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3 Things to Consider When Taking Out a Loan for Your Business18h ago ( January 19, 2021 at 11:45 AM ) . {display:none !important;}
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Loans are something almost every American has taken at some point in their lives. Let’s say you’re starting your own business and need all the capital you can get in order to fund key components of your business functions, taking out a quick personal loan can be the helpful leg up to ensuring success for certain parts of your business. Even if you don’t have a spotles...Tags: Business, Money, Right Now, Rawpixel 2 people like this. Like 4 Tips to Improve Data Breach ResponseJanuary 13, 2021 at 8:00 AM Today’s remote-centric workplace means we are relying on digital tools and processes more than ever before. This has caused risk in data breach activity.
Brand giants such as Twitter, EasyJet and Zoom are just a few of the major cases that have made headlines over the past months. Unfortunately, the phrase ‘a data breach is just a matter of time’ is now more relevant than ever for any company, regardless of its size or vertical. If anything, companies must face the fact that a data breach can im...Tags: Business, Technology, Microsoft, Right Now, Rawpixel, IRP, Netwrix, Twitter EasyJet, Improve Detection Capabilities According, Ilia Sotnikov, Irvine Calif Data 5 people like this. Like Top 7 Modern Marketing Techniques of 2021January 12, 2021 at 9:00 AM Even groundbreaking products need exceptional marketing to succeed. New technology trends expand the scope & creativity of marketing practices. Brands that blend the latest technology trends with innovative marketing build a “one of a kind” presence.
Technologies define how people interact with each other and with brands. With each technological evolution, a person’s way of life gets a makeover. Companies looking to engage their audience have to get on board with the latest, freshest, and the t...Tags: Google, Business, New York, Sales & Marketing, Voice, Omnichannel, Right Now, Rawpixel, Amazon Echo Google, Veronica Hanks, Insivia 147 people like this. Like The Pandemic & Recession Could Cause a Huge Tax Debt Spike in 2021January 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM Here’s How Small Business Owners Can Prepare
The coronavirus pandemic triggered a global economic crisis, and placed the United States in an official recession as of June 2020.
Hardest hit by this pandemic recession have been American workers; in April 2020, the U.S. unemployment rate skyrocketed to a staggering 14.7% before eventually dropping to a still-high 6.7% in November 2020.
These were the highest unemployment rates since the Great Recession in 2009 and even mirrored jobless rates not se...Tags: Facebook, Business, Money, Washington Post, United States, Mike Brown, Wall Street Journal, PPP, Irs, Right Now, Mike, Rawpixel, Paycheck Protection Program PPP 47 people like this. Like The Number of Social Media Users Has Skyrocketed—but Platform Popularity Is FickleJanuary 11, 2021 at 8:00 AM To no one’s surprise, global usage of social media rose last year (2020) during the coronavirus pandemic—beating expectations—according to a report from eMarketer. Last year saw almost 150 million more social network users worldwide than eMarketer predicted its November 2019 forecast, totaling 3.23 billion people—close to 81% of all internet users.
Plus, eMarketer revised its estimates for the major social platforms—upward. But while Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter have all added new ...Tags: Facebook, Business, Instagram, India, Sales & Marketing, Emarketer, Right Now, Facebook Instagram, Facebook Instagram Snapchat, Rawpixel 10 people like this. Like Things to Keep in Mind While Choosing Business Card Printing SolutionsJanuary 8, 2021 at 8:00 AM Business cards are the gateway to the company’s brand and the status of an employee. They can open doors, inform potential clients of the holder’s value, connections, and ability. What should you focus on when choosing the right printing solutions for business cards?
Here are 4 important elements a professional printing agency should have:
Fast Turnaround
During any networking event, the transfer of numerous business cards is standard practice. This is the case for marketing events, client m...Tags: Business, UK, Sales & Marketing, James Martin, Right Now, Rawpixel, Eazy Print 28 people like this. Like How Loyalty Marketing Can Save Your BusinessDecember 22, 2020 at 8:00 AM It doesn’t matter if you have a small or big company; the customer’s loyalty is essential. Repeat clients spend up to 67% more than new clients. What is more, it is up to 10X more expensive to try to pull new clients than to stay with those already doing business with you. For business owners searching for real ways to make and keep up customer loyalty, you have to implement some of these loyal marketing techniques.
