As small business owners, we often look at any upgrade and wonder if it is really necessary. The jump from QuickBooks 2009 to 2010 was very good, while I found the jump from 2010 to 2011 was not quite worth … Continue reading
Recently you may have seen some bar codes that look really different. There are a few different kinds, but they are all matrix or 2 dimensional bar codes. The example in the picture here is known as a Quick Response Code … Continue reading
Earlier this week I learned about MailChimp. Taken from their home page: MailChimp helps you design email newsletters, share them on social networks, integrate with services you already use, and track your results. It’s like your own personal publishing platform. … Continue reading
Early on in a business’s life, there is a lot of planning that goes on. After all, you will or already have put a lot of effort into your business and do not want it wasted. The good news is that you aren’t the only one who may not have known where to start. One of the first documents that should be produced is a… Continue reading
In an earlier article, I described how a web site can help you start your online presence. Having an online presence can open the door to plenty of opportunities and you should try your best to take advantage of all of them. If you have the attention and trust of a visitor you are provided with a perfect opportunity to offer your products and services. In this article I will talk about how this can be accomplished. Continue reading
In a previous article, I talk about how having a web site is very important to your business. But just having a web site isn’t good enough. You need to satisfy the customer visiting your page. In this article I want … Continue reading
We are living in the information age. More and more consumers turn to the Internet to find information on companies and their products and services, quite often making a decision to purchase before talking to any salesperson. Traditional marketing materials … Continue reading