Why Does Every Company Need a CRM (Customer Relationship Management)? by Dr Sylvain Desforges
... Organizations that implement CRM and turn their business into e-businesses will find their competitors' customers ready to welcome them with a "smile". According to a study by IT Consulting firm Aberdeen - "The winners in this new economy will be those companies that can effectively leverage the Internet to redesign, automate and integrate all business operations". Take the plunge! Either jump on board with CRM and invest, knowing you need it, or get out the calculator and pencil and start ...

A Website for Your Small Business: How to Get One in Nine Steps by Kelly Biedny
... I also encourage you to provide good information about your small business and it's services, but for most traditional (non web-based) small business, starting out with a primary purpose is key. As you discover how potential and current customers are using your site, your purpose and sub-purposes may broaden, but if this is your first website (or your first attempt at an effective website) start with a very focused purpose and build from there. Step Two: Develop an Outline of Site Content ...

Tools for the ‘Sucstressed’ by Roxie Hickman
... Turbo Notes Effective organization is key for any business, even more so for small and micro businesses. We have a ton of things on our to do lists, (personal and business) notes jotted down on scraps of paper, or a running list in our heads. Whatever system you currently work with…pencil and paper, Outlook’s calendar and task lists, or the mental thing, Turbo Notes, would be a great addition. These notes are the electronic version of Post-Its.

Starting a Cleaning Business and Successfully Growing It by Walt Gibson
... To help small businesses overcome this, the Small Business Administration (sba.gov) in cooperation with multiple Federal agencies developed BusinessLaw.gov, an online resource designed to provide legal and regulatory information. Topics covered on this site range from choosing a business structure to hiring an attorney. The site also provides links to federal, state and local agencies. Employment Law: - This guide describes the statutes and regulations administered by the Department of ...

What's the Difference Between Individual, Family, Group and Health Insurance? by Kurt Stammberger
... Furthermore, because you represent a bigger chunk of business to the insurance carrier, you can usually negotiate terms and conditions quite a bit as a business owner. Hence it’s advisable to do your homework before you start negotiations. Some of the online insurance websites are quite good; they provide plenty of information for free. There are also a variety of free online calculators you can use that let you play around with various scenarios and see how it impacts your bottom line.

The Corner Office, the Cubicle, and Starbucks by George F Franks III
... Where they work for corporations, small businesses or themselves. They find the kitchen table, the local Starbucks or if they are fortunate, a home office, as their workplace. Whether one is in the corner office, a cubicle or working from Starbucks, there are a few office “rules” that you should consider. - The most important tools for every business person are a cell phone, a notebook computer with wireless capability, a legal pad, a pen or pencil and business cards (and yes, you do need ...

A Small Business Approach To Computer Downtime by Aidan McDermott
... The muscle of a modern small business If it’s true that the backbone of any small business is its employees, then I believe it’s fair to say that the muscle of many small businesses would have to be their computers. Plain and simple, business today is performed electronically. Whether it’s a day-trader trading stocks over the internet, a lawyer, physician or other professional looking up data, or a shopkeeper tracking prices and sales, computers are often an essential “tool of their trades”.

The New Economy by Cynthia Kyriazis
... This program does more than maintain information. It can automatically dial phone numbers and record those calls. No more writing down the number, picking up the phone and making the call. It saves time during a busy day. Using the Internet. The Internet can be a tremendous timesaving device. You can set it up to deliver information to you on things such as stocks, sports, entertainment, special events, reminders, etc. But beware! If you tend to be a procrastinator or poor time manager, you ...