Do I need a website or do I need a blog? What’s the difference? Do I need a domain name? What is hosting? If you are new to the “online” world, start here!
When you’re speaking to someone face to face, it’s easy to understand what they’re saying. After all, we don’t only speak with our mouths; we actually communicate using our bodies too. When face to face, you can read someone’s hand gestures, body language, tone of voice and facial expressions. All of this makes it very easy to understand what the person is saying. Online it’s a whole different ballgame. When…
When conducting any type of business, the use of proper etiquette and professionalism are paramount to keeping your customers happy and wanting to come back. Well, the same basic rules apply when it comes to your actions and reactions online. Proper etiquette has been taught to us since childhood. Use your fork, not your fingers. Knock before entering a room. Say please and thank you. So why would it be…
Confidence – many of us long to be more outgoing, more secure within ourselves and simply more confident all around. If you currently don’t perceive yourself as a confident person or wish to develop more confidence, you’ll be pleased to learn that confidence is something which can be built upon. Here are our top tips for building unstoppable confidence: * Start Small. Just like Rome wasn’t built in a day,…
The Internet is full of great new ways to communicate and form relationships with your customers. While businesses used to rely on email they can now use forums, social networking sites, RSS feeds, and tons of other means. One great way to talk to your customers and colleagues is through blogging. While blogging has gained a lot of popularity for social networking and keeping tabs on celebrities, it’s also a…
Networking online is a great thing. It helps you stay connected with your peers and can make working from home a little less lonely. However, there are some pitfalls to networking online. On the internet you don’t have face-to-face interaction with people. You also have a larger amount of people to deal with at any one time. Most of the people you’ll meet are anonymous and this anonymity can often…
SWOT Analysis and Why It Is Important to the Self-Employed Business Starting your own business can be an exciting prospect, but it’s also something to be done with caution and care. A great way to get yourself thinking about this is to use SWOT analysis. This is a common analysis technique used by businesses and investors. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. To fully understand it, let’s look…