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  • Make Your Business Eco-Friendly - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    More and more we are seeing a push towards business becoming economically friendly. Whether it be through recycling, using less paper or other creative ways, protecting the environment is becoming a significant factor in running a business. Consumers will event choose an eco-friendly company even if it means spending a bit more money.

    As a business owner, finding ways to keep your company on the green path will benefit you in many ways. So if this is something you want to do, here a few a ways to make your business more eco-friendly.

    Cut Back on Paper

    One of the most straightforward solutions to becoming more eco-friendly is by cutting back on paper. There are multiple different ways of doing this. First, if you tend to mail out documents to customers and clients, consider opting for email instead. Quite often flyers and junk mail end in the trash can. So give your customers the option for email instead.

    You can cut back on paper in the office too by recycling internally. How often do you go and print something and it doesn’t come out quite how you need it to? Instead of throwing the paper away, put it into a recycling container for scrap paper. Anyone who needs something to scribble on can reuse the paper.

    Use Green and Biodegradable Cleaners

    Switching what you clean your business with is another step to take. More and more you will find cleaners made without harsh chemicals. Instead, plant-based cleaners are becoming popular. Not only are these cleaners safer for the environment, but they are also less irritating on your skin and to breathe in.

    Update Your Building

    If you are ready for a more extreme way of becoming eco-friendly, update and renovate your building. Older buildings more than likely are not built to be eco-friendly. Instead, retrofit the place with economically sustainable updates. Change out the lightbulbs with LED ones. They last longer and use less energy. Update the air exchange and heater with more energy efficient equipment.

    If you are currently looking for a new office, for example in the Winnipeg real estate, you want to factor in what you need to do to make the building greener if it is not already. It could influence your decision on where you locate your business.

    Watch Your Office Supplies

    More and more materials and objects are manufactured out of recycled material. Merely changing the types of office supplies you use is a step towards a green business. When shopping for office supplies (pens, paper towel, almost anything you can think of), look for ones that are made out of recycled material. This will also be a good reminder for employees to keep themselves on the eco-friendly path.

    There are many ways to make your business more economically friendly. Depending on what you can afford to do, you can start will little changes and work your way to more drastic ones. Consumers will thank you for making the transition to help protect the environment.

