Tag: Business Blogs

Anna Cairo blogs about protecting your privacy on social media.

“Before you tweet, share or like, think seriously about how much data you want to share because once online, the information is no longer private.”

Julian Smith blogs about whether we’re investing in too many gadgets.

“Imagine the improvement to the bottom line of many SME’s if we cut back the unnecessary spending? And gadgets are a very easy way to start.”

Lady Danielle Di-Masi blogs about shaking off nerves before public speaking.

“If you are running a meeting, a training session, being interviewed or speaking at an event then shake off those nerves and feel confident that everyone that will be seeing you wants you to do well; for their sake as well as yours.”

Roger Woodend delivers tips for getting started with mobile customer acquisition.

“Business owners & marketers tasked with developing a major mobile strategy for their company may feel overwhelmed at the perceived amount of planning, infrastructure & co-ordination, combined with the fact that competitors may be stealing a march on mobile prospects.”

Nancy Georges blogs about the love/hate relationship she has with local retailers.

“I want to feel important to you and fell that you listen to me and know what I want. I want to support my local retailers, I just don’t feel they support me!”

Julian Smith blogs about how important it is for small business owners to be passionate.

“I’ve always been of the belief that jumping off that cliff into a world where a salary isn’t guaranteed and the hours are long is the most daunting part of starting your own business. It never occurred to me that sharing your idea – or on a grander scale, sharing your dream – is pretty terrifying as well.”

Robert Steers blogs about finding the right e-commerce system for your business.

“There are many open source e-commerce systems available to web developers and designers. Some have great support, whilst others are meant to stand alone. But, which one will suit your business and your customers?”

Brad Callaughan blogs about the right way to ask for customer referrals.

“There’s no harm in discussing your services with client or customers. Constructive criticism is a fantastic way for you to see how your clients feel about your services, because they’re the people that are talking about your business…”

Rick Mapperson blogs about the danger of entering into a price war with your competitors.

“As a general rule, the only person who ends up winning in a price war is the consumer. Competing on price or reducing your prices, even if spending is down, is not always the answer.”

Fred Schebesta weighs up the benefits of using business credit cards over personal cards.

“There are a myriad of benefits to having a separate business credit card, and dangers to be aware of which will help remind you to keep your spending separate.”