Articles for tag 'my receptionist'

The day-to-day responsibilities of running a small business can be challenging. The balance of serving current clients while making time to grow business and attract new clients can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, we are living in an age where technology exists to help business owners free time and relieve stress of every day operations, leaving time to focus on serving clients and grow business. With this week's launch of Apple's iPad 2, it is timely to explore the technology that exists to make our lives easier and more productive.

Many business owners use the holidays as a time of year to give their clients that extra "thank you" for their patronage. Cards, small gifts and appreciation events are standard ways to thank those most loyal to your business. The holidays are also a very expected time of year to express your gratitude and it is easy for your message to get caught up in the clutter. While this is a special time of year, what are you doing the rest of the year to show your appreciation?

Every industry has a standard way to conducting business. This “doctrine or code of beliefs” is rarely challenged. Industry dogma most often wins out boldly shouting “Don’t change! This is the way we’ve always done it!”

We’ve all heard the old adage “Advertising you pay for, PR you pray for.”  Public relations is an important aspect to any well-planned marketing program.  Securing free press by the media can bring a great amount of attention and notoriety to your business and it is still the most credible form of marketing that exists.