Ways to Get More Referrals to Your Business

Currently there is a lot of competition for businesses out there, especially in the service industry. According to a recent study, over 84% of the U.S. economy is service based. This includes restaurants, doctors, lawyers, software developers, media planners, and many more. So how can you get people to come to YOUR business and not others? Research shows that people usually go to business they trust, so they search for reviews online or ask their peers for recommendations. Word of mouth and referrals are a great (and free) way to advertise your business and get new clientele; they also build a company’s trustworthiness and credibility. It is important to note that in order to get these referrals, business owners should have a well executed plan that satisfies their current clients enough for them to spread the word. If you’re a business owner or seller, make sure that you deliver what you promise in order to be referable

BusinessGuest UserDecember 9, 2016Business Tips, New Business, ReferralsComment

How to Set Up a Payroll System for your New Business

No matter the size of your business, whether you have 1 employee or 100, having a payroll system in place is crucial to staying prepared with all legal and mandated responsibilities with being an employer. The benefit of software that assists with payroll is that it will save you time and help shield you from penalties given out by the IRS. As a new business owner, payroll probably isn’t the biggest thing on your mind, so that’s why setting up a payroll software will get a lot of the busy work out of the way – allowing you more time to focus on more pressing needs and decisions for your success. So where do you start with the set up?

Business, PayrollMarketing TeamJanuary 20, 2016Payroll, Payroll Software, New BusinessComment

How to Build Long-Term Customer Relationships

As a new or business owner, you are probably eager to gain as many clients as possible to bring in business. While gaining new customers is a great accomplishment in itself, it’s equally important to maintain healthy and lasting relationships with those customers to keep your business thriving. Help develop and sustain your client relationships with these 5 tips:

BusinessMarketing TeamAugust 12, 2015Business, Small Business, New Business, Customer ServiceComment

Starting a New Business? Here is What You Need to Know

Approximately 543,000 new businesses are started every month according to Forbes. “7 out of 10 new businesses survive at least 2 years, half at least 5 years, a third at least 10 years, and a quarter stay in business 15 years or more.”[1] It goes without saying that starting a new business venture is risky and often new business owners don’t know where to start. Here are 3 things you should think about when starting a new business.

BusinessMarketing TeamNovember 28, 2014Business, New BusinessComment