Recent content by James.C

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    Which Social Media

    UGC (user generated content) on Instagram. Have a look at what some other businesses are doing on Instagram and copy them or adapt it to your business. Ask your customers to upload a photo and tag you in it. You can then respond and share it to your page.
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    Warehouse management system

    There are plenty of warehouse systems listedhere. Use the filters to narrow your search.
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    Suggestions for Accounting Software

    Have you had a look at FreeAgent? It's especially designed for the UK market, based in the cloud and perfect for small business.
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    How has CRM benefited your business?

    @Carl Mintern this article How to choose a CRM App for your Small Business gives you a pretty thorough rundown of what a CRM is, the key functions it performs and key things to consider when choosing a CRM. Let me know if you've got any questions.
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    Anyone with experience with VOIP?

    This article titled 'How business VoIP can cut cost and increase reliability' should give you a good overview of the advantages of implementing a VoIP in your business.
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    What's the best email marketing service?

    This might help you to find the right email marketing solution. It's a ranking of the Top 25 Email Marketing Apps based on 5 different data points, User Reviews, Integrations, Mobile, Social Media and Security. MailChimp is ranked number 1 so that would be a good place to start if you are...
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    Which ecommerce solution is right for me?

    If you are not 100% sure about Magento you can find a lot of other alternatives here: https://www.getapp.com/website-ecommerce-software/a/magento/alternatives/
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    Why your small business needs a CRM

    Consumers today expect personalized experiences tailored to their needs, no matter what kind of business you run. Even if you already know all this, the tricky part is actually to deliver this consistently, and across all devices and channels, and to make sure that your employees are...
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    Common Hiring Mistakes and How They Can be Avoided

    A bad hire impacts not just your finances (to the tune of well over $100 million at Zappos) but also team morale, productivity, client relations, your company reputation, and your product or service itself (ie your whole business). Here we run through five common hiring mistakes that startups...
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    10 marketing tips for accounting firms

    Thanks again for your insights.
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    10 marketing tips for accounting firms

    Thanks for the feedback ethicalPR. Very much appreciated. Please get in touch I'd love to hear about the right way to go about marketing an accounting firm.
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    What's the best email marketing service?

    GoneFishing9990 You can find a heap of MailChimp comparisons here: https://www.getapp.com/marketing-software/a/mailchimp/compare/campaign-monitor-vs-activecampaign-email-marketing/.
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    10 tips to promote your eCommerce store

    You’ve built a beautiful eCommerce store to sell your awesome products. Phew, hard part over you think, now all I have to do is sit back and watch the sales roll in. But nobody is visiting your site. And when they do get there, they leave without buying anything. Follow these ten tips to...
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    10 marketing tips for accounting firms

    Getting your accounting firm noticed is no mean feat, especially when many of your potential small business clients would rather walk over hot coals than think about bookkeeping. But, while it may not be glamorous, it couldn’t be more crucial. After all, get those numbers wrong and you’ll be in...
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    Seasonal Business - stay open or close during the winter?

    If it is a small village maybe you need to do something different to stand out from the others during the quieter months. Maybe live music once a week, cooking class etc. If that doesn't work take a long holiday.