Posted in Banking, Investors, Capital, Business Planning, Finance, Accounting, and Taxes, Financial Planning
on February 20, 2014
By: Sherri A. Roseen, CPA, CGMA, Froehling Anderson, Ltd We hear the phrase “best practices” throughout the business world in many different situations. Working with your CPA and banker is no different. Here are four best practices to help strengthen your relationship and your business: Keep Your Advisors Updated Keep your advisors in the loop on […]
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Posted in Marketing, Branding, Advertising, Sales, Sales Management, Technology
on February 20, 2014
By: Ted Davies creator of the Gems of Our Community I am often asked “Is there a silver bullet in marketing my business?” The answer is Yes. Let me explain. 99% of what a consumer buys is not needed on a daily or weekly or even on a monthly basis. That is why direct mail, […]
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Posted in Communicating, Entrepreneurship & Start-up Business, Marketing, Branding, Advertising, Networking, Sales, Sales Management
on February 20, 2014
We can market our businesses, stay top of mind and increase revenue by centering on the “R4 Advantage”: Relationship, Relevance, Remembered and Recommended. Achieving these 4 R’s can be done with the use of promotional products and a targeted marketing campaign. As you build your relationships as a solution provider, you increase your relevance. Your […]
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Posted in Business Planning, Communicating, Entrepreneurship & Start-up Business, Marketing, Branding, Advertising, Networking, Sales, Sales Management
on February 20, 2014
By Nicole N. Middendorf, CDFA Marketing, I believe, is the life blood of your business. Marketing is the cornerstone of your success. The first thing you need is to figure out your end goal. Set goals for yourself so you have something to work towards. It is important to not only focus on the present, […]
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Posted in Health/Fitness
on February 20, 2014
How many of these quotes have you heard? Garbage in, garbage out Breakfast is the most important meal of the day Food is fuel. These are common sayings we’ve heard. Do you really know what the sayings mean, let alone what to do about it? In a high paced, high productivity world self-care, particularly with […]
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Posted in Banking, Investors, Capital, Business Planning, Finance, Accounting, and Taxes, Financial Planning, Legal
on February 20, 2014
by Eric Nelsen This is a pivotal year in terms of tax law changes, specifically for business owners and taxpayers at the higher income levels. The 2013 tax changes will undoubtedly result in an increase in overall tax liabilities for individuals in the upper income brackets. This is why it’s going to be even […]
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Posted in Business Planning, Communicating, Entrepreneurship & Start-up Business, Marketing, Branding, Advertising, Networking, Sales, Sales Management
on February 20, 2014
If you want to improve how you sell your product or service, a good first step is to figure out your own process. Without that, it’s guesswork and luck – you might improve what counts, or you might waste time and effort working on what doesn’t matter. When you map out a process, you can […]
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Posted in Communicating, Human Resources, Leadership
on February 20, 2014
We have a global crisis facing businesses of all types and sizes. There is a severe deficiency of encouragement within many teams and corporate environments. This impacts bottom lines and the quality of life for today’s workforce. When was the last time you heard thanks for any work you did? Don’t be alarmed if you […]
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Posted in Marketing, Branding, Advertising, Sales, Sales Management, Social Media, Technology
on February 20, 2014
By Shikha Bagchi Search Marketing Wizards LLC http://www.search-marketing-wizards.com/ Online marketing also known as Internet marketing, Web marketing, digital marketing, & eMarketing is basically promotion of products and services through the Internet. Online Marketing is important because that’s where most of your prospects are today. Some Top Online Marketing Strategies: Search Engine Marketing Email marketing Display […]
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