When it comes to thanking your employees, a little appreciation goes a long way. From bonuses to holiday parties, presenting your employees with the occasional token of your appreciation not only helps keep them motivated, but in some instances, can even provide them with an additional incentive to work even harder. However, with so many […]

How do you thank your customers? Do you send them a special gift during the holidays? Do you thank them with gifts all year long? In today’s episode, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks talk about how to thank your customers during the holidays and alternatives if you decide to not send thank you gifts. […]

Do you give your employees year end reviews? On today’s episode hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks discuss the practice of giving feedback to your employees at the end of the year. Should you do it? How should you do it? What are the keys to delivering an impactful review? We discuss on today’s episode. […]

Have you always dreamed of running your own food truck business, but weren’t sure where to begin? While it might take several months or even years before you fully establish yourself, you can still increase your chances of succeeding through proper research and preparation. In episode #84, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks guide you through […]

Whether delegating various assignments or arranging meetings between different departments, project management apps have become an essential tool for businesses that need to organize their heavy workload. But with so many apps on the market, how do you decide which one is right for your small business? In episode #84, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks discuss strategies to help you determine the most suitable project management app for your business.

Executive Summary

0:25—Today's Topic: Project Management Apps for Small Businesses.

5:16—Project management apps enable your employees to collaborate and coordinate with one another on specific assignments through a variety of platforms.

8:50—CRM (customer relationship management) systems are best suited for sales and marketing oriented businesses, while project management apps are ideal for internally-driven businesses.

10:47—Businesses should not expect their clients to use the same specific project management tools that they use.

12:10—Most cloud-based apps are designed for easy integration with each other.

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Whether delegating various assignments or arranging meetings between different departments, project management apps have become an essential tool for businesses that need to organize their heavy workload. But with so many apps on the market, how do you decide which one is right for your small business? In episode #84, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks discuss strategies to help you determine the most suitable project management app for your business.

Executive Summary

0:25—Today's Topic: Project Management Apps for Small Businesses.

5:16—Project management apps enable your employees to collaborate and coordinate with one another on specific assignments through a variety of platforms.

8:50—CRM (customer relationship management) systems are best suited for sales and marketing oriented businesses, while project management apps are ideal for internally-driven businesses.

10:47—Businesses should not expect their clients to use the same specific project management tools that they use.

12:10—Most cloud-based apps are designed for easy integration with each other.

Links

Asana

Basecamp

Fresh Desk

Wrike

Accelo

Trello

Paychex

Salesforce

Sage

ProsperWorks

Download Our Free eBooks

Ultimate Guide to Business Credit Cards: The Small Business Owner's Handbook

How to Keep Customers Coming Back for More – Customer Retention Strategies

How to Safeguard Your Small Business from Data Breaches

21 Days to Be a More Productive Small Business Owner

Opportunity Knocks: How to Find—and Pursue—a Business Idea that's Right for You

99 New Small Business Ideas

Submit Your Question

Submit Your Question

Leave Us a Review on iTunes

Whether delegating various assignments or arranging meetings between different departments, project management apps have become an essential tool for businesses that need to organize their heavy workload. But with so many apps on the market, how do you decide which one is right for your small business? In episode #84, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks […]

Have you been struggling to find new salespeople for your business? Then, perhaps it’s time to start tapping into a different talent pool. While personal referrals and online submissions are still the most popular sources for finding job candidates, some businesses owners have begun turning their attention to local retail stores and restaurant chains when […]

Is your business safe from the attacks of cyber criminals? With the rise of sophisticated hacking techniques, ensuring the security of your clients' information has become more challenging than ever. Fortunately, small business owners have a wide range of options when it comes to preventing potential data breaches.

In episode #81, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks provide valuable advice on how to protect your business from cyber threats.

Executive Summary

0:42—Today's Topic: How Do I Protect My Business from Cyber Criminals?

1:13—Small businesses are the most susceptible to security breaches, yet are often the least protected.

3:14—One way to ensure your protection against hackers is to move to a cloud-based service.

11:07—Business owners can also prevent data breaches by having their IT department teach their employees about cybersecurity.

15:29—Gene discusses the importance of presenting yourself as someone your customers can trust.

Links

Amazon Web Services

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud

Rackspace

CloudJumper

MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD | 1969 Senate Hearing | PBS KIDS

Download Our Free eBooks

Ultimate Guide to Business Credit Cards: The Small Business Owner's Handbook

How to Keep Customers Coming Back for More – Customer Retention Strategies

How to Safeguard Your Small Business from Data Breaches

21 Days to Be a More Productive Small Business Owner

Opportunity Knocks: How to Find—and Pursue—a Business Idea that's Right for You

99 New Small Business Ideas

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Transcript

Elizabeth: Welcome back to another episode of the Small Biz Ahead Podc...

Is your business safe from the attacks of cyber criminals? With the rise of sophisticated hacking techniques, ensuring the security of your clients' information has become more challenging than ever. Fortunately, small business owners have a wide range of options when it comes to preventing potential data breaches.

In episode #81, Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks provide valuable advice on how to protect your business from cyber threats.

Executive Summary

0:42—Today's Topic: How Do I Protect My Business from Cyber Criminals?

1:13—Small businesses are the most susceptible to security breaches, yet are often the least protected.

3:14—One way to ensure your protection against hackers is to move to a cloud-based service.

11:07—Business owners can also prevent data breaches by having their IT department teach their employees about cybersecurity.

15:29—Gene discusses the importance of presenting yourself as someone your customers can trust.

Links

Amazon Web Services

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud

Rackspace

MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD | 1969 Senate Hearing | PBS KIDS

Download Our Free eBooks

Ultimate Guide to Business Credit Cards: The Small Business Owner's Handbook

How to Keep Customers Coming Back for More – Customer Retention Strategies

How to Safeguard Your Small Business from Data Breaches

21 Days to Be a More Productive Small Business Owner

Opportunity Knocks: How to Find—and Pursue—a Business Idea that's Right for You

99 New Small Business Ideas

Submit Your Question

Submit Your Question

Leave Us a Review on iTunes

Transcript

Elizabeth: Welcome back to another episode of the Small Biz Ahead Podcast. Gene?

Gene: Yes.