How to spread the word and market your business

If you just spend a few minutes a day you can come up with a marketing plan that can help carry your business forward keeping current customers and reaching out to new markets Did you know that marketing your business is almost a full time job? It is if you want to do it effectively. […]

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The 5 best ways to go green at work and at home

Green practices that you implement at home can very easily be carried forward into the office and if your office complex doesn’t recycle, consider carrying your recyclables home with you. Every little bit that people do is one step toward a healthier environment. “Going green.” It’s not just a catch phrase and it’s more than […]

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Reasons Small Businesses Fail & How You Can Avoid Them

Why do small businesses fail? It’s a question many entrepreneurs ask themselves when they see their own ventures spiraling out of control. Many of the issues can be addressed by simply understanding the reasons for small business failure. We share the reasons we’ve found here, so you can avoid them in your own business venture: […]

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On hold messaging – an integral part of your marketing plan

When you’re sitting down and putting together your marketing budget, do you think about allocating some of the money to on hold messaging? If you haven’t you should. An on hold message should be part and parcel of your marketing plan because it’s a simple, effective way to promote your business activity. When you’re sitting […]

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Business start up tips to propel you toward success

Regardless of whether you offer a niche product, you need to have a wide audience reach in order to thrive. Choose as large a market as possible or see if you can offer additional products or services to widen your reach. When you’re starting a business there is no blueprint that will guarantee success. However, […]

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7 Tips to Build Brand Trust

Building trust is an important part of your branding and marketing strategy. But how do you do it? Here are 7 tips that will show you how. Did you ever wonder if your customers trust your brand? Do potential customers know what your brand is, and are you effectively conveying it to them? Whether you’re […]

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6 Mistakes Businesses Make when Prospects Call

You’ve spent considerable time, effort and yes, money, in an attempt to market your business. Perhaps you’ve run ads in the local paper, participated in networking groups, gone on speaking engagements and even made cold calls. Your efforts have paid off, though, and now the phones are ringing with people requesting your goods or services. […]

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2014 Showed Growth for Us, Thanks to You

The preliminary numbers are already in and it’s looking good! According to our bean counters’ initial report, AAA Phone On Hold experienced a growth of more than 11% over 2013. This is a real indication that the economy is improving at a rate higher than most media outlets are reporting. How can we say that? […]

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10 Holiday Marketing Tips for Small Businesses

When is it too early to market for the holidays? Should we mention specific holidays by name or is it alright just to say, “Happy holidays?” Will my marketing message be heard or will it be drowned out by all the other advertisements on TV, radio, print and online? What type of advertising works best […]

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