Technology Advice for Small Businesses

Robin’s Top 10 Rules For Salespeople

You Have To Be SOLD Before You Can SELL. If you’re not excited and deeply passionate about what you sell, figure out how to get excited — or find another job. Talk to someone who is passionate about a hobby, and they’ll “sell” you on why it’s so exciting. They don’t need a script or… Continue reading Robin’s Top 10 Rules For Salespeople

Stop Calling It A Labor Shortage It Is A Turnover Crisis

The Statistics Are Alarming A record-setting 10.1 million jobs opened in the U.S. 11.5 million workers quit just in the second quarter of 2021. 41% of the global workforce would consider leaving their current employer within the next year. 54% of Gen Z are considering quitting. The “Great Resignation” is a mass, voluntary exodus from… Continue reading Stop Calling It A Labor Shortage It Is A Turnover Crisis

12 Principles That Make A Champion On And Off The Field

Emmitt Smith is best known as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, and a “Dancing with the Stars” champion. But he’s also a respected entrepreneur, sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and one of the most valuable personal brands in the sports-entertainment field. As chairman of E. Smith Legacy Holdings, a successful… Continue reading 12 Principles That Make A Champion On And Off The Field

Customer Loyalty Strategy: Screw Up First

One of the key characteristics of the top customer experience brands in the world is that they are “Zero Risk” to do business with. A Zero Risk business isn’t one that never makes mistakes; every excellent customer service company drops the ball from time to time. The secret to what makes these top brands Zero… Continue reading Customer Loyalty Strategy: Screw Up First

Unmitigated Discipline Military-Tested Leadership Strategies From A Navy Seal to Guide You In Everyday Battle

In 2004, Ramadi, Iraq, became the center of control for the Middle Eastern terrorist group al-Qaeda. Two-year battles ensued over the city of 500,000 people, during which the rule of law was nonexistent, bloodshed was constant, and devastation was unrelenting. US forces posted battle stations within the city and managed to keep al-Qaeda at bay… Continue reading Unmitigated Discipline Military-Tested Leadership Strategies From A Navy Seal to Guide You In Everyday Battle

When Is Marketing To Blame When Sales Don’t Happen?

My philosophy about marketing is, and always has been, that if I spend a dollar on marketing today, I should be able to directly point to a sale and tangible ROI from that investment as quickly and efficiently as possible. In my world, we don’t count hashtags, likes, friends, and followers as “success.” Only dollars… Continue reading When Is Marketing To Blame When Sales Don’t Happen?

Swimming With The Sharks The S.H.A.R.K. Strategies For Success

There’s no doubt that as one of ABC’s Shark Tank investors, Daymond John knows what it takes to start a company from nothing and grow it into a massive success. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens by a single mom who worked three jobs to put food on the table, no one can say… Continue reading Swimming With The Sharks The S.H.A.R.K. Strategies For Success

Don’t Settle For Less

5 Questions Every IT Professional Should Say Yes To Business owners have a wide variety of responsibilities. In many cases, they oversee the hiring process, ensure operations run smoothly and find the best third-party vendors to help benefit their business for years to come. One problem many business owners face when hiring a third party… Continue reading Don’t Settle For Less

Get The IT Help You Deserve

5 Questions You Should Hear ‘Yes’ To As a business owner, you likely carefully vet every employee you hire to work for your business. You inspect their résumé and ask detailed questions during their interview to ensure they are the best fit. This is critical to growing your business and making it as successful as… Continue reading Get The IT Help You Deserve

How business intelligence drives success

Business intelligence (BI) encompasses a wide range of techniques and technologies that enable organizations to harness their data to gain valuable insights. Whether it’s identifying market trends, optimizing operations, or understanding customer behavior, business intelligence empowers organizations to take a data-driven approach, resulting in improved performance and competitive advantage. What is business intelligence? Business intelligence… Continue reading How business intelligence drives success