The conversation around CRM (customer relationship management) is always shifting. Over the past several years, we’ve seen cycles of increased focus on enterprise CRM technology and strategy and periods where the conversation has largely centered on the ways in which small and midsized businesses (SMBs) can utilize these tools to compete with larger corporations. At […]
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“The most important thing that we look at is the underlying health of the marketplace,” says eBay CEO Devin Wenig. “For me, that really comes down to three things. It’s how many people are shopping with us? How many people are selling with us? And how much inventory is in the marketplace? What’s on the
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Getting approved for a small business loan from traditional lenders or the SBA is difficult. A growing number of businesses are securing funding through online lenders. What do restaurants, auto parts stores and essentially all businesses have in common? They can’t survive for long without some combination of cash or financing. A significant lapse in
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(Image Source: Unsplash) Here’s a reality check: Not everyone has what it takes to become an entrepreneur. A lot of people dream of becoming one. Sure. But a good majority of them don’t even take the first step towards their path to success. Everything remains just that — a dream. On the other hand, there
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Small businesses around the country face a constant barrage of information, new tactics, the latest strategies, and a whole slew of garbage when it comes to modern marketing. Whether it’s the latest snake oil salesman trying to convince a business owner to part with $5,000 of their hard-earned profits for an ad, or a $2,000
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Responsive websites are a necessity in today’s digital marketplace. That isn’t surprising when statistics state that 51% of time spent online in the United States took place from a mobile device, rather than a personal computer. Your website should be mobile-friendly and responsive any time a user visits. Otherwise, you’re turning business away at the
Starting a business comes with a number of risks. Heck, opening a business is a risk within itself. According to one source, one out of five business fail in their first year. And, 50% of small businesses fail after the first five years. These statistics might be a little discouraging. But, taking risks can pay
Will your small business survive should a global economic downturn happen again? Will it thrive when the economy dips? Reconnecting with the Customer When things are tight, companies should be reappraising their markets and really looking at who they are selling to. Businesses owners should be reconnecting with their consumers and figuring out how to
Any small business owner knows that running a small business isn’t as easy as it looks. The common misconception is that since there are fewer things to take care of, the operational and management tasks aren’t that challenging. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, running a small business is much harder
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rawpixel / Pixabay Attracting new customers while retaining current ones can be a challenge for even the most established businesses. Luckily, there are resources available to help market your business, meet customers demands, and deal with potential issues. Some are free, while others come at a cost. Here are a few tools your small business
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