Do you fancy your products and brands becoming popular? Do you wish to see a beeline of followers for your brand? If so, then Instagram is your magic spell! Many brands are finding their ways to work together with the Instagram community and earn customers. Instagram helps convert passive shoppers into confident customers. Users follow a brand because they like ... Read More »
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Can You Spot a Fake Customer Review of Your Business?
We all know that companies would prefer to have only good reviews, and that company performance is largely motivated by obtaining such feedback because it helps businesses thrive. Reviews play an important role, as ReviewTrackers.com reports that 85 percent of consumers read them to determine whether or not local businesses are good or not. However, many people don’t realize just ... Read More »
50 Must-Have Small Business iPhone and iPad Apps
Editor’s Note: Last year one of our most popular articles of the year was written by Shara Karasic, who pointed out 10 small-business apps for the iPhone. The response was so enthusiastic, that we invited Shara back for an even bigger and better roundup of apps for entrepreneurs and small-business execs this year. And who better than Shara to contribute ... Read More »
9 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Apps for Small Business
Customer relationship management has always felt like the wrong term to me. You don’t “manage” customers. You don’t “manage” your relationship with a customer. You might nurture it. You might encourage it. You would strive to strengthen it. But manage? No. However, I understand what a company is aiming for when they say it, and the term has stuck for ... Read More »
Better Business Bureau Reviews, LinkedIn Apps and More
It’s the end of another week. What are you missing that can make your business better? One thing may be that all-important news and information to help you grow your business in the future…and maybe make important decisions just around the corner. No worries. The Small Business Trends editorial team is here to help. And we’ve whipped up this review ... Read More »
50 Apps to Manage and Grow Your Etsy Business
The key to making the most of Etsy lies in apps, add-ons and integrations that offer features and functionality above and beyond the basic Etsy setup. From inventory management to social media marketing and sales tax calculation, you’ll find tools here to help you both manage and grow your Etsy business. Below, you’ll find a hand-picked list of the 50 ... Read More »
30 eBay Apps To Help You Run Your Business
Have you tapped into the potential eBay apps can offer your store? There are apps to manage everything from shipping to finances. And you can use these apps to lift some of your burden in these areas, increase sales and keep your customers happy. These apps can save you time and effort that can take away from the central focus ... Read More »
10 Ways Your Business Can Grow with a Mobile App
Not so long ago, mobile apps were a reserve of large corporations and businesses. However, that ace in the hole for the big guys has changed rapidly over the past two years. Today, smaller companies are serving clients better and seeing much greater returns on investment thanks to mobile apps. Any way you look at it, humans are wired to ... Read More »
Mobile Marketing for Your Small Business
When people are looking for a local business, more and more often they’re turning to their smartphones or tablets for help. Mobile searching is a whole new playing field, with the majority of searches related to shopping or finding a nearby business—a gas station, a restaurant, a hotel or retail store. Google dominates mobile phone searches, even more so than ... Read More »
How To Use Social Media for Business
It’s rare to meet someone today who is not on social media in some way. Many people think of social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as channels to communicate with friends and family. But social media has expanded to provide networking opportunities for all types of businesses. Below are tips on how to use social media for business and ... Read More »