small businesses
How 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…
Read MoreCreating Your Own Digital Marketing Plan Can Be A Beast…But, It Doesn’t Have To Be
If you’re like most small business owners, getting the hang of the technological aspects of your business can be a little challenging. In fact, according to a Forbes study 48% of small business owners don’t have a website and only about 56% do any sort of analytics for their marketing programs. The task of developing…
Read MoreIs Pinterest Right For Small Business?
If you’re like most small business owners today, you want to know the best way to reach your target market. And being the savvy individual you are, you’ve probably noticed the wide variety of free social media platforms and are probably wondering which one is the best for you. Facebook and Twitter tend to…
Read MoreDesigned for Small Business Owners: Get the Most Out of Your Social Media
Stop being overwhelmed by your social media. Learn quick, effective ways to increase your reach and brand your message without spending a bunch of money or time.
Read MoreOh No, You Didn’t Say That!
These days it can be a challenge to participate in social media without a bombardment of political statements, rants, and horror stories. How is the small business owner supposed to actively utilize these free and engaging tools (think Facebook, Twitter, etc) without dipping their toes in the ever churning waters of public opinion? Well, perhaps…
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