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Running a Virtual Company

Operating a business on a virtual basis is quickly gaining in popularity. Although running a virtual company can be attractive to small business owners, they still need to understand that…

Accepting Payment

You need an efficient way to get paid for your product or service in order to stay in business. Cash, checks, credit cards, and online payments are the primary ways…

Understanding Customer Lifetime Value

A widely recognized concept in marketing circles is customer lifetime value (CLV); however, not many business people without a marketing background understand what it is exactly or how to measure…

Sources of Start-Up Funding

You’ve come up with a plausible idea for a business. That is great! An idea gets you to the starting gate. However, you get into the race with money. Startup…

Direct Marketing Basics

Direct marketing is still effective. The hype and effectiveness of online contact get the most buzz, but it simply can’t replace directly reaching out to customers and prospects with phone…

Measuring the ROI of Your Marketing Budget

These days, small businesses are under more pressure to prove ROI or return on investment of their marketing budgets. That means marketers have to track performance through more than site…

Using Contractors Instead of Employees

Employers are frequently filling jobs and finding the right person for each job is essential whether that person be an employee or a contractor. There are various advantages to hiring…