The Lowdown on #BlackFriday for Entrepreneurs by: Custom Toll Free, November 23, 2012 This Black Friday appears to be spurring the usual mayhem but what's the real deal on the discounts for entrepreneurs? This isn't just a "good" week to be out getting the Christmas gift shopping done early, it's actually a smart time for savvy entrepreneurs to be hunting for deals for their businesses as well. However, before you splurge and blow critical working capital ask these four important questions: 1. Do You Need it? Read More
Best Day for Businesses: Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday by: Custom Toll Free, November 21, 2012 Black Friday may be the most famous shopping day of the year but is it really as critical to businesses as Cyber Monday? Black Friday continues to be one of the most hyped and busiest shopping days but it could certainly be losing value for businesses due to a combination of emerging factors. Read More
Obama Wins: A Powerful #Technology Lesson for Entrepreneurs by: Custom Toll Free, November 9, 2012 Republican or Democrat, business owners must recognize Obama's victory was a win for technology and delivers a poignant lesson in harnessing the latest tools and tactics. Read More
Four Critical Lessons for Startups from 2012 Presidential Debates by: 00juno, October 17, 2012 The presidential debate drives home vital marketing lessons for entrepreneurs and new startups. Beyond revealing which presidential candidate says they are going to do more for small business growth, the recent Obama vs. Romney debates have highlighted four of the most crucial marketing factors for entrepreneurs as we move into 2013. Read More
A Startup’s Guide to #SocialMedia by: 00juno, October 1, 2012 Startups are embracing social media in a big way but how can entrepreneurs make sure their efforts are effective? Here are seven tips for better social media for startups: Read More
#AppleMaps #Technology Fail: A Big Warning for Business Owners by: Custom Toll Free, September 22, 2012 Apple's Maps app has failed of epic proportions, stirring up angry protests across the web and even resulting in politicians publicly calling for fixes. It isn't even that the app is ugly or missing important buildings or even cities, some are calling transport errors, including subway station and airport locations, downright dangerous and life threatening. Read More
#GoogleMap #Technology: Your Competitors Rerouting Your Traffic by: Custom Toll Free, September 8, 2012 Google maps are changing the future. Not just the future of the flow of road traffic but they are increasingly controlling the flow of dollars to businesses too. Unless you are taking control of driving the traffic to you, the revenues are going to the competition… The Google Advantage Read More
How Do Vanity Numbers Help Your Business? by: Custom Toll Free, August 27, 2012 Vanity numbers are incredibly powerful business tools, which provide many short and long term advantages to those who use them. These premium toll free numbers have long been sought after for their incredible branding benefits. Not only do they give CEOs superior bragging rights, they provide enhanced visibility and brand recognition, which can easily be used to dominate markets. Read More
#TechnologyStartups & #Entrepreneurs by: Custom Toll Free, August 24, 2012 The bulk of venture capital continues to go to a few select destinations, with Silicon Valley startups traditionally scooping up 40% of all funding. What about those who don't want to head here, find it too expensive, believe a real shift may be in play already or who just hate earthquakes? Read More
Startup Success: Should You Move Into an Incubator? by: Custom Toll Free, August 22, 2012 Serial entrepreneurs may not think they need the structure of an incubator space to propel their business ideas forward, but newbie college dropout or veteran business owner there are many advantages to incubators. As a new entrepreneur is it smart to move your fledgling startup into an incubator to spur success? Yes, you bootstrap your new business from home in your pajamas without having to deal with all the geek wiz kids and novices but you will definitely miss out on the many benefits one of these programs can offer. Read More
