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The Top 10 Benefits of Creating a Google My Business Profile

Recently Google revealed that when searching in Google one in three searches is about ‘local’ intent. OK, so what does that mean? It means that when people are searching online for a dry cleaner or pizza or hair salon, they add the suburb or town that they are into their search. If you are a…

Why Video Marketing Works for Both New and Repeat Business

If you’ve been looking into ways to market your business, you’ve likely discovered that videos are currently one of the best methods to use. Just look at the sheer amount of video content uploaded to sites such as YouTube every single day to see just how powerful videos can be. For businesses, this opens up…

The Most Useful Tech for Online Entrepreneurs

Are you interested in working online? Thinking of becoming a full-time entrepreneur? Then what you need to realise is that your lifestyle is going to change in some significant ways. Simple things like no longer having an office and no longer having colleagues will make a massive difference in the way that you spend your…

7 Brilliant Ways To Teach Your Audience About Business

There was a time when people heavily relied on the Yellow Pages book to look up businesses that offered the products or services they needed in their local areas. However, online search engines, such Google, Yahoo, and Bing, have made life easier for consumers and they no longer have to use the traditional route for…

Beware of Buying Into Blackhat Marketing Methods

In the race to have your website ranked highly in search engine results pages, don’t fall for blackhat marketing methods. Blackhat marketing is a term used to refer to marketing that isn’t ethical. Instead of focusing on productive, long-term strategies, those who practice blackhat marketing are looking for quick, short-term results. Not only can blackhat…

Don’t Pick a Niche Because Someone Told You To

Choosing a niche doesn’t have to be intimidating and daunting. In fact, it should be a fun project – and one based on several criteria – the first being that you have a distinct interest in the niche. Too many newbies come online, and the way they pick a niche is no better than playing…

Admit That You Waste Time and Then Get Hard on Yourself

One thing that will ensure your online business failure is wasting time. Don’t confuse “wasted” time with the time it takes to renew your physical or mental power. That’s important, too. Exercise is good for both – and you need it to keep yourself primed and ready for what’s ahead. You know what you’re doing…

Use Challenges to Break Through Your Comfort Zone

Athletes do it – so do top professionals in the business. Using challenges to clear the fog of monotony will also help you rid your anxiety and fear of failure and push you past barriers keeping you from real success. Your comfort zone acts as a boundary that you can’t pass because you’re too nervous…

7 Ways to Make Your Startup Look Professional

In today’s climate, most people understand that is it important to have a professional look to your business. AllBusiness.com talks about the seven ways to make your startup look professional. Set up a website Create a professional email address Get a business phone number Use a business address Invoice professionally and promptly Establish a social…

Deciding Your Business Structure

Deciding on your business structure helps to determine not only what legalities you need to abide by, but it’s also important for your record keeping and tax implications. There are four main structures with how you can set your business up as. These are: Sole Trader Partnership Trust Company Each structure has advantages and disadvantages,…