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
3 Reasons a Female Entrepreneur Will Make Your Day by: Vanity Numbers, February 4, 2014 It’s no secret that the amount of start ups the country and the economy has seen in the last five years has increased exponentially. In fact, the amount of start […] Read More
3 Reasons a Female Entrepreneur Will Make Your Day by: Custom Toll Free, It’s no secret that the amount of start ups the country and the economy has seen in the last five years has increased exponentially. In fact, the amount of start ups that have appeared on the market during this time frame is one of the highest peaks ever. There are many reasons for this, some of which we have already discussed. But a shockingly large percentage of those start ups are actually female entrepreneurs. In 2011, there were 8.1 million female owned or operated businesses in the U.S. So how are females jumping into the entrepreneurial world with both feet? What is the desire behind women who strive to become entrepreneurs? The reasons are simple. Read More
Reach into the Toll Free Bag of Marketing Tricks by: 00juno, January 30, 2014 As a small business owner, you almost have to perform magic to grow your operation into a sustainable, thriving enterprise. The most savvy small business owners think way outside the box to come up with innovative growth strategies that you cannot find in college business textbooks. From guerilla marketing to creatively producing "How to…" online videos, you can remain steps ahead of the business competition. Yet one telephone trick can turn your entire business around. Toll Free Number Magic Read More
3 Surprising Facts About Using Toll Free Numbers in the Digital World by: Custom Toll Free, January 29, 2014 In today’s digital age, who actually punches in digits, dials, and speaks to someone? It almost seems like a thing of the past, right? Today it’s all about initiating a command by touching or swiping a screen, or by voice, or literally the push of a button. However, while society loves how much technology has made our lives more flexible, convenient, it doesn’t always make things easier. What about the moments when customers need to call a toll free number and speak to a live representative when they have a specific question or concern? Yes, these cases still do happen. Sure, most businesses offer an online help, support, or chat system that allows users to log on and ask their questions or voice their concerns. But it isn’t the same, is it? Here are three surprising facts about using toll free numbers in our digital world: Read More
The Toll of Losing Business at Home by: 00juno, January 28, 2014 You may hear from your family, friends, and colleagues that you should never bring your work home with you. As a small business owner, however, you may not have a choice. Small businesses cannot afford to lose business because prospective and loyal customers cannot reach them telephone. Not only do you need a toll free number to provide your customers with an easy way to contact you, you also must integrate your small business toll free number within your home automation system. What is Home Automation? Read More
What Does Your Small Business Model and Entrepreneurial Mindset Have in Common? by: 00juno, January 24, 2014 When new small business owners contemplate on how to structure their enterprises, there are several models they can choose from. Most model options depend on legal status, as well as how the small business operators structure their organizations. However, most business experts do not consider entrepreneurship to be a business model. Yet many small business owners mistakenly refer to their operations as entrepreneurial endeavors. But the cold, hard truth is entrepreneurship starts and ends in the brain and not everyone has what it takes to become a thriving entrepreneur. It's in Your Head Read More
The Most Effective, Time-Tested Asset Any Small Business Can Afford by: Custom Toll Free, January 22, 2014 Small business owners face difficult decisions when it comes to deciding which assets to purchase. Factors involved in the decision process include return on investment, budget constraints, and depreciation schedule. You can scrunch your hands until they turn blue, but the most effective time-tested asset any small business can afford sits at the tip of your fingertips. You do not have to spend thousands to get your small business name out to a wide variety of consumer demographics. In fact, you are better off burning a stack of $100 bills than throwing your small business budget out the window. You can save thousands of dollars by simply acquiring one or more toll free vanity numbers. Toll Free Connections Read More
Best Business Strategy for Success—Domain Name With Matching Toll Free Number by: Custom Toll Free, January 20, 2014 For businesses to gain and maintain a competitive edge in this “comeback” economy, it is no secret that every company needs a website. Whether you are selling from a retail storefront or primarily online, your web presence is an important aspect in establishing your business brand—and that sells! The first step in promoting your brand is to understand what it is and who you target. Understanding Brand 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
