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Getting the Most out of Your Analytics

Analytics can be very confusing and overwhelming. Most business owners recognize the importance of them but easily get bogged down with all the data. Fortunately, it is possible to make them more understandable. To do this, small businesses should start by establishing goals for their analytics.

9 Apps to Help Your Business Needs

Most businesses do not realize how many tools are available to meet their needs. In Google Apps alone, there are over 100 integrated apps built and designed for business usage. These tools help businesses conquer everything from time management concerns to IT issues.

How You Can Become a Successful Leader

How would you define a leader? Political figures, teachers, actors, and many other people may come to mind, but it's important to know that a title does not qualify a leader. Even owning a small business doesn't define a leader. According to Dictionary.com, a leader is "a guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group."

How References Could Lead to Business Growth

Does your business have good references? No matter what your answer is, it is a humbling thought. When most people think about references, they often think about job resumes or service inquiries. But in reality, solid references are just as important to businesses as they are to jobs and services.

3 Stages of the Business Cycle

Every business goes through phases and emotions. Although some vary from businesses to business, there are 3 distinct stages that every business will face at one time or another.

5 Steps for Preventing Employee Fraud

Did you realize that a typical organization loses up to 5 percent of its annual income to fraud? This information is one result of an annual survey of Certified Fraud Examiners conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. As reported in the video below, these losses could be very harmful to small businesses.

Understanding Why Customers Are Always Right

We've all heard the saying thousands of times that the customer is always right. In all fairness, we know that the customer isn't always right. Instead, businesses have to let them feel in control. Did you ever think about why the customer truly believes he or she is right?

Taking Intelligent Risks in Business

Do you consider yourself a risk-taker? Let's take it one step further and ask: do you consider yourself a risk-taker in business? The latter might result in a slightly different answer than the former.

Dealing with Negative Feedback

No one likes to hear negative feedback, but unfortunately, it is a natural part of the communication process. But how should you respond to it?

Critical Communication Strategies for Sales

How does your sales team communicate with your customers? Do they stay in regular contact or do they only communicate when a problem arises. Unfortunately, many sales teams only reach out to customers when there is a problem. Is that really the impression you want to leave with your customers?