Make Effective Approaches to Communicate with Clients/Customers
Constant...Tags: Business, UK, Sales & Marketing, Dubai, Emarketer, Right Now, Twitter Facebook, Rawpixel, Mobile App Development Company, Vyshnavi Basuthkar 14 people like this. Like Digital Marketing Tips For a More Successful Holiday Shopping SeasonDecember 7, 2020 at 11:30 AM As we head into an unprecedented holiday season where e-commerce will undoubtedly dominate the shopping landscape, it’s more important than ever for small businesses to focus their efforts on digital marketing tactics to reach their customers. Online shopping has skyrocketed within the past few months with consumers increasing shopping online by 28%, and retailers are accommodating holiday shopping earlier than ever in hopes to ramp up sales after a sluggish year due to the pandemic.
For many sm...Tags: Google, Business, America, Sales & Marketing, United States, Steve, Right Now, Information Systems, Rawpixel, Retail Systems Research, Steven Clayton, Google My Business Profile, Steven Clayton CEO of NetBlaze 43 people like this. Like Understanding the Importance of Keeping Your Website Up to Date With Design TrendsDecember 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM Your website is usually the first thing that a lot of people see about your business. This makes it even more important for you to present the best possible site, and that means that you need to make sure that your website is up to date. This means that you need to make sure that not only is your site design presenting the most up-to-date information about your business, but that the site itself takes advantage of the newest techniques and software. While it can be difficult to keep up with the ...Tags: Business, Boston, Sales & Marketing, Right Now, Emma Sturgis, Rawpixel 42 people like this. Like 6 Tips to Make the Most Out of the 2020 Holiday Shopping SeasonNovember 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM Despite COVID-19, 86% of consumers still plan on buying from small- and medium-sized businesses this holiday season. With so many consumers ready to shop till they drop, it’s time to giddy up and get to planning if you haven’t already. So, ready to make the most out of this 2020 holiday shopping season? Keep reading…
Planning for the 2020 holiday shopping season
‘Tis the season … well, the holiday shopping season, that is. As you likely know by now, the holiday shopping season consists ...Tags: Business, Sales & Marketing, Right Now, Rawpixel, Mike Kappel, Patriot Software Company, Patriot Software LLC, COVID 3 people like this. Like Why Your Small Business Needs a Professional Website During COVID-19November 9, 2020 at 11:58 AM . {display:none !important;}
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As of this writing, COVID-19 cases are, once again, on the rise across the U.S. Not good news for small businesses that are still struggling as a result of previous safer-at-home orders. Small businesses need to do everything they can to survive, and that includes designing a website that keeps customers engaged, connected, and informed.
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Not su...Tags: Security, Business, Fcc, Seo, Sales & Marketing, Right Now, Rawpixel, Facebook Twitter Instagram and Pinterest 33 people like this. Like How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe on a BudgetNovember 5, 2020 at 5:11 PM Source: Rawpixel.com/shutterstock.com
Whether you’re looking to maximize your closet space or avoid spending too much money on shopping throughout the year, the capsule wardrobe is a genius way to build a collection of compatible staples that you can wear in an infinite number of ways. When you build a solid collection of items that mix and match seamlessly, you can make tons of fresh, beautiful outfits without anyone knowing that you’ve worn the piece before!
From finding basic tops that g...Tags: Fashion, Basics, Closet Organization, Rawpixel, Wardrobe Essentials, Wardrobe Staples, Workwear Basics, Refresh Your Wardrobe, Work Fashion Basics, Lin Xiu Xiu 91 people like this. Like Social Media During the Election: Make Sure Your Business is SeenOctober 27, 2020 at 9:00 AM Social media is an essential tool used by all businesses, and has become a critical consumer touch-point in our now digital-first world. Yet, with the advent of the 2020 election in the U.S., companies of all sizes are dealing with the same singular issue; how do you build an online community during chaotic, polarizing events?
