August 24, 2018For many, newsletters are one of those good-to-know-they’re-there-but-don’t-really-care-to-read-them-now type of email content that automatically...- August 23, 2018Apparently, the world has gone mobile. Not that it had stopped. But ever since...
- August 17, 2018What does it take to be the best boss today? Companies in the past...
- August 15, 2018To drive a business forward, bosses have to first move people forward. And here...
- August 9, 2018While running a business or working a job you love at the office can...
- August 5, 2018While there may be different reasons behind employee performance ranging from management to personal...
- July 16, 2018It would be unrealistic to say that social media hasn’t become a part of...
- July 10, 2018With77% of the American population on at least one social media platform, will getting...
- July 8, 2018You want to have the best possible employees you can find from what...
- June 22, 2018About 80 years ago, the 48-hour work schedule that many of us have known...
- June 18, 2018Remember that time when Colgate released a food line? Yes. Colgate. The world-renowned toothpaste...
- June 13, 2018Two decades ago, “hack” was a term only related with illegal and unethical computer...
- June 4, 2018Increasing client complaints, lowered morale, and energy amongst your employees or stagnant sales can...
- May 28, 2018Finding the right people to fill the different roles in a company is no...
- May 16, 2018It’s not wrong to be driven. But to get there, you need to be...
- May 10, 2018Small business owners often oversee many things to help ensure the success of their...
- April 19, 2018There are a lot of things that need to go smoothly in a medical...
- April 18, 2018Buying a car is a big thing for small businesses. One reason is because...
- April 12, 2018Thanks to technology and social media, the written word has become more common than...
- April 6, 2018Your car has insurance. You have insurance. Your business needs insurance. The right kind...
- April 5, 2018Online reviews on a product or service, now more than ever, can do a...
- April 3, 2018Exercising professional human resource practices is essential in keeping every aspect of a business’...
- March 25, 2018Though small business owners may not have the opportunity to escape to white sand...
- March 20, 2018They say that creativity can come from the most unexpected places. Well, while that...
- March 8, 2018Not to start negatively, but realistically, the chances of the world finding an infinite...
- March 8, 2018Big savings come from small practices. This is also true when it comes to...
- February 26, 2018The recent news about Unlinkd’s co-founder Matt Berriman stepping down from his CEO post...
- February 23, 2018While there are ways to prevent stress from getting on your nerves and rendering...
- February 20, 2018Small construction companies have come a long way than just simply being brick-and-mortar stores...
- February 14, 2018If you’re a stay-at-home mom or dad reading this, we believe in you. Parents are...
- February 13, 2018There’s no question that multitasking is an acquired talent that couples somehow automatically acquire...
- February 8, 2018A recent report from the Washington Post hinted that retail stores have to consider...
- February 6, 2018As not all stores are created equal, so are shoppers. A shopper may be in...
- February 5, 2018At any time of the year, safety is always one of the primary things...
- January 25, 2018If your 2017 sales weren’t as expected or you just need a wee bit...
- January 23, 2018According to the Leading Edge Alliance National Manufacturing Outlook Survey, about 81% of manufacturing...
- January 19, 2018Finding good employees is one thing. Keeping them is entirely another. Job satisfaction touches a...
- January 17, 2018If by some bizarre happenstance you didn’t know how powerful short videos could be...
- January 5, 2018Thinking of what your brand or service stands for is one thing. Getting it...
- January 5, 2018Saving on time, money and office space are just some of the awesome reasons...
- December 29, 2017Even just thinking of where to set up shop for your very first small...
- December 25, 2017It’s the start of a new calendar year and across industries, there is a...
- December 22, 2017The Year 2018 is just around the bend, and you’re at the stage of...
- December 15, 2017What with their homes and their business to manage extra on the holidays, the...
- December 14, 2017Tending to holiday preparations at home alone (see what we did there?) can easily...
- December 8, 2017'Tis the season. Yes, it's that time of the year once again! The uber...
- December 1, 2017With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will be in full swing by...
- November 28, 2017As an entrepreneur -- whether you’re new to the biz or already an institution...
- November 17, 2017Fraud and corruption are things that all entrepreneurs have to face. With the variety...
- November 14, 2017Carpe diem, or seize the day, is a powerful phrase made popular by Horace...
- November 8, 2017Launching a startup, like anything worth it, demands dedication, time, passion and commitment. And...
- October 9, 2017Your business has grown exponentially since you started it at home five years ago....
- September 29, 2017Despite the advantages of texting, instant messaging and emailing, the telephone is still the...
- September 15, 2017By Pol Arellano A good company -- a company that is able to achieve many...
- September 5, 2017By Pol Arellano Talking with clients over the phone isn’t always a walk in the...
- August 28, 2017By Pol Arellano It’s 5:30 in the afternoon on a Friday and your employees have...
- August 15, 2017By Pol Arellano Congratulations -- you are now the proud owner of a start-up! And...
- August 1, 2017To paraphrase a popular Bee Gees song: it’s only words, but words are all...
- July 25, 2017By Pol Arellano A good first impression, according to research, is mostly based on one...
- June 16, 2017In this world, the only constant thing is change. And this applies to everything,...
- May 29, 2017The key to keeping your employees happily working as hard as they could is...
- May 24, 2017By Pol Arellano Unforgettable… that’s what you are. Or at least that’s what your business...
- May 2, 2017Ah yes, oh yes. The United Airlines debacle. Days after the viral man-dragging incident,...
- April 10, 2017By Pol Arellano Client trust. As an entrepreneur, you’re especially familiar with these two very...
