There is no skill more vital to an entrepreneur than effective networking. You can’t build your business alone, and networking is the best way to open doors, professionally and personally. For introverts like me, it’s not easy to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people, but if you approac
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8 Keys To Getting Real Value From Business Networking
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2729 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on November 9, 2016 9:26 am
12 Unusual Ways to Incentivize Top Talent to Stick Around
Posted by lyceum under Employee BenefitsFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2729 days ago
In recent years, switching jobs has become less of a sign of inconsistency and more a standard practice.
That’s why we asked 12 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following questions:
“What’s one unusual way you incentivize your top talent to stay for the long term?” Read More
That’s why we asked 12 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following questions:
“What’s one unusual way you incentivize your top talent to stay for the long term?” Read More
Join Us for Microsoft Chat About Using the Cloud to Grow Your Business #MSBizTips
Posted by lyceum under Social MediaFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2729 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on November 8, 2016 8:18 am
The cloud can be an elusive concept for a lot of business owners. You probably know that it’s important. But you might not understand exactly what kind of impact it can have on your business or how you can best utilize it as a business tool.
Since there are many different cloud based tools and fea Read More
Since there are many different cloud based tools and fea Read More
The Best Gadget Gifts for Geeks
Posted by lyceum under Products and ServicesFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2729 days ago
If you’re looking for some unique gifts for the people on your holiday gift list, you might consider purchasing some new tech gadgets. There are plenty of different items available with varying price tags and functionality. Here are some gadget gifts to consider for any tech geeks on your gift list
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What is Your Most Valuable Customer Feedback Channel? (POLL)
Posted by lyceum under ManagementFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2729 days ago
Getting feedback from your customers is critical. Feedback let’s you measure customer response to your product, service or brand and make tweaks where necessary.
But when it comes right down to it, the real question is how your customers prefer to provide you that feedback. (How you prefer to rece Read More
But when it comes right down to it, the real question is how your customers prefer to provide you that feedback. (How you prefer to rece Read More
Rick Jackson of Qlik: Analytics Can Be Applied to Almost Every Single Aspect of Your Business [podcast]
Posted by lyceum under TechnologyFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2729 days ago
We’ve been focusing a number of our recent conversations on analytics, relationship intelligence and other topics related to finding insights that can help drive your business forward. Mainly because it’s one of the hottest topics in business, and promises to remain hot for the foreseeable future.
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New Smartphone from LG, Cloud Management Services from Staples Make Small Biz Headlines
Posted by lyceum under NewsFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2729 days ago
If you want to run a mobile business, you need mobile specific tools like a smartphone and a cloud management platform. This week, small businesses got a few new options. First, Verizon called a new LG smartphone perfect for content creators. And Staples launched a new cloud management and records
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Those "I Voted" Stickers Offer a Small But Powerful Business Lesson (Watch)
Posted by lyceum under Social MediaFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2729 days ago
Go on any social media platform on Election Day and you’re likely to see plenty of photos of “I Voted” stickers.
But even though it’s just a small token for people casting their ballots, those stickers aren’t free. So some cities have been ditching the practice in recent years.
But social media p Read More
But even though it’s just a small token for people casting their ballots, those stickers aren’t free. So some cities have been ditching the practice in recent years.
But social media p Read More
5 Common Influencer Marketing Mistakes Brands Commit
Posted by lyceum under MarketingFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2729 days ago
Influencer marketing has been the buzzword for two years straight. It has retained the status of a “Breakout” term on Google throughout 2015-2016 experiencing search growth greater than 5,000 percent. Hundreds of tools and “influencer networks” have sprung up; and more than 80 percent of brands are
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Skip the Elevator Pitch, Sell With A Story Instead
Posted by lyceum under SalesFrom https://smallbiztrends.com 2729 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on November 9, 2016 10:05 am
How do you connect with strangers and get them to become customers? Businesses have an array of tools to interact with customers (email, phone, social media, mail), but are they really connecting? Perhaps what businesses need isn’t a new technology but a new story.
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