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Maximizing Your Sales Opportunities
Whether the economy is slow like it is now or booming like it’s 1999, the most successful companies are always working to of maximize productivity and profits. Continue reading
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Getting Started with On-Line Advertising
Many parts of the country are still seeing very slow business growth, and some places seem to be slipping back into the same depressed business conditions as 2008-9. This has led many companies to search for more efficient methods for … Continue reading
Google Tags Free Advertising Credit Extended
Just a quick follow up to our earlier post on the Google Tags Advertising program. Google has extended their free month offer until August 6, 2010. Sign up by then, and you can get one tag free for thirty days. … Continue reading
Hire Act Tax Breaks for New Business Hires
The Hire Act passed earlier this year provides for two tax breaks for hiring previously unemployed workers. The tax breaks are a reduction in the Social Security tax and a tax credit if the new hire is employed for at … Continue reading
Google Tags for Local Business Advertising
Google has started its new advertising vehicle for local business called Google Tags. The service adds a yellow marker to your business listing on Google Maps plus it adds a line under your text listing. Both can link to a … Continue reading
Sam’s Club Tests Business Loan Program
Sam’s Club has begun testing its online business loan program that was announced on July 6, 2010. The program will provide small businesses with access to no collateral loans of $5,000 to $25,000 through established small business lender Superior Financial … Continue reading
Establish your Identity with Google Advertising
The most successful service businesses in just about any field are the ones who establish an identity combining superior quality at a reasonable price. By the way they run their business and the way they present their products, they establish … Continue reading
Nexstar® Super Meeting will Offer Strategies for Generating Revenue and Success
Plumbing, HVAC and electrical home service contractors across the continent have the opportunity to experience the rapid results of Nexstar® Network, as the trades’ leading business development organization opens the doors of their Austin, Texas Super Meeting September 23-25, 2010. … Continue reading
Profit, Margin, Markup, and Profit
Knowing how to do a few simple calculations, and knowing the right calculation to use, can make a big difference to your bottom line. Even though you probably use a tool like Numbers Cruncher to automatically do these calculations, understanding … Continue reading
Get Away to Maintain Your Edge
Sometimes you just need to get away from the business to clear your head, and become re-energized and enthusiastic about building your own successful enterprise. Here’s how our Mike Conroy “relaxes” and recharges. Give Mike a call to discuss your … Continue reading