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7 Tools for Managing Your Business’s Online Reputation
December 3, 2013 by OSYB Staff
Online reputation is hugely important, especially to small businesses. Blogs now rank as the third most influential resource for consumers purchasing decisions. Social media networks are ever increasing in brand perception as well. Basically an online presence is vital, if your reputation is positive. Read here for seven tools to monitor your online brand.
6 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Evernote Business
November 30, 2013 by OSYB Staff
Have you heard of Evernote Business? Are you using it yet and if not, why not? Some may think it is just a note taking app that you can jot down things to remember. But it really is so much more than just that. It is a powerful business tool, read here about why you […]
How Better Listening Makes You a Better Leader
November 29, 2013 by OSYB Staff
Do you need to improve your listening skills? In an era of digital and constant sound, the art of listening has begun to fade. When making decisions you may be rushed to use only the information you have available rather than take time to listen to important considerations. Read this article for more information.
Why and How to Use Persona Marketing
November 29, 2013 by OSYB Staff
Do you know what persona marketing is? Do you use it? Should you be using it? If you have products and services that require careful or lengthy consideration and when your target market is diverse. If you want or need to learn how to start persona marketing this is a great article.
Can You Require a Minimum Purchase for Credit Card Users?
November 28, 2013 by OSYB Staff
Do you accept credit and debit card payments? Do you charge a minimum purchase for those transactions using a card? Did you know that if you charge your debit card customers a minimum purchase amount that it most likely violates your agreement with your card processor? For more information read here.
How to Know When It’s Time to Grow Your Small Business
November 28, 2013 by OSYB Staff
Has your business plateaued? Will you know when it does? Are you prepared to grow from that point are you are you gun-shy of getting bigger and failing? Taking the risk to grow larger after working so hard to get where you are is a huge fear of many business owners. Read here for some […]
5 Lessons to Learn about Small Business Loans
November 27, 2013 by Ed Becker
Loans are an essential component of small business success. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), “Insufficient or delayed financing is the second most common reason for business failure.” This became all too clear during the global recession of 2009 when thousands of small businesses rapidly collapsed after losing access to borrowed funds. Understanding the […]
Get Ready for Cyber Monday Now
November 27, 2013 by OSYB Staff
Are you ready for Cyber Monday? Last year Cyber Monday was the biggest shopping day in US retail history. It was 30% higher than the prior year. You should be gearing up for this now as it is predicted to be even larger this year than last year. Here are a few things to get […]
