Real Geeks vs. Easy Agent Pro (EAP) are real estate lead generation platforms with internet data exchange (IDX) websites and lead management tools. Real Geeks starts at $199/month while EAP offers multiple packages starting at $119/month. Real Geeks is an all-in-one lead generation solution while EAP is better for a la carte customization. When to…
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Kiah Treece
Kiah Treece is a staff writer at Fit Small Business. As an MS/JD, Kiah was formerly an environmental scientist and attorney specializing in regulatory compliance and real estate development. During law school, she served as an editor of the Law Review and edited manuscripts for faculty and students around the world. When not writing for Fit Small Business, Kiah enjoys yoga, crafting, and working on the farm she shares with her husband and pet pig.
The Best Places to Live for Work-Life Balance: Top Cities Compared
If you ask someone what’s important about their work and life, chances are that “balance” is the answer. Unfortunately, while work-life balance is important for most, many don’t even know the elements necessary for achieving it, let alone where to go find it. To help you identify the best places to live a quality life,…
5 Best Real Estate Craigslist Posting Services for 2018
Real estate Craigslist posting services are online platforms that enable realtors to automatically post properties from the MLS to Craigslist. We reviewed several available services to determine the five best for posting efficiently, tracking leads, and avoiding pitfalls like flagging and ghosting. Services were evaluated based on price, ease of use, and customer support. Top…
6 Best Salon Software for 2018
Salon software is used for online booking, employee scheduling, inventory tracking, point of sale, and more. We compared the best salon software to identify the top six for your business based on price, online appointments, payment processing, employee scheduling, inventory management, ease of use, customer service, and additional features and identified the best salon software…
How to Market a Bar in 5 Steps [+ Bar Promotion Ideas]
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Bar marketing is the process of promoting your bar to your intended audience; effective bar marketing attracts customers and encourages brand loyalty. To market a bar effectively, create a culture and offer promotions to attract loyal patrons. Bar marketing also requires developing word-of-mouth and creating an online presence with social media and review sites. One…
6 Best Email Marketing Software for 2018
Email marketing software is used to create and send targeted email campaigns to your customers. We compared the best email marketing software and identified the top six for your business. We evaluated price, list capabilities and segmentation, ease-of-use, analytics and reporting, app integration, customer service, and additional features and identified the best software overall. Top…
Free Business Cards: True Costs & Where to Find Them
In general, truly free business cards do not exist. Instead, free business cards are typically offered as a marketing ploy to get your contact information or upsell you on higher-quality products. However, there are several printing companies that provide high-quality and affordable business cards without the hassle of a misleading promo. Top 6 Free Business…
How Much Does A Billboard Cost
How much does a billboard cost? This depends on format, circulation, demographics, and impressions. Traditional billboards cost average $250/month in rural areas to $1,500 – $4,000 in small to mid-size cities, and $14,000 or more in larger markets. In contrast, digital billboards can cost $10,000 or more, depending on the location. Billboard advertising can be…
How to Market on Facebook for Free in 5 Steps
Free Facebook marketing is a way to convert your business’s passive followers into engaged clients using online content. You can do this by optimizing your Facebook business page, attracting followers to like your business, and then pinning an offer or deal to the top of your page, sending users to your website or landing page….
Registered Agent Services: Definition, Cost & Providers
A registered agent is your company’s official contact person and is required for every registered business in every state. Most states don’t allow your LLC to serve as its own agent, but you can personally serve if you meet state requirements. It’s best, however, to choose a third party who’s always available to receive important…
How to Optimize Facebook Advertising in 7 Steps
Facebook advertising targets Facebook users with various Facebook ad types and placements based on interests, web activity, psychographics and demographics. Ads deliver eye-catching photos, valuable content and calls to action tailored to your ideal customer profile. Create content that garners the attention, trust and loyalty of Facebook users and converts them into paying customers. Most…
Top 40 Least Expensive Cities for Business Travel: The Definitive List
Companies that host corporate events and retreats, or that send people on destination work trips tend to focus on smaller, lesser-known cities to save money. Smaller cities, smaller bills, right? Maybe not. In a broad data survey of 40 popular business destinations across the country, a study performed by Fit Small Business found that the…
