Small business owners often act as a Jack of all trades, and wear an array of hats: boss, salesman, customer service rep, accountant, and administrative assistant -- just to name a few. Juggling these roles and responsibilities can be all-consuming, and even overwhelming at times. But small and...
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Whether you are an independent maker selling handwoven wares, a small hotel operator, or operate a doctor's or accountant's office, you want your business to stay current and convenient for your clients. This desire means that you need to accept online credit card payments for your goods and...
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The thought of pushing around an unwieldy shopping cart through the crowded aisles of a store has begun to feel surprisingly antiquated thanks to the rise in ecommerce websites. Still, today's online shoppers are still using shopping carts -- only this time, they're digital. In fact, if you've...
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Before your small business website can go live online and be visible in all its well-designed glory, it needs to be hosted. Web hosting provides storage space and access so that your website can exist online and your customers can see and visit it. Different size businesses will have different...
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Many small businesses depend on the ability to accept in-store, online, and mobile credit card payments. What few businesses realize, however, is that the POS systems they employ to do so often come with steep or hidden fees that can severely impact a SMB's bottom line. The world of credit card...
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Open source software has become a trendy solution across a variety of industries, from data analytics tools to databases and web browsers. Similarly, open source website building software exists, most famously, Wordpress. Because Wordpress and other open source options have grown in popularity,...
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"No man is an island, entire of itself," wrote the 16-century English poet, John Donne. Today, an unexpected population finds that his wise words ring just as they did five centuries ago: small business owners. The ultimate goal for every business is to grow leads and conversions among current...
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If you haven't yet heard of DIWM, trust us -- you will. Soon to overshadow DIY systems, DIWM stands for "Do It With Me." The idea behind DIWM is that unlike DIY systems, when small businesses launch a website, they are not left to go it alone. A DIY website builder leaves you to create your...
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When you need to find a local plumber, hairdresser, attorney, or even a dry cleaner, where do you do your research? If you're like most people, you jump online and Google what you're looking for, then click on the websites for service providers that appear in the search results. Your research is...
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If you have a small business website, you have a treasure trove of customer data at your fingertips. But are you properly harnessing the power of this data to increase sales and leads?Every time a customer visits your website, clicks on certain products, sends you a message, or purchases...
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Remember the ubiquitous Burger King slogan that promised you could, "Have it your way"? While it, of course, referred to your fast food meal, that motto was only the tip of the iceberg for an increasingly growing trend toward customization.Today, people want to personalize everything imaginable,...
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Whether you're embarking on a home improvement venture or channeling your inner Martha Stewart with Pinterest-inspired crafts, it seems like DIY (Do-It-Yourself) projects are everywhere. Heck, there's even a DIY television network to sate people's needs for getting hands-on with pretty much...
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Chew on this: taking your restaurant's online presence to the next level with an online business platform will help generate new business and bring a rapid ROI. With a robust website, you'll attract new customers and build better relationships with your current ones -- leaving them hungry for...
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If you're a realtor, then your primary role is to act as a salesperson -- closing deals and building relationships with potential leads. Top salespeople understand that to remain successful in this competitive business, marketing is key. One of the best ways to market your realtor business is...
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The day-to-day responsibilities of running a remodeling business require your full attention; there's hardly enough time left in your day to worry about attracting new clients or growing your business. An online business platform can help you with both of these tasks, and also streamline other...
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