Posts by Jamie Teasdale
“The Social Network” – A Cautionary Tale
For those of you who have a Facebook page (1.23 billion active users worldwide) you have Mark Zuckerberg to thank. It’s not only Mr. Zuckerberg however, that helped dream up this idea. Although he is the main designer behind the internet site, there were other influencers who helped propel the process along. For those of…
Read MoreNo More Excuses: 3 Excuse-Busting Reasons You Need A Blog
Blogging is so tedious. I don’t understand how to blog. Why do I need to blog? I have social media to communicate with my followers. I don’t have the time. I have nothing to blog about. Others in my industry are already blogging so I don’t need to. There’s no value in blogging. Do any…
Read More7 Ways You Can Develop A Team of Leaders
As an entrepreneur, you are the leader of your team members. You provide them tasks, direction, and inspiration. They work for you and your business because they believe in your vision. However, you also want your team members to become leaders themselves so you can take a step back from your business and trust your…
Read More11 Improvements You Can Make To Your Website Now
Think of some of the business websites that you visit regularly: what is it about their websites that keeps you interested? Is it the content the business publishes? The quality images or videos used? Or, maybe, it’s the layout design they have chosen. Whatever the case may be, they have captured your attention and have…
Read MoreKeeping it Together: Task and Project Management Systems
As a small business owner, there always seems to be something next on your to-do list. Managing your tasks and projects effectively and efficiently is incredibly important to the success of any business. There are a multitude of task management strategies and software available to help you succeed. But, how do you know what is…
Read MoreWhy DIY Marketing Is Not Good for Your Business
As a small business owner and entrepreneur, saving money is always on your mind! One department that tends to be unjustly cut from your budget is marketing. You might think you can handle it yourself, how hard could it really be? At first you even will probably save some money marketing your business on your…
Read MoreEntrepreneurial Goals: Are Your Goals Limiting You?
As a small business owner, you innately possess an advantage: your entrepreneurial spirit. This driving force is at the heart of your business, pushing you harder and asking you to dream bigger. The entrepreneurial spirit is not something you can teach; it’s simply something you possess. This powerful drive takes an idea and makes it…
Read MoreEmail Marketing: Why it is a Communication Necessity
At the heart of business lies the fundamental need to communicate and communicate well. Business has been called the art of relationships. Be it with vendors, colleagues or customers, maintaining relationships through good communication is key. When considering a communication strategy, there are more than several aspects to consider: venue, approach, desired outcome, channel, etc.…
Read More7 Ideas for Creating Exceptional Customer Service
We all want to be given 5 stars by our customers. But, how do you practically do that? The obvious answer is that you’ve “Got to give the people what they want”, but that’s not always possible. Top regarded companies across any industry tend to have core competencies that unite them in being, well, awesome.…
Read MoreEliminating the Competition
There is a common misconception in business that in order to have a successful business, you must eliminate your competitors. As entrepreneurs, we are competitive by nature and want to be #1 in whatever industry we are in. We try to outperform our competitors and analyze their business to improve our own in hopes that…
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