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  • 10 Ways to Grow Your Business - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN
    If you’ve recently started a business, congratulations! If you haven’t even started a business yet, but are looking for great business strategies before you get started, then you’ve come to the right place. The ten suggestions below will provide you with a roadmap as you transform your business idea into a reality.
    It isn’t easy to start your own business. A lot of new businesses fail. But if you use the right marketing strategies, save wherever you can, and keep your customers loyal, you have a much better chance of growing as a business. Your business can be improving every day, in many different ways, and you’re determined to take advantage of all of your options. Following are ten ways to grow your own business.
    Have a Great Website
    When it comes to your online presence, a great website is key. Your website should be easy to navigate, attractive, and answer questions without offering too much information. In other words, go for lots of images and concise wording. Don’t leave out something important like a phone number or business address. Your website will be how a lot of people find you, so make sure it’s full of the right information.  
    Use SEO
    Besides having a good website, you also need to show up early in the search results. Search engine optimization, or SEO, is key. You may need to hire experts to improve your website with the proper keywords and more. Reaching out to Bambrick Media, a leading provider of SEO services in Brisbane, can help get your business onto its feet and keep you showing up early in Google search results. If you want to take advantage of the internet, and the many people who are searching it, then you should use proper SEO strategy.
    Host an Event
    You can get into the public eye in a couple of ways, and one is hosting an event. You can be part of a fundraiser for a community need, sponsor a local children’s baseball team, or create an event all your own. The right event will help you make money in the long run, so sell merchandise on the side, or try to host for less. You can look at function rooms for hire in Brisbane to find the perfect space for your event idea.
    Save on Equipment
    Plenty of businesses use equipment, and all equipment costs money. Whether you’re using cosmetic lasers, a walk-in fridge, or a forklift, the cost of your machinery adds up. When you can, buy your equipment used. If your equipment breaks down, look into repairs before you purchase equipment again. Go local! For instance, any refrigerator repair in Bend, Oregon will save you money, and even the little things add up. Have a penny-pinching mindset when it comes to your entire business.
    Prepare Your Taxes
    A new business comes with complicated tax details. You may need to consult a tax attorney to make sure your business is preparing for taxes accordingly and legally. A tax attorney in Union, NJ will help you understand what aspects of your business need to be taxed, and in what way. Every business is different, so you should consider consulting a tax attorney as you get started.
    Make Passive Income
    Besides your regular income stream, your business should open a stream of passive income on the side. You’ll need all the financial resources you can get, so any passive source of income, like an online store, can help your business grow. Every time you sell a digital graphic design pattern online, you didn’t have to pay an employee anything to make it happen. It’s a source of income that doesn’t cost your company.
    Improve Customer Loyalty
    If your customers love your business, they’ll keep coming back. Plus, happy customers tend to make recommendations to their friends. If you can keep your customers happy and loyal, you’ll experience even greater growth as a business. You can offer your customers special perks like secret c…
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  • Perks of starting a used car dealership - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN
    Starting a business of used cars can be an excellent way to make money and allow for the full proper usage of old cars or their parts. You prevent them from going into scrap, in addition to helping the environment, you can assist people who can’t afford newer models to have their own transportation. Since consumers are always in need of reliable and high quality cars, owning a used car dealership offers an impressive job outlook and plenty of career growth. At Kijijiautos.com we try to outdo ourselves when it comes to used car dealership.
    Research the Market
    The rules for a car dealership business are the same as any other business, you must first start with a thorough research of your potential clients and the current prices. To get your analysis right, there needs to be market surveys and studies and it should not stop. If you want to expand your business to generate profit and increase influence, then it is important to update your information at regular intervals.
    Find a Suitable Location
    The next step is to find a location for your business. You would need a site that has plenty of space for your vehicle inventory as well as your customers’. Obtain a commercially zoned lot that is visible, near the main roads and is flat to make pavement and construction of your building easier. Make sure that the place is legal for establishment, consult with your local zoning office. Keep all the copies of the documents obtained during purchase because they will be necessary for your dealership license.
    Obtain a License
    Before any business begins, you will need to have a dealer’s license that allows you to sell cars throughout the year. You can contact your state Motor Vehicle Administration to have the rights and must satisfy the criteria, it is different for every state. A surety bond is also needed for your dealership because it protects you from contract defaults and safeguards transaction that takes place between your business and any external party. It is helpful to have comprehensive insurance coverage over your lot, car inventory and any business model plans.Kijijiautos.com is a licensed used car retailer and is the best to do business with.
    Keep your Supply Fresh
    For a healthy business, there should be plenty of options for your clients to select from. A fading inventory is not the sign of many sales. You need to calculate when to restock your supplies and how to maintain them. Hire a part-time mechanic and a salesman for your dealership to ease the burden. The mechanic should check each car for maintaining running condition and quality regularly as customers can drop by anytime while the salesman can help promote business in low traffic or help side by side during peak hours.
    In conclusion, to have a successful used car business, you need to have a steady supply of products and a professional business practice. Try to increase customer trust and reliability and they can turn into suppliers, that is, they want to sell a car so they bring it you. Advertise your achievements and services and make the public assure of your simple and efficient car buying processes.
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  • How SEO Helps Your Business? - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    If you want to increase the value of your business, it’s a good idea to opt for SEO. There are lots of companies that do e-commerce SEO mistakes, and that’s why it can be a really good idea to understand how SEO helps a business and how you can achieve the best results in that perspective. With that in mind, we created a quick list that will help you with all of that right away.

    SEO helps you get more clients

    Gone are the days when you had to spend a lot of money to gain clients. SEO allows you to acquire clients and traffic naturally. The better you optimize your website for search engines, the higher the chance of being placed on the first page in the search engine results. The benefit is that you have more traffic, and that brings you more leads and customers.

    You receive more word of mouth marketing

    Companies that are ranked high in search engine results are also known to have a really good word of mouth marketing. The reason is simple, more people will purchase from you than ever before. And they will connect with you in order to acquire more leads in the long term. 

    You get to grow your business

    SEO enables you to increase the overall profitability of your company. It can be really hard to achieve these results without help, and SEO can certainly help you from that perspective. Yes, it’s definitely challenging to obtain the results you expect this way, but if you hire the right SEO company you won’t have to worry about anything. 

