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5 Platforms for Networking In the Digital Age
Guest Blog by Breanna Gunn Networking conjures up images of professionally awkward events with required name tags and forced small talk. Needless to say, it’s one of the few things we didn’t miss when the COVID-19 pandemic pushed us into quarantine. Working from home required us all to find new ways to build professional connections and get some…
Read MorePhilanthropy And Business Culture
Is philanthropy a part of your small business culture? What benefits could your business realize by incorporating philanthropy into the fabric of your organization? It may help differentiate your business from competitors. As consumers look for products and services they are also paying attention to companies working to better their communities. Employees are paying attention to companies that support socially responsible initiatives. One statistic provided by America’s…
Read MoreDCA Virtual Business Support Records First Review on Clutch
With today’s rigid restrictions on public movement and gathering because of COVID-19, many businesses are opting for outsourced customer support. Outsourcing companies have been around for a while, and their impact on companies and business owners has been positive. Your company may be able to save on costs by utilizing the services of an outsourcing…
Read MoreAirmeet vs Hopin vs Swapcard
Are you considering hosting an event, conference, or important meeting and are Zoom-fatigued? This past year has evolved technology as our society shifted from in-person to online. No wonder deciding what platform makes the most sense for a smooth event with the features and capabilities you need is a challenge. Here are three platforms that we think are noteworthy. Airmeet Airmeet allows you to host immersive online activities…
Read MoreWebsite Trends & Functionality in 2021
Technology and the digital space evolve in the blink of an eye. That includes websites. Let’s chat about some of the hot new things and must-haves for websites to attract and engage. Website Functionality Overall functionality has a high impact on how your website is indexed by Google. A mobile responsive design is a MUST. Beginning March 2021, Google implemented their Mobile First policy which means desk-top versions will not show up…
Read MoreLinkedIn Events & LinkedIn Live
In the age of social distancing, hosting events remotely is a must for many small businesses. There are many benefits to consider with virtual events: increased flexibility, decreased expenses, wider reach, and the ability to wear yoga pants. While many of these online event platforms existed, their visibility has risen since the start of the pandemic. Facebook has had Facebook Live for some time, and last year began putting…
Read MoreNegotiate Like a Ninja
Negotiating, for most of us, is a word that causes anxiety and gives us a pit in our stomach. You know, that pit that tells you you’re dreading doing something? We often associate negotiating with confrontation or interacting with the pushy used car salesman. For small business owners, learning how to develop your negotiation skills is essential. Let’s start developing your negotiating skills by building your knowledge. Mike Lander, a Business Strategist,…
Read MoreMoving Into 2021 With a Solid Plan
As the year is coming to a close, many business owners are planning for 2021. If not for the whole year, at least for the first quarter of the new year. How do you plan for your business, especially when we have had such an odd year? Myself, I rely on my advisor to help guide me…
Read MoreWhat Makes an Ideal Client?
Not everyone is your ideal client. Read that again. You have the ability, within your business model, to put systems and process in place to attract your ideal clients. I’m not talking Law of Attraction, but real actionable items. Not that I am against the Law of Attraction, I’m just more of a practical mindset in that once you visualize what you want,…
Read MoreLinkedIn: 690 Million Users and Growing
Did you know that LinkedIn has 690 MILLION active users? This was announced by parent company, Microsoft at the end of April in their quarterly earnings news. How is LinkedIn gaining so many users? For this, we need to look at some of the newest features and how that drives users to this business-oriented platform. Live Streaming – This…
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