One misstep and a business could ruin its relationship with a large portion of their consumers. This is why it’s imperative to understand and actively strategize social me...Tags: Facebook, Business, Sales & Marketing, Right Now, Rawpixel, Emily Lenning 6 people like this. Like 5 Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know About the Importance of Logo DesignOctober 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear about a company or product? Is it their tagline, services, or products? Many times the first thing that comes in a consumer’s mind is the brand’s logo! How many famous brand logos do you remember when you hear names like apple, McDonald’s, Firefox, Amazon, or the famous Starbucks? That is the characteristic of a good logo, it is always unique so that the customer clearly remembers a brand logo without confusing it with any other brand...Tags: Business, Sales & Marketing, Dallas, Starbucks, Right Now, McDonald, Facebook LinkedIn, Rawpixel, Firefox Amazon, Fernando Groves 18 people like this. Like 6 Ways to Double Your Productivity While Working at HomeOctober 21, 2020 at 8:00 AM Productivity when working at home can be a challenge. It’s a different environment from an office building, a library, or a coffee shop. Those are places where many can buckle down.
Your home, however, is a more comfortable environment. Typically, it’s where you return to relax after a day of work.
That doesn’t mean that you can’t be productive at home. You might not be able to simply turn on a switch, but there are still ways to boost production from home.
There are ways you can set yourself up...Tags: Business, Linkedin, Management, Right Now, Best Times, Rawpixel, Isaiah Stone, Twitter Productivity 32 people like this. Like Rethinking Business Travel Post-pandemicOctober 16, 2020 at 10:00 AM All over the world, governments are still working to contain COVID-19. Worldwide lockdown measures and restricted travel have heavily impacted many industries. In particular, the travel industry has been hit hard, and according to reports from some travel agencies, it’s very likely that business travel will not return to normal until 2021.
In this article John Charnock, CEO of StressFreeCarRental.com, takes a look at how corporate travel can adapt, recover, and look to hit the ground running wh...Tags: Google, Business, Management, Right Now, Don, Rawpixel, COVID, Rethinking Business Travel Post, John Charnock, Health Programme, StressFreeCarRental com Travel 25 people like this. Like 10 Creative Ways To Use Polls In Instagram StoriesOctober 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM Customers today expect a more authentic connection from the brands they patronize, and the best way to connect with your customers is through social media polls.
Facebook remains the largest social media platform, but Instagram has continued to grow in popularity, especially among younger audiences.
Instagram now has over 1 billion users and one of the best ways to drive engagement on the platform is with Instagram Stories.
Instagram stories let you post videos and photos to your Instagram accou...Tags: Facebook, Business, Instagram, Sales & Marketing, Harry, Vanity Fair, Sephora, Right Now, Meghan, General Electric GE, Rawpixel, Instagram Stories, Instagram Stories Instagram, IKEA USA, LinkedIn polls, Sylvain Bailly 15 people like this. Like How Business Owners Can Market Amidst the COVID-19 MayhemSeptember 29, 2020 at 8:00 AM As small businesses across the country advance along their reopening journeys, owners are hyper-focused on getting customers back through their doors, dividing their attention between marketing to repeat patrons and appealing to prospects. But with so many other areas of business for them to focus on to get their spaces fully functional—from managing daily operations, to ensuring their businesses are following updated safety and sanitation protocols—owners need a marketing strategy that’s as eff...Tags: Business, Sales & Marketing, CMO, Steve Martin, Right Now, Rawpixel, DaySmart Software, COVID, Google Business Account 31 people like this. Like Crowdsourced Delivery Helps Small-Business Retailers Survive COVID-19September 28, 2020 at 8:00 AM In the COVID-19 era, with many Americans sheltering in place at home, small retailers are facing an existential crisis: an overwhelming decline in foot traffic to their stores.
