The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2008

Now if that is true and both feel the pinch – and who doesn’t – they could just exchange these services or products as money value, but no money changes hands. If this works with two then it could also work within a bigger group of small businesses where you run an internal credit system. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2008

Business environment and set-up cost: There is not much international potential for this business because you will have to work closely with clients. It will be helpful if you have basic web publishing skills to maintain your website. You could sell party supplies internationally but the high shipping rates will probably make this unfeasible.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 31, 2007 When you have internal meetings try to keep them short. Remember this is a rule for internal meetings, for meetings with customers this rule does not apply – within reason of cause. The customer should determine the length of the meeting. 10 minute power meeting technique.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Kelly the Intern: Angel investors and Green guidance : PROFIT’s crack researcher explains how to get notices by angel investors and where companies can get money for going green. Do you earn what you should? Some entrepreneurs chronically pay themselves too little; others, way too much. Here’s how to tell if your salary is sound.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 6, 2010

Inability to delegate – Within every business someone needs to keep an eye on the bigger picture; and have an overview of everything happening internally and externally around the company. To avoid this mistake set a clear goal of where you want to be, and how you are going to get there. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Almost any company will state on a mission statement their commitment to excellent customer service, but how many of those organizations follow through on that campaign? .

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Business environment and set-up cost: There are no barriers to online international coaching other than language (although even this can be overcome by translation). Because you will be in direct contact with the general public you will need excellent communication skills and an approachable personality. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 17, 2008

Categories Announcements Balderdash Business Books Business Checklists Business Ideas Business Quotations Comments Customer Service Guest Blog How to … avoid growing pain be eco-friendly be successful bootstrap choose your office deal with taxes do a reality check do a SWOT plan do bookkeeping. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MARCH 11, 2008

Online Examples: Babet Style Consultancy – an example of the services you could offer. « Canada Small Business News Round-up – 11/03/2008 Service Desert is big small business opportunity. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MARCH 2, 2010

If a start-up funds the development of their company through internal cash flow and are cautious with expenses, the company can grow with low-risk to all those involved. Bootstrapping is to start a business without external help or capital; I believe this is the best possible way to start a small business. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Service Untitled

JUNE 4, 2009

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. These are all metrics the company tracks internally and can easily compare to how they’re doing. It’s not just something that the customer service department does.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 12, 2008

Categories Announcements Balderdash Business Books Business Checklists Business Ideas Business Quotations Comments Customer Service Guest Blog How to … avoid growing pain be eco-friendly be successful bootstrap choose your office deal with taxes do a reality check do a SWOT plan do bookkeeping. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 20, 2008

Categories Announcements Balderdash Business Books Business Checklists Business Ideas Business Quotations Comments Customer Service Guest Blog How to … avoid growing pain be eco-friendly be successful bootstrap choose your office deal with taxes do a reality check do a SWOT plan do bookkeeping. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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APRIL 21, 2008

Hat-tip to Robert Moore from Business Data International Limited « US Small Business News Round-up – 21/04/2008 Canada Small Business News Round-up – 22/04/2008 » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at 1:34 am and is filed under plan your business , sell your business.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Business environment and set-up cost: There is not much potential for international business because you will not be able to keep your prices competitive with foreign companies once you factor in shipping costs. The set-up cost for this business is one of the more expensive ones due to all the equipment that will be required.

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APRIL 30, 2009

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. This idea can apply to customer service as well. The more each of your customer service representatives knows about what is going on at your company and with your products, the better decisions they can make.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

Not all accountants are created equal (how do you choose an accountant) by Jason Holden on May 08, 2006 My first contribution to this blog has resulted from a recent experience had by a new client of my practice with someone who also used the title ‘accountant’. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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APRIL 7, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Their low prices lead the industry, but their policies toward the public most likely defies any basic rules of customer service no less customer satisfaction. Do toll-free numbers help customer service?

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Service Untitled

JUNE 24, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. There are several factors that play a role in that: listening to the market and developing the right solutions for our customers’ needs, providing excellent customer service, and open, honest and timely communication.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. This was an interview I was excited a lot about because I’ve written about American Express a number of times and in pretty much any customer satisfaction or customer service ranking, American Express makes the list.

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Answer: Four years ago we stepped back and realized the behaviors we were incenting were not based on the voice of the customer. It’s all about what the customer thinks after every interaction.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

million visitors, the website offers an international platform for promoting map products and services across the globe. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

The reason I was willing to confess was because I realized I was putting a client relationship at risk – and because I cannot abide bad customer service, I also realized that I needed to address this issue. Corey – Thanks for that, I’d like to see your take on it. Judy – That’s right. Anthony – Mm.

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