Business Communication Strategies
Why 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 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 More6 Steps to Success in Online Communication
Times have changed and so have the way we communicate with those around us. Our lives as individuals as well as in our businesses have adapted to the dominant presence of online communication tools such as Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. These platforms can no longer be defined as simply a trend within society but are…
Read MoreCreating Messages That Add Value
Have you thought about starting an e-newsletter campaign for your business and didn’t know if it was the right move? Have you ever wondered why your business needs an e-newsletter to begin with? After doing some research and reading various articles, I’ve compiled a small list of some of the top benefits of having an…
Read More5 Key Business Communication Trends for 2014
What trends to watch out for in the New Year. It’s the start of the New Year and trends are already appearing for 2014. After doing some research, some key trends grabbed my attention that I believe should be paid attention to. I’ve compiled a list of 5 key business communication trends for 2014 that…
Read More9 Tips for Better Email Communication
9 best practices for clear email communication Email communication is one of those necessary evils. Many of us hate to live with it, but we certainly can’t live without it. Unfortunately, quite a bit of email communication leaves a lot to be desired. Miscommunication, offense, and wasted time describe many of the emails in our…
Read MoreSelling Social
Social media is a subject we talk about often in terms of brand promotion and business growth. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest are all major players in the social sphere of influence. Companies spend millions each year on advertising through social media, and some even dedicate a full-time position just to social media management. Social…
Read MoreWhat We Do: New & Improved
Announcing Propel Businessworks services in 2013 As one year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on our accomplishments over the past 12 months. 2012 was a great year! The Propel Team grew to include new team members, and we’ve added key strategic relationships with other business partners. The clarity of our purpose became…
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