    The company will boost its branding efforts

    Customers will notice you a lot easier and they will also trust your business a lot more if you have a top stop in search engine results. It’s a great opportunity for you to take your company to the next level. Plus, it shows that you really care about your company and want people to see how much work and commitment you place here. The business reputation is also improved, something that can be really hard to deal with at times.

    You make a statement

    SEO shows that you care about your business and your company will grow more and more thanks to that. It also shows customers that they can trust you. Getting the customer’s trust is pivotal if you want to have a successful business. And that’s exactly what makes it important to make the most out of SEO the best way that you can.

    In conclusion, SEO can be great and it can do wonders for your company. However, it can take a while to get good results if you do that alone. This is why it can be a much better idea to work with an SEO company. The results are faster, you get more efficiency and the value as a whole can be really good. Just consider giving that a shot and the outcome can be more than impressive in the end!

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  • A Peek Inside A New Industry - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Matthew Prendergast, from Jigsaw Escape Rooms based in Ottawa, Ontario, an enterainment business where people get locked in a room and have to figure out how to escape within 45 minutes joins Enterprise Radio.
    Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Matthew Prendergast discuss the following:

    * How did Jigsaw Escape Rooms get started?
    * What is an escape room exactly?
    * What types of scenarios do you offer?
    * What tips would you give someone trying to start their own business?
    * What are the pros and cons about owning a small business?

    Jigsaw Escape Rooms is an entertainment business that brings family, friends and coworkers together by putting them into a live game. Each game has it’s own theme and scenario, players are given 45 minutes to solve puzzles and put together clues in order to complete the objective before time runs out.
    Jigsaw Escape Rooms was established in 2015 by two brothers, Matthew and David Prendergast. Prior to opening Jigsaw, Matthew and David worked at their parents restaurant. Taking their knowledge from running their parents restaurant, they decided to open Jigsaw Escape Rooms.

    Website: www.jigsawescape.com
    Social Media Links:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jigsawescape

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/jigsawescape
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  • Top 5 Mobile Apps To Help You Grow Your Business - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN
    We all know the importance of optimizing our businesses for mobile, whether that be through a stellar app design or exceptionally mobile-optimized website. After all, consumers in the United States spend up to five hours each day on their mobile devices, according to a study from Flurry Mobile. Talk about phone dependent.  
    But did you ever take the time to consider that there may be some mobile apps that can optimize your time, too? 
    Think about it – you’re just as “on-the-go” as your consumers are – especially if you’re an entrepreneur investing plenty of blood, sweat and tears (and money…) into a startup or new venture. It makes perfect sense to reallocate that time spend commuting in Ubers, waiting for meetings to start, or even slow mornings when you just want to check up on something quickly towards, well, more productive things. 
    Luckily, there are quite literally thousands of mobile apps that can help you grow your business in a myriad of ways – and we’ve got the top 5 that will maximize your time and achieve your goals before you even start your morning coffee. 
    1. LinkedIn
    Cost: Free
    Why You Should Download It
    Recruiting is a necessary evil. It takes a lot of time and energy to find the perfect team members who understand the brand, its mission and are just as dedicated to growing the company as you are. 
    Unfortunately, recruiting also take a lot of time. And there’s nothing more frustrating than sifting through resume after resume when you have other tasks that need to get done. 
    LinkedIn is the perfect solution. The original app – as well as its company and recruiter-specific spinoffs – allow you to network and message connections, set up interviews, and even post jobs (although this feature will cost you). 
    At the end of the day, LinkedIn can’t be beaten when it comes to finding qualified candidates, and downloading the mobile app will let you do so when it’s convenient for you. 
    2. QuickBooks
    Cost: Free with online subscription
    Why You Should Download It
    Managing the finances of a new business can be a complicated mess, so who wouldn’t want to make things easier with a streamlined system. If you’re already using Quickbooks to manage your company’s money, downloading their app is a no-brainer. 
    Being able to access your revenue, costs, and more from the comfort of your phone or tablet make everything from paying vendors to answer questions in impromptu meetings simple. 
    3. Sprout Social
    Cost: Free with paid management account
    Why You Should Download It
    We all know social media is the tool that keeps 2018 spinning, but each of the many platforms takes a lot of time to grow. This is where a social media management system is helpful. 
    While there are many other platforms, such as Hootsuite and Buffer, Sprout Social is particularly helpful because it is so complex. You’re able to track your competition, listen to your audience, engage on every platform with ease and schedule all of your posts on the major social media channels in advance, all in one place at one time. 
    What’s better? Their app provides a seamless experience, meaning you could forgo time spent on the desktop version and never miss a beat. 
    4. Canva
    Cost: Free
    Why You Should Download It
    Every business needs visual designs, from websites to landing pages to email banners. However, not every budding business has a designer or three in the budget right away. 
    Canva is a free app that will help you design gorgeous designs for any aspect of your business. Afraid you’re going to mess it up? Don’t be! While Canva offers flexibility in the creation process, everything also comes pre-sized and in the perfect template, so you can stay as regimented in your design as you’d like until you can get that graphic designer on board. 
    5. Google Analytics
    Cost: Free
    Why Yo…
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  • A Decentralized Marketplace for a New Era of Online Commerce - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Luke Lappala, the CMO of ECoinmerce, a decentralized platform for retailers and consumers, which uses blockchain technology joins Enterprise Radio.
    Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Luke Lappala discuss the following:

