Are startups that are active in social media more likely to succeed? One company that funds startups thinks that’s the case – at least for online retailers.
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How to Build Stronger Customer Relationships
Customers these days are much less forgiving of poor customer service – with the Internet, it’s too easy to take your business elsewhere – so getting customer relationships right should be a top priority of any business.
Poor Hiring Practices Can Hurt Your Company’s Reputation
A company’s reputation factors pretty high into job hunting considerations, according to new research from CareerBuilder.
How to Be a Better Boss
As a small business owner or manager, you have the ability to set the tone for your whole organization, so you want to be sure your employees are as happy and as productive as they can be.
Employee Wellness Programs Pay for Themselves … And Then Some
As a small business, keeping your employees healthy and happy should be a top priority, but what you may not know is that there’s a big financial incentive for doing so.
How to Get the Most Out of Twitter
Twitter can be a great place for getting your message out and for interacting with customers, but there are a few basic practices to follow that will help make you more respected and effective.
Why Business Plans Fail
Complacency and fear are two of the biggest obstacles to business success
Want to Improve Morale? Hire More Women
It might not be Debbie Downer who’s lowering the morale in your business; it might be Bob Bummer.
How to Deal with Difficult People at Work
It’s impossible to spend much time in the business world without running into difficult personality types, so learning to deal with them effectively can make a big difference in your career and business.
How to Make Sure Your Meetings Aren’t Totally Lame
Meetings are a necessary evil in the corporate world, but you can take steps to make sure your meetings are as productive as they can be.
How to Negotiate Like a Pro
As a small business owner, you probably do a lot of your own negotiating (along with a lot of other things). Here are some tips that could help make you a more effective negotiator – which could mean more dollars flowing to your business.
Don’t Let a Slow Website Drive Away Customers
A website is the public face of your business, and it’s also your best marketing tool, so you need to get it right.