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How to Create a Virtual Tour in 8 Steps

By Susan Isaak on May 29, 2020 | How To, Real Estate, Real Estate Marketing | Comments (1)

A virtual tour is a visual tool that replicates the experience of visiting and walking through a property. Virtual tours allow prospective buyers to interact with the home and look at features in detail without having to be on-site, and have become the norm along with using listing photos and floor plans. Agents use virtual…

10 Best Tips for Managing Remote Employees

By Patrick Proctor on May 29, 2020 | How To, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Hiring remote employees means giving your business access to more talent but it also requires major adjustments to your company culture in order for it to have a positive effect on your team and bottom line. Frequent communication, solid organizational support, and helping remote employees stay balanced are the keys to sustained success. Knowing how…

How to Use RingCentral With Microsoft 365

By Robert Watts on May 29, 2020 | How To, Sales | Comments (0)

RingCentral is a full voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP) system providing communication methods like SMS texting and video conferencing. With higher service tiers, it also offers many useful business tools, including the RingCentral for Office 365 integration app. This powerful blend of RingCentral’s features in the Microsoft environment combines the convenience of both services for seamless communication. RingCentral…

How to Layoff Employees During a Crisis (+ a Sample Employee Separation/Layoff Letter)

By Patrick Proctor on May 28, 2020 | How To, Human Resources |

It is now safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has infiltrated just about every part of life. Employers have also felt this related pain as businesses have shuttered, industries have eroded, and overall economic uncertainty grows. Thus, layoffs have become a common, necessary evil for many companies and knowing how to engage in this…

How to Use RingCentral With Zendesk

By Robert Watts on May 28, 2020 | How To, Sales | Comments (0)

Zendesk is a customer communications suite that helps businesses manage and improve interactions with their clients using tools like live text chat and activity tracking. RingCentral is a powerful voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP) system with unlimited domestic calling, video conferencing, and file-sharing capabilities. The two systems can connect with one another to help you better serve your…

How to Become a Sales Manager in 9 Steps

By Jess Pingrey on May 27, 2020 | How To, Sales, Sales Management | Comments (0)

Becoming a sales manager involves taking on additional responsibility for the performance of a sales team and is often a promotion after demonstrating consistent performance as a sales rep. Sales managers can be promoted internally or recruited, but in both cases, there are specific steps you should consider if this is a career path you…

How to Choose a CRM in 8 Steps (+ Free Checklist)

By Lisa McGreevy on May 27, 2020 | How To, Sales | Comments (0)

Purchasing a customer relationship management (CRM) system is like committing to any other big ticket business software. Research and preparation are crucial to the successful implementation of the CRM you select. This guide walks you through the decision-making process and includes a checklist to help track the steps along the way. While there are many…

How to Use RingCentral & Salesforce Together

By Robert Watts on May 27, 2020 | How To, Sales, Sales Tools | Comments (0)

is a full VoIP service that supports many methods of communication, including SMS messaging and video conferencing. is a customer relationship management (CRM) tool that gives insight into customer data. You can connect RingCentral with Salesforce, using the two services together in one powerful business integration tool. You must have an active subscription to both…

How to Build a Website With Squarespace in 8 Steps

By Kelly Main on May 26, 2020 | Business Website, How To, Marketing | Comments (0)

Squarespace is a drag-and-drop website builder and host. While all businesses can use Squarespace, it’s best for those that don’t have technical proficiency and need to build a site quickly and affordably. You can build your own Squarespace website by selecting a template, creating an account, choosing a domain name, customizing your template, and building…

What Is Google AdSense & How It Works

By Janette Novak on May 22, 2020 | How To, Online Business | Comments (0)

Google AdSense is a popular network for bloggers and website owners who want to monetize their sites through advertisements. You make space on your site where AdSense can place ads, and then you make money from those ads. Joining Google AdSense is fairly easy and since the ad network has no minimum traffic requirements, even…

How to Start a Travel Blog in 5 Steps

By Kathy Haan on May 22, 2020 | How To, Online Business | Comments (0)

Starting a travel blog is a great way to see the world, share your experiences, and make money doing it. You can create your travel blog on a weekend and have your first visitors to your blog come Monday. Best of all, a blog is about one of the cheapest businesses you can create—you can…

How to Get a Liquor License + Costs

By Mary King on May 21, 2020 | How To, Restaurants, Retail |

Liquor license costs start at around $300 but can grow into the tens of thousands depending on your location. Processing times range from three to 12 months. State, county, and local licensing requirements vary widely. Business owners in large markets like New York and Los Angeles frequently use license brokers or permit expeditors to navigate…