    * For the benefit of our listeners, please give us an overview of ECoinmerce.
    * What are the principal advantages of ECoinmerce?
    * How is ECoinmerce disruptive, in terms of benefiting merchants and consumers?
    * Why is decentralization important to this discussion?
    * How do envision ECoinmerce permanently transforming the marketplace for the good of all?

    Luke Lappala is the CMO of ECoinmerce, a decentralized platform for retailers and consumers, which uses blockchain technology. He is also PR and marketing expert, having worked with a range of businesses, from emerging startups to publicly traded companies.
    Luke was named one of Business Insider’s “Best Tech PR Professionals,” and is passionate about telling stories and creating communities around innovative sources of technology.

    Website: https://www.ecoinmerce.io
    Social Media Links:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ecoinmerce

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecoinmerce

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecoinmerce_ecn
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  • Practical Marketing and Branding Tips for Small Business Owners - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Andrea Smith of The ADS Agency, a marketing and branding firm based in Atlanta that brings global experience with a local touch joins Enterprise Radio to share practical marketing and branding tips for small business owners.
    Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Andrea Smith discuss the following:

    * If I’m a small business owner, what are the things I need to be thinking about when hiring a marketing expert for the first time?
    * Is “DONE” better than “PERFECT” in business?
    * What do you think about networking as a form of marketing for my business? What can entrepreneurs do to network better?
    * What if I’m launching a business or product line for the first time – should I throw a launch party for it? What are your tips here?
    * What’s something cool and new you’re seeing out there that businesses can try for their own marketing?

    With an MBA in Marketing from Clemson University, Andrea Smith brings over 10 years of hands-on marketing, branding and sales experience to the table. Her recent experience with working in the UK as a Global Senior Brand Strategy Manager gave her excellent exposure to product launch procedures and idea generation, execution, etc. Andrea managed over 70 Brand Ambassadors in 17 different countries and led several workstreams for three major acquisitions involving every facet of the business.
    She understands teams and is energized by rallying them towards a cause and common goal. With exceptionally high communication skills and rapport/relationship-building, she’s both a strategist and an executor. Andrea enjoys working with everyone from the C-suite to the newest intern on board in an organization. She’s a true people-person who knows how to both work in and lead teams towards victory.
    Andrea was recognized as one of Greenville’s Best & Brightest Under 35 in 2013 by Greenville Business Magazine and as one of Talk Magazine’s 25 Most Beautiful Women in Greenville for her community involvement. As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, she still currently serves her community as a board member for United Way AAP (African-American Partnership), RRC (Resources for Residents and Communities) and NOMAtlanta (National Organization of Minority Architects).
    Her company, The ADS Agency, provides marketing and branding services to mostly B2B (business-to-business) clients in the southeast and the UK.

    Website: www.theadsagency.co
    Social Media Links:

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/theadsagency

    Twitter: www.twitter.com/theadsagency
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  • U.S. Money Reserve’s Patrick Brunson Discusses What Big Banks Know About Gold That Many Don’t - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Patrick Brunson, a Sales Manager with U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation’s largest distributors of precious metals, and also known as America’s Gold Authority™ joins Enterprise Radio.
    Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Patrick Brunson discuss the following:

    * Why is gold/precious metals important to one’s portfolio?
    * How does gold correlate to other assets that people typically own?
    * How much gold should one own in their portfolio?
    * Where do you see gold going in the future and why?
    * How come financial advisors and financial institutions are not telling their clients the same thing?
    * Why are banks buying up so much gold right now?
    * How does one go about adding gold into their portfolio?