Small business owners across all industries have taken up the challenge of serving customers when they can’t visit them in-person – and that’s where “crowdsourced delivery” comes in. The term might be new to you, but you’ve likely already tried it, or something like it – if you’ve used an app to have food delivered to you...Tags: Amazon, Business, Roadie, Right Now, Rawpixel, US Postal Service UPS, Thomas Angst, SMB Development at Roadie 44 people like this. Like Small and Medium Business SEO: Guidelines You Should FollowSeptember 23, 2020 at 9:00 AM It’s easier than ever to start and maintain a small and medium-sized business. That’s why their numbers keep growing each year. Even though it’s easy to start a business, it doesn’t mean it’s easy to stay in the business game for a long time.
The increasing number of SMBs means that there is simply a lot more competition. Beating your adversaries on Google is one of the best things you can do, so small companies need to invest in their SEO strategies. But the question is, how?
That’s what we’re ...Tags: Google, Business, Sales & Marketing, Right Now, Rawpixel, Business Intelligence Development, Michael Zhou, Esprittoday Medium 38 people like this. Like Why Internet Privacy Has Become More Valuable During Pandemic?September 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM Since the pandemic has hit the world, as expected, cyberattacks have increased in number and severity.
As organizations have facilitated remote work, it has given cybercriminals and hackers the new opportunities to exploit uncertainty.
During the pandemic, 89% of small businesses are working from home according to the research carried out by Cyber Readiness Institute.
43% of the overall cyberattacks are targeted towards small businesses which has led all of us believe that internet privacy and c...Tags: Business, UK, China, Russia, US, Management, Ibm, North America, Right Now, SonicWall, Rawpixel, Information Security, Brett Thompson, Cyber Readiness Institute, Cybint Solutions, Efficient Services Escrow Group 1 people like this. Like How to Cut Down Energy Costs for Small BusinessesSeptember 10, 2020 at 8:00 AM It’s possible to conserve energy in lots of different ways in the workplace. Those can be achieved with minor improvements in the actions of employees. Sometimes, sitting back and letting your workers know that you’d like them to care more about electricity bills and how to save money will be more than enough to make them more cautious and diligent!
We’ve managed to gather the most important tips to save energy. The power-saving strategies we listed for you should help you save more energy than...Tags: Energy, Business, Money, Usa Today, Right Now, Rawpixel, Recycling Program A Recycling, Jon Porreca 35 people like this. Like 9 ways to start a conversation with absolutely anyoneSeptember 4, 2020 at 12:15 PM Use what you know about them.
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Many fear public speaking — and that can extend to one-on-one conversations.
But skipping the small talk and asking their opinion or recommendation can get the ball rolling.
Use what you know about them to start a conversation, or ask about their interests.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
LinkedIn Influencer Bernard Marr published this post originally on LinkedIn.Did you know that public speaking is often rated the n...Tags: Networking, Life, Friends, Careers, Trends, Strategy, Linkedin, Features, Nordic, Mary, Contributor, Bernard Marr, Rawpixel, LinkedIn Influencer, Contributor 2019, Taiyou Nomachi Digital Vision Getty 54 people like this. Like The perfect way to start an email — and 29 greetings you should avoidSeptember 3, 2020 at 10:25 AM Not sure how to start an email? Here's what the experts say.
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The perfect way to start an email, especially when you're writing to a stranger, is to keep it simple.Email greetings you should avoid are ones that could be construed as too casual, too formal, or even insulting.Here's how to start an email the right way.Visit BusinessInsider.com for more stories.Figuring out how to start an email or instant message — especially when you're writing to someone you don't ...Tags: Email, Workplace, Life, Finance, Careers, Trends, Strategy, Features, New York Times, Melbourne, Rhode Island, Nyu, Reuters, Greeting, Susan, Dale Carnegie 114 people like this. Like Mortgage Refinancing: All You Need to KnowSeptember 1, 2020 at 1:43 PM . {display:none !important;}
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Refinancing simply means taking another loan to pay off your current loan for a lower interest rate. This is what you should seek if you’re aiming to have your monthly payments or principal to be lowered or to be able to save money in the long run.
