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Reducing the amount of paper used in the small office is a challenge for most solopeneurs and freelancers.  Luckily, there are quite a few resources available to those in need of paperless solutions.  For those who have made it further along in adopting greener processes, the “contract” dilemma presents a challenge.  How does the paperless contract work in the greener office? Read the rest of this entry »

I’ll admit, when I first heard of the Skype in the Classroom beta online collaboration tool, I wasn’t too enthusiastic.  But that changed quickly after I began mapping out the possibilities.  Shortly after logging into the site, all I could think about was the seemingly endless number of possibilities for such an online collaboration mechanism.   There are several key benefits to using such a tool for small business coaches who lead seminars. Read the rest of this entry »

QuoteBase for online quote management

A personal development coach or small business consultant may offer a number of different types of services.  From personalized coaching to public speaking engagements, the scope of work for each potential project could vary.  The personal development professional may find it challenging to keep track of all of the individual quotes, so it makes sense that he or she looks for a more efficient quote management solution.  An insurance sales rep may be working with small businesses from different sectors.  Depending on the needs of the client and the size of the company, the insurance requirements may vary.  If the small business insurance agent carries different product lines, he or she will have to routinely develop quotes around those product lines.  For the solopreneur that has a need for a solid quote management system, efficiency and productivity are essential.   QuoteBase is a great alternative to the popular quote management systems out there.  This free online collaboration tool could really be beneficial to the small business in need of an efficient quote building and quote management system. Read the rest of this entry »

I have been experimenting with several conference call tools for a group that I am a part of.  I’ve tried several free conference call tools for virtual collaboration, but I have found great success with Freeconferencecalling.com.  Discover why I believe that Freeconferencecalling.com is one of the best virtual office tools available. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s only the beginning of the year and small businesses are already planning which trade show activities they will attend.  Trade show displays and vinyl banners have already been picked out and ordered.  And the booths for many of these events are being reserved as we speak.  If you are a small business owner planning for your first trade show event, here are some tips to smooth out the preparation process. Read the rest of this entry »

Article marketing for small business consultants can be an amazing solution for advertising on a small business budget.  The advertising strategy that consists of article marketing can benefit a small business consultant in a number of ways.

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E-commerce merchants and small business consultants may be in need of a way to share an online document presentation with an audience.  Getting the message out about a product or service may be the biggest hurdle that small business consultants and e-store owners face.  There are some ways to share PowerPoint presentations online in a way that won’t hurt the small business budget. Read the rest of this entry »

Email marketing for small business owners can be a difficult thing to stay on top of, but it’s necessary to remain consistent if you’ve started one.  From time to time, you may find yourself in a rut, feeling uninspired.  As a result, you may find yourself simply going through the motions to get your email marketing campaign content created.  There are several things that you as a small business owner or consultant can do to keep the email marketing content fresh. Read the rest of this entry »

Many companies evaluating how best to automate a small business blog often wonder about what is needed to outsource the web content.  Most small business owners are surprised to find out exactly how little is needed to outsource their web content processes. Read the rest of this entry »

Companies with small business websites may want to boost their ranking for their websites through link building.  For those on a tight small business budget with limited resources, there are several ways to go about building backlinks to a website. Read the rest of this entry »