    Patrick Brunson is a sales manager at U.S. Money Reserve, known as America’s Gold Authority™. Brunson is driven by the desire to bring out the best in people and it is this drive and passion that he brings to his role at U.S. Money Reserve. As a leader in the precious metals industry, the company provides a valuable service which requires knowing which product mix is the right fit for each and every client. Brunson helps his clients to choose the highest quality and most appropriate precious metals for their portfolios.
    Brunson works closely with the marketing and media teams as part of a core group that provides input and further develops the best and most comprehensive marketing information about U.S. Money Reserve programs and offerings. Brunson explains that he is honored to represent his company in various marketing efforts.
    Before joining U.S. Money Reserve, Brunson served in the United States Army for 12 years. He takes pride in having served as a staff Sargent, MP, and recruiting and retention NCO during this time, and also served in Iraq for 18 months providing security for military convoys.
    It was during Brunson’s time in the Army that he learned a great deal about responsibility and what it means to protect one’s future by being healthy physically and financially. He started acquiring precious metals to diversify and provide a safety net in the event he would need one. Shortly after leaving the Army he found an opportunity to begin his civilian career in the precious metals industry.
    With precious metals being one of the most important aspects to financial protection, Brunson wanted to shift his career towards this direction of wealth management. Having been infatuated with gold and rare coins since childhood, it was no surprise to most of his family that he ended up in the precious metals industry. Today, Brunson and the U.S. Money Reserve team provide clients with the highest level of service, and the most exceptional gold coins on the market.
    “I’ve always believed that owning an asset like gold could help people protect themselves from the unexpected, whether it be a collapse of the market of something closer to home everyone should have some store of physical wealth. This is why I’ve always said that the right to own gold privately (thanks to Ronald Reagan) was like the financial version of the Second Amendment. And I stand by that statement fully.” – Patrick Brunson

    Website: www.usmoneyreserve.com
    Social Media Links:

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/UsMoneyReserveInc

    Twitter:
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  • Email Marketing - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Email marketing is one of the most effective methods of creating and growing a loyal base of customers for companies and startups today. Launching an email campaign requires an in-depth understanding of the target audience and demographic you want to reach, along with their needs and wants when it comes to your business. Understanding the benefits professional email marketing campaign services provide is optimal when implementing email marketing campaigns for any business or brand. 

    In-Depth Insight

    Gain insight into the wants and needs of your prospective customers while building a better relationship with those who have a genuine interest in your business and brand. Working with professionals who understand email marketing provides you with additional tools, resources, and a better understanding of which types of campaigns work best to ultimately increase leads along with revenue you are capable of generating.

    Remarketing Campaigns

    Remarketing campaigns are extremely important for any business model, whether you are just launching a startup or want to expand your current customer base. Remarketing campaigns allow you to send specific emails to various email lists you have saved. Creating remarketing and retargeting email campaigns is beneficial whether you want to reach out to new email subscribers or if you are promoting an exclusive discount offer for repeat and loyal customers. 

    Working with email marketing campaign professionals allows you to create various segmented lists of your subscribers to develop personalized, specific, and relevant campaigns to any individual who is interested in following your brand or learning more about future deals, discounts, and offers.

    Reports and Analytics

    Whenever you launch an email campaign, reviewing incoming data and analytic reports is essential. The more data you are able to capture with each individual email marketing campaign you launch, the easier it is to ensure you are maximizing your reach with any marketing budget you have set. Learn which types of emails you send have the highest open and click-through rate to determine which methods of communication resonate best with your subscribers and prospective customers. Keep track of the best times to send new email campaigns with incoming reports. With the help of professionals who work with email marketing campaigns regularly, learn how to interpret each campaign report and how to put each set of data to work for you based on the overall goals of your business.

    Working alongside professionals to launch and manage your email marketing campaigns is a way to learn more about managing campaigns while also gaining a better understanding of individuals who are interested in the products or services you offer. With the help of professional email marketers, solidify your place in any market or industry while maximizing your reach and creating a professional online presence for your business in no time.

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