Small Business

Standing out is good business

Do things differently and separate yourself from the competition. Here are a few tips on using technology to gain customers, motivate staff and be more productive:  

New tools like Twitter and Facebook are a great way to promote your company and products. I’m finding it’s one more way to talk to your customer. And it’s free! (Submitted August 2009)

Web-based software is like one big office. I can work with my colleagues online even if we’re not in the same place, so we get a lot more done. (Submitted August 2009)

Everyone wants to know what the customer is thinking. I email them regularly to see how I can improve. I’m even thinking about creating an e-newsletter. (Submitted August 2009)

Just because a site is up doesn’t mean it’s complete. Think about the user experience and the functionality. A lot of folks are posting blogs to keep people coming back. (Submitted September 2009)

Does your staff understand your vision? It’s so important! When everyone is on the same page they can’t help but serve the customer better. (Submitted September 2009) 

I treat my staff like gold and it really seems to pay off for me and my business. (Submitted September 2009)

Being in business provides you with the opportunity to give back to the community that supports you. Contributing to local charities in product rather than monetarily can provide you with great exposure as well as giving back to your local community. (Submitted September 2009)

Always carry and give out your business cards. (Submitted September 2009)

Be at work at least 1 hour before opening and stay 1 hour after closing and work will progress twice as fast. (Submitted September 2009)

Always be honest to yourself. (Submitted September 2009)

T.O. T.O.P.= To Think Of The Other Person Because The Other Person Is You! (Submitted October 2009)

Incent your employees to become greener. Not only will you be helping out the environment and making your employees happier, but you’ll also be building goodwill throughout the community. As more consumers seek out socially responsible companies, your company will stand out. (Submitted October 2009)   

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