small business

Want To Position A Small Business To Scale Up—Or Get Acquired? Here’s One Easy Step You Can Take To Improve The Odds Of Success

July 18, 2024

Dave Meadows and Mike Sovie are co-founders of ColdCallRX, a provider of outsourced cold-calling and lead generation services based in Tampa Bay, Fla., that they started in 2020. One way they’ve positioned their company to scale up is by creating standard operating procedures, or SOPs. Entrepreneurs use these documents to describe how they do things in the business—whether it’s answering a customer service call or entering information into a database—so it’s easier to train new hires. Some later find that when they sell the business, having SOPs in place makes it more attractive to potential buyers, who know they can…

5 Timeless Ways To Make Customers Happy (And Keep Them Happy)

July 5, 2024 Gusti

Small Business

Customer service strategies must take many factors into consideration, including things like what you’re selling, who your clients are, and the practicalities of your sales and marketing processes. That said, there’s a fundamental command that applies to every single business: make the customer happy.“Happy customers are your biggest advocates and can become your most successful sales team.” Lisa MasielloHappy customers often buy again. They attract more customers by generating social proof, like positive reviews and testimonials. And they serve as brand ambassadors by recommending you to others. Ultimately, happy customers are your most valuable asset because they build…

How to choose the best bank for a small business loan: 6 steps

July 25, 2023

Small Business

Small businesses typically need a steady cash flow to succeed. But ebbs and flows in business, along with opportunities to grow, mean businesses sometimes need an infusion of cash. One way to get additional capital is by securing a small business loan. While there are many types of lenders small business owners can turn to, many prefer to work with a traditional bank. Banks offer hands-on, in-person service. If that’s your philosophy, read on to learn what to consider when researching the best banks for business loans. Key takeawaysLarger banks tend to offer the widest range of business loan…

Small Business – Cordele Dispatch

June 27, 2023

Small Business

BEIT YANAI, Israel, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Electreon (TASE: ELWS), the leading developer and provider of inroad wireless Electric Vehicle charging technology, and Dutch automaker GINAFa leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles, are proud to announce that they have fully integrated Electreon’s wireless charging system on a GINAF 50-ton truck.By harnessing Electreon’s cutting-edge wireless charging technology, electric vehicles can now charge seamlessly while parked, idling, and even on the move, effectively eliminating range limitationsand reducing EV operational costs in the bid to decarbonize road and freight transport. GINAF is a specialist in the development and production of special and…