Email is here to stay, according to the experts. We send more than 74 trillion emails a year. People send and receive billions of emails per day. Email is a steady and growing activity of everyday life. The stats also say we check our emails at least 20 times a day. This suggests that email … Read more
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” John C. Crosby Finding a good mentor is much more than just talking about business over coffee. It truly is the best buddy system a business could ask for. It’s a casual problem-solving relationship with a higher purpose. … Read more
Being in business is busy so it is easy to lose sight of what is right in front you: your community. Take a step back and take a look at how you can give back to your neighbourhood. We are not suggesting to break the bank but we do know that a little funding and some … Read more
1. Be real and be there If you own a business it helps to be there in person while getting involved. Too often business owners delegate all responsibilities to their employees and never really see the daily goings on at their company. They are losing out on the opportunity to build relationships with everyone who stops by. Customers … Read more
We live in a world where sharing anything is as easy as pressing a button. One would say it’s too easy that we often forget to think before we post. In the beginning, social media was a fun way to share information and connect with old friends. Now it’s the biggest habit we have that … Read more
Location-based marketing is the process of targeting potential customers in your local area. By focussing on your neighborhood means a more targeted approach with your audience while doing it in a manner that feels more personal. When it comes to marketing, we think of social media and local word of mouth. However, Google uses algorithms … Read more
In today’s big busy mobile world, your website is no longer just an eye-catching design. Your website needs to be a functional marketing tool that adapts to new technologies with well-written content. Your business website is never finished: there are regular updates, SEO, updating content, adding articles, new products, new services, optimized for all devices … Read more
We often spend a huge amount of time online, but the best relationships happen face to face. As a business owner, it’s good to leave the office and spend some time with like-minded people in our community. This is where business networking comes in. We are social beings but put us in a room full of strangers … Read more
Now that the Christmas season is over and the new year has begun, it’s time to start planning ahead for next 12 months — and thinking about what the next holiday sale can do for your business. Everyone loves a good sale. Your customers buy what they buy because it improves their life in some … Read more
Christmas is around the corner so right now is a good time to get cracking on your holiday marketing. For business owners, the holiday season is an opportunity to create sales, deals, and promotions that your community will love. Here are some marketing tips to get your holiday sales rolling. 1. Set up a holiday … Read more