Break Out From a Crowded Field with Crowdfunding by: admin, March 11, 2014 Since the financial meltdown of 2007-2008, small business owners have found it difficult to obtain financing to grow their small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners who struggle to meet […] Read More
How Entrepreneurs Can Enjoy the Quality of Life by: Custom Toll Free, February 21, 2014 The advantages of running small businesses far outweigh the disadvantages. However, many aspiring entrepreneurs fall into bad habits, from allowing stress to consume them, abandoning their personal lives, or even failing to implement visions and meeting goals. There never seems to be enough hours in the day to accomplish what you need to accomplish. You may think you require a boot camp session in entrepreneur 101, but instead you can follow some simple lifestyle tips to get your body and mind on the right small business track. Exercise Read More
Small Business Technology: Ask the Right Questions Before You Spend Money by: Vanity Numbers, February 18, 2014 Small business owners must find ways to stay competitive with larger companies that have more resources to expand their market share. The best way to remain competitive with larger businesses […] Read More
Small Businesses Get “Gritty” With It by: Custom Toll Free, February 5, 2014 Small business operators have myriad ways to measure the success of their small businesses. Of all of the metrics used to gauge small business success, sales and marketing invariably appear near the top of the list. However, do you know that you can measure sales and marketing by using a methodology that does not include dollars and cents? You can measure small business growth in terms of grit. What is Grit? Dr. Angela Duckworth has spent time and money researching grit. The University of Pennsylvania professor defines grit as "sticking with things over the long term until you master them." She adds that gritty people approach success as a marathon, not a sprint. Grit represents resilience, perseverance, and dedication. In the world of small business, grit has several applications to sales and marketing. Read More
Is a Bigger Profit Margin for Your Small Business Only a Phone Call Away? by: 00juno, January 17, 2014 Small businesses today are pushing for the bigger, better deal. More sales, more growth, and bigger profits. But what is the secret to achieving all of these goals? What is the one thing your small business might be missing to increase your profit margin? A toll free vanity number. Can more sales and bigger profits really only be a phone call away? Yes! A toll free vanity number can improve call back rates, improve conversions considerably, increase brand recognition, which all ultimately lead to more sales and a bigger profit margin for your small business. Read More
Is Your Small Business Trending in the Right Direction for 2014? by: 00juno, January 10, 2014 As the global economy continues to recover from the most recent recession, these are uncertain times for small business owners. For 2014, the most important changes and trends we can expect to see are related to data, manufacturing, energy, and content marketing. Find out how your small business can get on board and start 2014 off right by following these trends. Read More
Enhance Small Business Growth with a Personal and Powerful Toll Free Number by: Custom Toll Free, January 6, 2014 All small businesses the same obstacles: competing against larger conglomerates, offering competitive prices, and staying in business. Small, local businesses—including the American “mom and pop” appeal—are not dying, but it has become increasingly difficult for these businesses to not only stay in business, but grow. Read More
2014 Means Small Business Growth by: Custom Toll Free, December 26, 2013 Now that the holidays are over for yet another year, we look around us to survey the damage. The New Year is now around the corner and in less than a week, it will be back to reality and 2014 will be officially upon us. So what does 2014 mean for small businesses? According to Inc magazine, 2014 promises huge success for small businesses. The sky is the limit for businesses in the upcoming new year. It will be all about opportunity and huge growth potential. In a recent survey of a number of top CEOs and businesses, 37 percent claimed their business was a success, and even 45 percent claimed their business was good and stable. This is a large percentage for a number of businesses in a country that is still on the outskirts of one of the most crippling recessions in history. Read More
The Future of Small Business: Improving Customer Experiences by: 00juno, December 9, 2013 Many people ponder on the future of small businesses. Some believe the focus will be on innovations whereas others believe it will be marketing strategies. With both of these in mind, what is the common factor between the two? If you thought customer experience, you’re right! Customer experience is the basis of everything you do in your business. Customers are the reason why you are in business and the very roots beneath your success. Without customers you have no business. Some what are some ways you can improve on customer experience and ensure the future success of your small business? Learn Customer Needs Read More
#DF13 Custom Toll Free and The Internet of Customers by: 00juno, November 20, 2013 Custom Toll Free is proud to be attending the exceptional Dreamforce 2013 conference. The conference is going on right now through tomorrow in San Francisco, and this year’s theme is all about the ‘Internet of customers’. Today’s world is all about personalization and reaching customers through digital and mobile mediums. Custom Toll Free knows and recognizes the importance of customers and sets aside time and makes huge investments, in both time and monetary form, into continuing and improving customer service as well as improving services and continuing to be a leading toll free service provider. Read More
