Small Businesses
Unorganized, Messy Receipts – Getting Ready for Tax Season
Do you hear that groaning? That’s the start of tax season. The very words invoke images of towering piles of unmanageable paper. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Whether you plan to tackle your 1040s and W2s yourself or hand the work over to a tax professional, a few tips can make the…
Read MoreGet Out of Your Own Way and Market Like a Pro
Marketing is so important in the business world. Whether you’re a major corporation or a small family run business, the way you market can make or break your business. Have you ever wondered why some companies excel while some fail at marketing? Preparation and delegation is the best path to success. However, when you are…
Read MoreContent Writing and Editing Basics
Great content marketing requires great writing and editing skills. However, not all small business owners have a strong background in proper English. Fortunately, we’ve listed several simple ways that you can become a better writer and editor. Avoid awkward pacing and steer clear of spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors through these very basic tricks: 1.)…
Read MoreNot Getting the Answers You Need? Tips on How to Write a Good Survey
Using a survey can be a good way to get information from your current or potential customers. Writing a good survey starts with creating a goal. Think about why you need a survey and what kind of information you need to get from it to be effective. Some potential reasons a business might need a…
Read MoreHow To Leave The “Ass” Out Of Assertive
How many times have you overheard an argument or other exchange and thought one or both parties was being rude? How often have you wanted to stand up for something you believe in, but have balked at the idea because you thought you might come across as being rude? There is a thin, often indiscernible…
Read MoreMake Your Email Subject Lines Count
A successful email marketing campaign starts with a good subject line! Avoid having your email deleted from your client or customer’s crowded inbox, by creating subject lines that are short, too-the-point, and (most importantly) personalized. Here are just a few tips on how to entice your audience: 1.) Don’t Use Spam-y Language Avoid loud and…
Read MoreInfluencer Marketing For Small Businesses
A recent Forbes article discussed why community matters so much for small business owners. By working together, we can create sustainable and thriving business communities that benefit everyone. “Influencer marketing” is another way of implementing this principle. While a lot of online resources about influencer marketing tend to be directed toward large, high-profile companies who are…
Read More8 Ways To Secure Your Online Presence
With every new step in technology comes an advance in hacking and other cybercriminal offenses, which can be especially devastating to a small business owner. We at DCAVirtual have come up with several ways you can better secure your online accounts. # 1 Create Strong Passwords That Are Unique to Every Account It’s not enough to have…
Read MoreHow To Accumulate Positive Online Reviews, and Use Them To Your Advantage
The Internet has been a wonderful new means of communication for small business owners. It gives us the opportunity to advertise ourselves virtually anywhere at any at time. It has also redefined our understanding of “word of mouth advertising” – expanding it to include online reviews! Satisfied clients or customers aren’t just talking about their favorite…
Read MoreHow You Can Use Outsourcing to Boost Business
If you’re like most small business owners, you’re probably skeptical of the benefits of outsourcing administrative or social media tasks. You may be concerned with the ROI and wonder if paying an additional employee or service will pay off. The truth is that outsourcing some of these vital roles to virtual business assistants, for as much or…
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