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SEO is still highly relevant for bloggers and business owners alike, and to ignore it isn’t something I would recommend. I’m not suggesting it is the be all and end all, of course, but with a good, ongoing SEO campaign, you can expect to boost the number of quality visitors to your website by a significant amount. (more…)
Working from home has many brilliant benefits, and it’s even better if you can run a business from home too. You’ll dramatically cut operational costs, and can work in an environment that suits you best and helps you be more productive. (more…)
Do you long to be one of the best salespeople around? Perhaps you run a business, and want to drive more sales to it? Believe it or not, some of the essential qualities needed to be successful in sales are things that we can all do. The only trouble is, we seldom consider those characteristics. As a result, some of us that do have to sell for a living aren’t performing at our best.
If you are serious about selling, it’s vital that you are in top form. So, what is it that you need to do? Today, I will discuss the best strategies for improving your sales techniques and how to fix any problem areas. Here is what you need to know: (more…)
Blogging has become one of those dreams jobs that many people aspire to attain, but very few reach the end goal. They either overestimate their ability to generate revenue from the blog or they quit their day jobs too early and can’t sustain the inevitably slow start that blogging has.
To help you avoid those pitfalls, here are some of the most common mistakes that a new blogger makes which ultimately leads to the failure of their new venture.
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Many entrepreneurs and new business owners are tremendously keen to start hiring employees as soon as possible. It’s not much of a surprise. After all, a company office full with staff appears to be more professional than a solo operation run from your mom’s spare bedroom. But should hiring be on your list of priorities? The truth is, probably not. The second you start hiring, it opens up a different can of worms altogether, and your business will change overnight. Here are a few of the common issues you might experience.
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Ever heard of OneDrive? Chances are, if you use Hotmail, you have. OneDrive is Microsoft’s Cloud Storage solution and after I made the move a few months ago, I’m now officially a fan. If you signup you receive a mere 5GB for free, that used to be 15GB, and compared to Google’s 15GB you ask me why should I move? Well, there are a few ways to up your GB’s game with OneDrive. I actually received a 200GB free code with my external hard drive purchase recently, so that was nice. You can invite people to join, and you’ll receive 0,5GB both for free, but that’s only up to 10GB (sign-up here with my code and receive your first extra 0,5 GB). (more…)
So, you’ve decided you want a career as a blogger? Well, congratulations on taking a bold step into the future. Deciding to work as a freelancer is something that takes a lot of courage and determination. There are a lot of financial headaches that are common for freelancers, and you need to try to get around these. That’s why you need some advice on how to kick-start your career as a blogging maestro. So, without further ado, follow the advice I’m giving you below to secure the best blogging career you can. (more…)
If you run your own business and somehow haven’t dragged yourself into the digital age yet, then I commend you for somehow keeping up. Computers have made everything a lot easier and more efficient, and as a result faster. Communications that might have taken a week back in the 1970s, can now be relayed in a matter of minutes through a series of emails and attachments. Everyone is online now. And that’s because computers can handle pretty much all aspects of your business.
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This guide will show you just how much you can do from the comfort of your own desk. Most of this can even translate onto a smartphone! It’s time to do out with the filing cabinets and fax machines and phonebooks. All that stuff is taking up valuable office space. You have all the tools you need available at your disposal with the simple click of a mouse (or touchscreen). (more…)
Hello hello! US-based or not, the next couple of weeks it’s all about Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday and Cyber Monday, because there are AWESOME deals out there! Time to work on your self-development, business investments and must buys! I’ve collected the best deals for creative online entrepreneurs and bloggers. So even if you don’t live in the U.S., you’ll have a good chance of scoring a good deal online if you know where to look. And I must confess, I already bought more than planned, and Black Friday is not even here!! But the deals are! (more…)
There is no better time of the year to invest in your self-development and business than November. November is basically December so basically the new year right? So it’s time to make some new year’s plans and think further than the everyday bits and bobs. (more…)
Wasted time leads to lower productivity, and a dented bottom line. Every moment that you waste in the office has knock-on consequences. So, if you’re going to avoid those devastating consequences, you should be aware of the things that waste your time in the office. (more…)
You started a business. You want to be a successful entrepreneur. But are you well prepared? I’m not talking about the ‘I went to business school’ or ‘I ready every issue of Forbes’. (more…)