Written by : Christina Metcalf Most people research online before they purchase. That could take the form of looking up prices, options, or educating themselves on the product or service they’re in the market for. Many buyers also use a business website to verify...
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7 Ways to Get Your Business Ready for the Holidays
Written by: Christina Metcalf The holidays are right around the corner and that can be a big spend time whether you’re in retail, hospitality, or services. It can also be a lucrative time for your employees as many people generously tip at the end of the year. But...
Business Recovery Post-Pandemic: What Changed and Should You Change It Back?
Written by: Christina Metcalf COVID and labor shortages have caused a lot of businesses to reevaluate offerings and pivot how they did business. But if you’re like many business owners, while adapting to customer needs was a critical component to staying in business,...
How to Build Untiring Customer Loyalty
Written by: Christina Metcalf Customer loyalty is essential to strong sales. After all, it’s easier to get repeat sales than it is to convince a new consumer to buy from you. But customer loyalty is something grown and nurtured, not bought or ordered. It takes time....
Gearing Up to Capture the Holiday Dollar
Written by: Christina Metcalf This week MasterCard announced its prediction that holiday spending by customers would increase by 7.1% over last year. This is good news for businesses that were thinking inflation may quell holiday spending. But how did they decide on...
Now Is the Perfect Time to Tell Your Business Story
Written By: Christina Metcalf Telling your business story is a compelling way to get your audience more invested in you and to help build know, like, and trust. But your business story shouldn’t be a dry About Us page filled with dates you first opened and how many...
Is It Time to Join Forces with Another Business?
Written by: Christina Metcalf As a child of the 80s, I remember the excitement when the Wonder Twins would join forces and utter those magical words “Wonder Twin powers activate!” Sure, there were often comical results but both characters used their strengths...
Your Employees Are Likely Part of the Gig Economy and That’s a Good Thing
Written by: Christina Metcalf COVID forced many employees to work from home, whether they wanted to or not. As recovery continues employee and employers are deciding between their preferred work location. Many employees chose to remain at home even when their business...
Using Existing Facebook Groups to Grow Your Business
Written by: Christina Metcalf If your town is like most, there are several Facebook groups that have formed around living, working, and/or playing in your area. Some are private and you’ll need to request to join. Others are public. Some groups are loosely veiled...
Stop Procrastinating Tomorrow
Written by: Christina Metcalf The title of this article is supposed to be funny, but procrastination isn’t a laughing matter. In fact, procrastination can be severely impacting your business. It can affect sales, revenue, and employee happiness. But when work is tough...