Small businesses are switching to VoIP (using the internet to transmit phone calls) to both save money and add a host of features. Learn More If you hate missing calls, the larger business VoIP providers have features to make sure critical calls don’t go to voicemail unnecessarily. “Find Me, Follow Me” features enable you to…
Best Business Youtube Channels For Small Business Owners
Want to learn more about running a successful business but prefer watching videos to reading articles? We’ve got you covered. Here are the Best Business Youtube Channels for small business owners: Learn from the country’s top Entrepreneurs and VC’s Business Youtube Channels 1) This Week In Startups 350 1 hour talks and interviews on entrepreneurship from entrepreneur…
What to do for linkbuilding? (Monday Cartoon)
When you think about Google what people come to mind? Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Eric Schmidt, Tim Armstrong, and Matt Cutts If you’re in the business of search engine optimization (SEO), the name Matt Cutts may have come to mind even before those of the founders. Through his blog posts and videos, he communicates messages…
A Small Orange: The Alternative To Large Web Hosting Companies
Everyone has heard of GoDaddy. But have you heard of a small orange? A small orange has a reputation for exceptional customer service. The CEO of A Small Orange, Doug Hanna, comes from a customer service background. Prior to joining a small orange in 2010, Doug Hanna was the customer service manager of HostGator. He…
Responding To Online Reviews (Chart of the Week)
Online reviews are very important for drawing new customers, but can also discourage new business. Which reviews should you provide a response to and how should you respond? The following graphic from ratings and review software provider bazzarvoice, provides some valuable insights. Negative customer reviews stemming from a misunderstanding of how a product or service works,…
Does networking provide a positive ROI?
In 1985, Dr. Ivan Misner started his first networking group. His motivation for starting the group was to drum up business for his management consulting practice. In putting together the group, he wanted to create an atmosphere where his colleagues would feel safe discussing and sharing details about their businesses. To create this atmosphere, he…
Top 25 SlideShare Presentations For Small Business Owners
At Fit Small Business we know that small business owners are some of the busiest people around. That’s why we love slideshare. The format allows us to learn new things in a highly efficient manner. Here are the top 25 slideshare presentations we have come across for growing yourself and your business: Building Yourself How…
What is Manta? An interview with Manta’s Kristy Campbell
I had an opportunity to interview Kristy Campbell, the director of marketing for the technology company Manta. One could describe Manta as the largest online community for small businesses that enables them to connect with consumers. Any company can sign-up for free to be listed on Manta. Manta also enables a business to launch an…
Chart Of The Day: Missing out on Google’s Product Listing Ads?
An amazing 1 out 5 search clicks are derived Google’s PLA ads! The chart below come Adobe’s Digital Marketing Blog. What is a Google Product Listing Ad (PLA)? Well, you have probably seen them when doing searches related to specific product on Google. While Google PLA ads are priced sold on a cost-per-click (CPC) basis, the…
Who owns Small Business Saturday? (cartoon)
Has anyone else noticed that American Express has plastered its name all over Small Business Saturday? I find this ironic as I heard many small business owners complain about American Express. Complaints against AMEX include high fees to merchants on credit card transactions and AMEX takes the side of the cardholder in almost every dispute….
Web.com: The One-Stop Shop For Digital Marketing
Fit Small Business recently had an opportunity to interview the CEO of Web.com, David Brown. David is not a newcomer to web marketing; his involvement started in the late 1990s. In the following interview, David argues that small businesses need online marketing help. Essentially, they should work with a company that offers a variety of…
Are Your Best Salespeople Those In The Field Or In The Office?
The answer to this questions is not self-evident. A frequently traveling salesperson may have less time for phone calls with clients. On the other hand, in-person meetings provide an opportunity to form deeper and better relationships. The answer to this question will depend on the company, the product, and the individual salesperson. However, to find…
