TikTok has an impressive 1.5 billion users. While most people might think of TikTok as a platform for entertainment, it does its fair share when it come to selling. With its eCommerce tool, marketers have seen a considerable increase in sales. So is it worth integrating into your social marketing strategy? Take a look at the stats and see what you think.
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Small businesses are the backbone of America. Hard work and perseverance are the gasoline that keeps the engine running, but there is still more to it. Small business leaders often have to be Jacks-of-all-trades. There is a lot to know about the various aspects of running a successful business, so any condensed infosheet that can help you stay on track is often appreciated. Here is one for you. Check out the latest content marketing best practices for small businesses.
Since the 2020 pandemic, remote work exploded. While some workplaces have shifted back to the office, no small chunk of the workforce has continued to work from their home or favorite coffee shop. There is no doubt that remote work does present its own set of challenges. Without the classic water cooler meeting place to talk, connecting as a team more thought and effort. Managing remote workers is different than managing those in-house. So what are the rules? Look no further. Here are the 10 commandments of managing remote teams.
Have you ever been a part of a killer team? The kind of team where it feels like Ocean’s 11? Everyone has their speciality. Everyone trusts each person to do their part to excellence. Things are clicking and rolling. You anticipate one another’s needs and brainstorming sessions are amazing. For those of you who have these memories, congratulations! For many people, this is a dream that has never been realized. For you managers out there who want to create this amazing environment, here you go. Here are the 9 unique traits of high performing teams.
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Last week we talked about how to stay motivated in sales. This week we’re focusing on motivating others. If you are a team leader, you know how difficult it can be at times to motivate others who have all but run out of juice. It’s a tall order and a lot of responsibility. It’s your job to manage morale, so how do you do it? To begin, it starts with you. Are you leading with enthusiasm and hard work? Are you pushing yourself and giving your all like you expect your team to? Before you do anything else, take a good look in the mirror. Once you get yourself on the right track, it will be much easier to get the team on board. Check out these 10 ways to motivate your employees.
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Sales can be a difficult gig. You have to be both tough enough and jovial enough to let rejection slide off you like water on a duck’s back, and then go right back up to the plate to do it again. This makes the wins all that much more rewarding, but how do you stay motivated during a dry spell? Sometimes dry seasons drag on longer than we think we can bear. Here are 7 ways to stay motivated in sales. When life gets you down, just keep swimming, but don’t swim aimlessly. Swim toward success!
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Have you ever had a job that filled you with dread beginning Sunday morning and ever increasing throughout the day because you know you have to go in to work the next day? It’s one of the worst feelings, and sadly, it happens every week. Having a difficult boss can be incredibly draining not only while you are at your job but as mentioned, even when you are away from it. Bosses are a leading reason employees quit, but maybe you like your job or the team you work with. Maybe there is a timeline you only have to survive until your boss retires or some other scenario. How do you deal with it then? How can you try to make manageable what is so exhausting? Below is a list of 8 difficult boss types along with several suggestions on how to productively handle your interactions with them. I hope it helps!
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Unfortunately, somewhere a business has failed. All the blood sweat and tears that went into it are spent, and now nothing remains but to pull the plug. How does this happen? When people with passion have such determination and throw everything they have into their business, why does it fail? There are many reasons. See these 7 signs of a failing company. If you identify with any of these as a business owner, take action. Hopefully, with good counsel and more work, you can keep your life’s work alive and even turn the ship around to make it thrive!
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Last week we discussed common blogging pitfalls to avoid. This week we will consider how to make our work go further. The best thing you can do is to stratify your work to get the absolute most out of every ounce of effort. Here’s what I mean. Start by writing a white paper. Turn that white paper into an email. Turn that email into a blog. Turn that blog into an infographic. Turn that infographic into social posts. By working really hard on one item, you can squeeze it for all it is worth for a month if you time things out nicely. Here is a little help on the step of turning your blog into an infographic.
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When creating blog content for clients, there are some common pitfalls to avoid. Of course, basic writing rules apply. Make sure grammar and spelling are correct. Make sure the content has a clear point, and make sure you are adding links within the content to lead people to other helpful content within the site and beyond. Your goal is for the blog to be an asset to the business’ customers. If the customers are happy with the content, they are happy with the business, and the relationship is being built or maintained. You’ve done your job. Check out these 6 common pitfalls to avoid, and keep your blog work sharp.
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