- March 21, 2017By Pol Arellano It’s not always sunny and rose-colored in the comment section of your...
- February 24, 2017By now, you as an entrepreneur know just how important phone calls are to...
- December 21, 2016By Rigor C. Arellano Giving isn’t passé (research actually recommends doing it all year round)....
- December 6, 2016By Rigor C. Arellano The holidays are coming! And once again, big malls will be...
- December 1, 2016By Rigor C. Arellano You think your business is something special. You think it’s something...
- November 18, 2016By Franz Bartolome Multitasking is a feat that millennials seem to have mastered from inception. It...
- November 18, 2016By Rigor C. Arellano Advertising invites people. Experience makes customers. It sounds simple enough, and yet...
- October 21, 2016By Rigor Arellano It’s 11 p.m. You’re just about to get your final wink for...
- October 4, 2016By Rigor C. Arellano One of the most successful and well-loved companies in the world...
- September 18, 2016By Rigor C. Arellano What could happen in 3 seconds? A 10-percent drop on your...
- September 13, 2016By Rigor C. Arellano When the upcoming presidential elections gets 1 in 4 small business...
- September 8, 2016By Rigor C. Arellano You’ve probably heard of local businesses, or better yet, seen your...
- September 4, 2016It is the goal of any (sane) hardworking entrepreneur to get the most amount...
- August 30, 2016In today’s tech-savvy times, we can order Indonesian takeout food with a click of...
- August 30, 2016In today’s digitally distracting times, effective listening is as rare a trait as being...
- August 23, 2016“Hello, it’s me. I was wondering if after all these years you’d like to...
- August 22, 2016Time check: 2 hours, 13 minutes before the event starts. As of right now, there’s...
- June 13, 2016There’s an old adage that says, “You only get one chance to make a...
- June 9, 2016Working remotely has its advantages. Whether you turn a spare bedroom or another area...
- June 2, 2016All of this modern technology is great, but sometimes it aids in a lack...
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- May 27, 2016If you’re a business owner, chances are good that you are constantly looking to...
- May 24, 2016You’ve worked hard to make your small business successful. There have been more 18...
- May 20, 2016Soaring energy costs, downsizing, and commuter traffic are all factors in making working remotely...
- May 19, 2016In these trying times, small and medium businesses are trying to keep up with...
- May 17, 2016If you own a business, you know the dreaded feeling of a missed call....
- May 10, 2016What do we mean by this? Inbox rules can refer to a number of...
- May 9, 2016Email is the most common form of work-related communication. So many people are bombarded...
- May 9, 2016Digital communication values continue to grow, as do consumer expectations regarding response time. This...
- May 3, 2016In our technological age, we still rely on our phones to do business. When...
- May 2, 2016When you’re in business, you need reliable communication with everyone. From your clients to...
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- April 22, 2016The phone rings for a while at your small business, and no one gets...
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- April 18, 2016Everyone has things they have to do, and using a calendar can help you...
- April 14, 2016Chronically late humans, listen up: you are not alone. Millions of busy people all...
- April 13, 2016Scheduling software is very important for any business large or small. It will ensure...
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- April 4, 2016Do you want more sales? Are you looking to grow your company’s profitability? Of...
- March 31, 2016A small business really needs prompt phone pick up. It might seem like a...
- March 28, 2016The Key Roles of Live Customer Service Representatives A customer service representative might sound like...
- March 25, 2016There is a severe price for poor customer service. If you don't treat your...
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- March 24, 2016No business is going to retain all of its customers; you have some that...
- March 22, 2016How often have you taken to the Internet or texted a friend to tell...
- March 17, 2016Have you experienced another person noticing something unique about you? Perhaps someone you do...
- March 15, 2016Customer service isn’t a nice-to-have in today’s competitive market. It’s a necessity that directly...
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- March 9, 2016Every business knows that customer service is crucial to its survival. Without satisfied customers,...
- March 4, 2016The fastest way to upset a consumer who calls in requesting customer assistance is...
- March 1, 2016The groan and impatient facial expression give away an inkling that the man on...
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- February 17, 2016Thomas Edison, one of the greatest innovators, famously said that invention is 1 percent...
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- February 11, 2016Unfortunately, many people find it hard to succeed because they have issues concentrating, and...
- February 9, 2016Success isn’t just an abstract concept - it’s a realistic goal that many people...
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- January 7, 2016If you can pinpoint the exact emotion you’re feeling, or if you can easily...
- January 6, 2016You see them all the time: people who seem to have it all, who...
- January 4, 2016Sometimes, it’s the small things which define successful people more than the big things. ...
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- December 23, 2015Are you overwhelmed by the amount of work you need to do in just...
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- December 17, 2015Have you ever wondered what it takes to be successful? After speaking with and...
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- October 12, 2015The term virtual receptionist can be a little confusing. Just by the sound of...
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- August 21, 2015So you have your license and the experience to work as some kind of...
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- July 31, 2015So you have a small business, but you want to appear professional. You no...
- July 27, 2015You could describe customer service as anything that a business or company does to...
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- July 15, 2015When someone hears about phones and marketing in the same breath, they immediately think...
- July 9, 2015If you have seen any comedic television shows or movies in the past couple...
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- May 6, 2015So you’ve watched all the movies, read an entire magazine and even bought a...
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- April 22, 2015Many business owners are reluctant when it comes to hiring a professional receptionist because...
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- February 25, 2015By making almost everything accessible, the Internet opens many gates to help you grow...
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