else someone would ask from a small local shop. Right? Right.

All the best things characterized an ambitious new entrep...

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Published on June 12, 2017 06:25

June 7, 2017

5 Benefits of Good Customer Service

When you have a bad experience at a business, does it make you want to go back? Of course not. The one and only constant method for retaining customers is excellent customer service. If nothing is too much trouble for your employees, your customers are certain to return.

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When a person experiences good customer service it makes them feel valued and important. They’ll come back for that feeling alone. Here’s why you need to heavily focus on your customer service.

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Published on June 07, 2017 10:02

How Ex-Felon Business Owners Can Get Financial Assistance

While some ex-convicts may choose to seek traditional jobs, others are inclined to start their own businesses as a faster route to financial freedom. There are a number of government business grants specifically designed to empower felons to start a new life.

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Aside from this, there are other sources of capital that a felon may access to start his or her own business. Below is a list of the ways an ex-convict can obtain financing in order to fund self-employed business...

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Published on June 07, 2017 09:35

Creative Ways To Finance Your Startup

4 Ways To Find Money For Your Startup

Every startup business needs a certain amount of money to set up and get going. Product development, marketing, software, staff, and inventory, all require capital to get started. Many startups and businesses will look to a bank loan as a way to finance the project. And with a good business plan in place, that can be a really good way of getting some initial credit to get everything planned that you want to.

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Published on June 07, 2017 06:37

June 6, 2017

The Resolute Importance Of Image

What Images Can Do For Your Business?

No matter what type of business or monkey making operation you run, there’s an absolute necessity for you to promote yourself well. Looking like a professional, capable and forward thinking business is likely to attract customers. The operative term in that previous sentence is ‘looking.’

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A solid image will do more wonders for your business than you could ever know. When it comes to identifying a solid and professional service, a c...

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Published on June 06, 2017 09:00