Doing this is the best option if you’re able to lower your interest rate by one-half to three-quarters of a percentage point o...Tags: Business, Money, Right Now, Rawpixel 19 people like this. Like Workers’ Compensation Guide for the Self-employedSeptember 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM Being self-employed allows you to do business your way. Whether you are running an online store, building web apps, or providing pet care, you will need to make big decisions about how you establish your business practices, including accounting, taxes, and the types of insurance you carry.
Because there are large differences in self-run business models, it can be confusing to determine the best practices around self-employed workers’ comp insurance. You will want to consider legal requirements f...Tags: Business, Management, Austin, Right Now, Rawpixel, Cerity, Carry Workers ' Comp Insurance, Department of Labor 's State Workers, Comp Insurance Cost, Dennis Dix, Cerity Dix Dennis 35 people like this. Like 6 Reasons to Consider Buying a Business During the COVID-EraAugust 31, 2020 at 9:00 AM With a significant rise in layoffs and unemployment as a result of COVID-19, thousands of people are out of work, with a possible recession bubbling just below the surface. While all of this may sound dire, it could also be the perfect time to consider buying a business – in fact, some of the greatest businesses were born out of economic downturn.
First Choice Business Brokers, a franchise assisting entrepreneurs in buying/selling middle-market businesses nationwide, has seen first-hand an influ...Tags: Business, Startup, Healthcare, Federal Reserve, Right Now, Rawpixel, COVID, Jeff Nyman, First Choice Business Brokers 15 people like this. Like A Beautiful 1897 Illustrated Book Shows How Flowers Become Art Nouveau DesignsAugust 28, 2020 at 7:00 AM The art of drawing is not the art of observing forms and objects alone, it is not mere mimicry of these objects; it is the art of knowing how far and wherein, and with what just limitations, those forms and objects can be reproduced in a picture, or in a decorative work. - Eugène Grasset, 1896
Flowers loomed large in Art Nouveau, from the voluptuous floral headpieces that crowned Alphonse Mucha's female figures to the stained glass roses favored by architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Graphic d...Tags: Google, Art, Books, Design, College, Nature, Architecture, Emily Dickinson, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Facebook Twitter, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Alphonse Mucha, Rawpixel, Grasset, Eugene Grasset 81 people like this. Like 5 Best Blogging Platforms & Sites Of 2020 (Most Are Free)August 27, 2020 at 8:00 AM A lot of people assume that there are a lot of costs associated with blogging, but the truth of the matter is that it is relatively cheap (and sometimes even free) to get your blog running.
The power of blogging has been established countless times- companies who blog are 97% more likely to get links to their website. This is not exactly surprising since a whopping 77% of all interest users read blogs.
Even creating a blog of your own can be a great way to make money on the side. Unfortunately n...Tags: Facebook, Business, Technology, Linkedin, Best, Medium, Right Now, Instagram Facebook, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Blogging, Rawpixel, Medium Medium, Wix Wix, Best Blogging Platforms, Burkhard Berger 147 people like this. Like How Small Business Owners Can Effectively Train Their Employees in Our COVID-19 EraAugust 25, 2020 at 9:00 AM In the wake of COVID-19, many businesses, both large and small, have needed to shift their overall training policies in order to become compliant with current rules and regulations. As small businesses, although it may be challenging, it is also imperative to educate, train and prepare our employees for a post-COVID world as we begin to phase out of this era, hopefully sometime in the near future. In order to prioritize their needs, as well as arm them with the most up-to-date information, here ...Tags: Business, Cdc, Management, San Diego, Right Now, Piedmont, Rawpixel, COVID, Kristi Melick, Small Business Employee Training 20 people like this. Like |