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How Your Business Can Use Cash Flow Management Tactics

They say smart businesses stay on top of cash flow. Cash flow problems are natural speed bumps along the long winding road of business ownership. That said, like fuel to a car, when left unfilled your operation comes to a screeching halt, leaving you (the owner) in turmoil and liable for your business’s failings. But […]

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The Power of Trademarks in Branding

Establishing a memorable and appealing brand for your business is crucial, and one aspect of this involves the effective use of trademarks to benefit your fledgling entrepreneurial efforts. Unless you are a seasoned brand-builder, you might not know what role trademarks play in giving businesses the momentum they need to succeed, so here is a […]

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4 Financial Habits Every Business Owner Should Develop

The failure rate for small businesses is surprisingly high. In 2019, the Small Business Administration published statistics showing that almost 50% of all small businesses permanently close their doors within five years. In order to increase their chances of finding success in today’s competitive market, small business owners should first make sure that they are ready to […]

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eCommerce Business Ideas amid a Pandemic

Last year, businesses had a rough time with the market due to the global pandemic. While many businesses had to shut down, others were launched despite the situation. It was all a matter of resilience and agility. Business owners had to be open-minded and quick on their feet to effectively adapt to the changing business […]

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What Are the Advantages of Implementing a Rewards Program

Whilst most of us have signed up to a loyalty scheme at one point or another, you may be wondering how valuable they actually are for businesses and whether you should create one. A well-designed loyalty program can help you build customer loyalty, deepen engagement and attract new customers.  According to research, consumers account for […]

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Billing Disaster Alert: Follow These Tips to Avoid Accounting Woes and Save Time

Has it ever happened to you that you received an incorrect invoice after availing service from a business? How did you feel at that moment? Pretty sure a large chunk of people who received a wrong invoice subconsciously formed a negative impression about the said business. It’s rightly said that a bad billing experience is […]

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How Social Media Can Grow Your Business (and Tips for Using It Effectively)

Social media is an essential part of your online marketing strategy when used effectively. A well-thought-out social platform campaign can increase your brand’s exposure, help you interact with your target audience, and build the trust and loyalty of your fans. If you want to take advantage of this free-to-use PR tool, consider these 7 tips […]

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How Marketing Professionals Can Easily Show Clients the Results They’re Getting

Clients don’t always know what they want from a marketing agency, but they expect positive results either way. Despite the challenge many marketers face from uncommunicative clients, you still need to show them how your business will improve their reach and spending power. To do this, you need to present your company’s results in a […]

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3 Promotional Products That Appeal to Gen Z

Often businesses focus on marketing to Millennials and forget the importance of marketing to the next generation: Generation Z. Now, you might wonder who Gen Z is and what makes them so different from Millennials. As an introduction, you should know that individuals in Gen Z were born between 1997 and 2014, and they are […]

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Tips to Make In House Payroll More Efficient

Processing payroll is an important task for any organization. As it is linked directly to the employees of the organization, it implies that it is linked to the company’s performance. A happy employee is more productive and is a valuable asset for any organization. Major challenges that the organization faces to process their payroll efficiently […]

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6 Ways to Run Payroll More Efficiently

Payroll can actually be pretty difficult to manage, as easy as paying employees on time and correctly seems. Payroll is more than just hours multiplied by rate of pay or a per-pay-period sum. Payroll has the ability to influence and affect a business on all levels. An employee’s whole experience within a firm and their […]

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4 Tips on How to Get Your Brand to Break through Industry Noise

We’re living in a world where new brands seem to pop up every minute. Maybe you’re part of one of these brands, or you see your brand drowning in a sea of new brands. Advanced technology makes it very easy to start a business, causing saturated markets. And at the same time, this global digitalization […]

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