When you take your business to a trade show, you obviously want to be thoroughly prepared for driving traffic in order for your business to gain attention from new potential customers. It is important to know the best way to get traffic flow to increase at your trade show booth to ensure that you have a positive experience, especially if you have put a great deal of money into getting your business into the trade show in the first place.
27 February 2015
Taxis have been around for decades and are an important part of traveling in the city; however, there are newer ways to get a ride when you need one. This is done through smartphone apps, and it allows people to ask for a ride from anyone that is signed up as a driver. While this may be a cheaper alternative to getting a ride in a taxi, it also has its downsides.
19 February 2015
It can be tempting to make your own banner for your craft show booth– you are in the business of selling creative handmade items, after all. Don't fall into the trap of throwing together a hastily designed banner at the last minute, though. Your banner can draw in customers from across a busy show field. It also helps customers recognize you, so that repeat customers can quickly find your booth in the crowd.
10 February 2015
It's time you were let in on a little secret. It is possible to successfully market your small business without spending a fortune. Paying exorbitant fees for an advertising campaign isn't the only way to get your brand noticed. It's not about who can afford big name agencies, but who can market the smartest. These four marketing ideas have proven to be effective for any small business. Social Media Two words: free marketing.
30 January 2015
When you are starting a business, money can be tight. It is important to make sure that you have the office furniture you need to be able to do your job as efficiently as possible. If you are on a budget, but need great furniture, you should consider buying used furniture and making them into stylish, unique pieces that are both useful and eye-catching. Use the following guide to learn how to update a few classic pieces of furniture quickly and easily.
21 January 2015
If you're the owner of a retail business, you have many different responsibilities and roles. You have to hire employees, manage your inventory and provide customer service. One of the most important roles that you have is to bring new business into the store. While the internet has helped small businesses let their presence be known to the world at large, one of the best ways to grow your business is to attract walk-by and drive-by business into your store.
14 January 2015
Did you make a financial New Year's resolution this year? More than 1/3 of us will do so. But the big question quickly becomes how to keep it? Good news! If your resolution involved ridding your life of pesky credit card debt, you can succeed with less effort than you may realize. Here's how you too can beat the plastic without centering your life around it. Negotiate Lower Interest Rates
13 January 2015
If you're in the market for an engagement ring, special birthday present or unique piece of jewelry and are frustrated by the boring selection of items at the regular jewelry stores, you should consider taking a look at your local pawn shop. Most such shops have an extensive selection of previously-owned rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces at prices much lower than you'll find in chain jewelry stores. How pawn shops work
12 January 2015
Are you a small business owner that has a project that needs to be completed but you want to make sure that your interests are protected? A surety bond may be what you are looking for. This is a type of contract that ensures a project will be completed even if the contractor defaults. Surety bonds are guaranteed by the Small Business Administration, but the actual bonds themselves are issued through surety companies or agencies.
12 January 2015
If someone within your company has noticed a bat or two flying around in your building during night-time hours, you will want to work quick at having them removed. Bats can carry disease and it will be unsafe for your employees to work with the risk in your establishment. Here are a few ideas to help you remove your bat problem quickly and effectively. Call In A Pest Control Service
12 January 2015
