Get Your Website Ready for Global Visitors

Get Your Website Ready for Global Visitors

  • Posted by Liz Overstreet
  • On February 18, 2011
Many small business owners use websites to help them market their products and services and provide information about their businesses to potential customers. But few of them set up their website with the intention of selling worldwide, at least not right away. But if you have a website, potential customers throughout the world may be […]
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Big Ideas for Small Business: SBA Offers Online Resources

  • Posted by Liz Overstreet
  • On February 11, 2011
You are probably already aware that the Small Business Administration has loan programs for small businesses. But you may not be aware of the many resources the SBA provides to help small-business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs manage and grow successful businesses. A quick and easy way to learn more about these resources is to go […]
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Improving Customer Service Tips

  • Posted by Liz Overstreet
  • On February 9, 2011
Small businesses operators must find an edge when competing with corporations for the same customers. Even if your competition is not some Fortune 500 company located miles from your operation, one attribute you want to maintain is superior customer service. Happy customers are repeat customers and provide excellent word of mouth recommendations to the people […]
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‘SWOT’ Your Competition

  • Posted by Liz Overstreet
  • On January 28, 2011
Some small-business owners are familiar with the concept of conducting a SWOT analysis of their business to help them with strategic planning. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.Entrepreneurs can use SWOT analysis to evaluate their business with regard to internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) and external factors (opportunities and threats). This helps them […]
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