Latest Stories for November, 2011

 

Gift, Cash Or Greeting Card?

Cash, Gift or Greeting Card? Ah, the age-old question during the Holiday season: Cash, gift or greeting card? A question that has plagued even the best and most prepared Holiday shopper. When it comes to this dilemma, there are certain guidelines that you can follow to help you answer that…

What Do Your Millennial Employees Really Want?

What do Millennials in the work force really want? One thing is loud and clear: They want their Facebook, Twitter and smartphones—and if your business doesn’t give them what they want, they’ll find an employer that will. That’s a major finding from the second annual “Cisco Connected…

Business Gift Giving Mistakes

Business Gift Giving Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make Life is chalk full of those “gotcha” moments. When it comes to gift giving, those moments can be embarrassing. Knowledge is power. So before you start shopping, educate yourself and consider the following: Mistake #1: giving a…

The 10 Brand Questions Every SMB Must Answer

Not to get sentimental on you, but a new year is quickly approaching. I know, it just sort of sneaks up on you. And with that new year c0kes the perfect opportunity to evaluate your brand, look at the value you’re bringing your customers and recommit yourself to improving upon that over the next…

Marketers Committing Business Suicide by Ignoring 50+ Consumers, Expert Asserts

Vancouver, BC (Press Release – November 21, 2011) -  Boomers and their parents are over 110 million strong. With more than 2 trillion dollars in spending power, they are 47 times richer than their younger counterparts, and account for 55% of discretionary income in the United States. Yet,…

Indie Music and Other Small Biz Opportunities

Markets as unique as indie music are becoming the focus of an increasing number of small business startups. There are other opportunities as well for entrepreneurs seeking to get started. Check our roundup below. What other small business markets and tips would you add? Latest…

Who To Give Holiday Business Gifts To

Business Gifts For Clients, Employees and Service Providers When it comes to Holiday cards, they should be sent to everyone on your list, whether you’re getting them a gift or not. Customize cards with your company logo through sites like Vistaprint, and order early so you have time to sign and…

Not-So-Super Committee Fails to Make Deficit Reduction Deal

We won’t be giving thanks to the so-called Congressional “super committee” tasked with cutting the government deficit by $1.2 trillion. The committee concluded its three-month attempt to put the U.S. government budget on track without a debt reduction deal. Committee members…

The Truth Will Make You Sick, Then Set You Free

Have you ever reached that place in your business where you feel like you’re doing everything you know how to do, and still you’re in the same spot? A better question may be, “How many times have you reached that place?”  And what did you do about it? Did you stay there with that…

National Retail Federation Reports 50.8 Percent of Americans Will Make a Holiday Purchase Online

Fort Lauderdale, FL (Press Release – November 21, 2011) -  Many South Floridians will do some, if not most, of their holiday shopping on the Internet. According to the National Retail Federation, 50.8 percent of Americans will make at least one holiday purchase online. But as more consumers…

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