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Everyone thinks that it'll never happen to them. But that's not true. If you want proof, type in "2014 identity theft statistics" in google. You will be surprised by the results. The truth is that few people know and understand the real danger of virtual theft. People always talk about how to protect yourself from someone who mugs you on the street, but how do you protect yourself from something you cannot touch or see?
There are many benefits of redesigning your website. Web development companies, of course, appreciate when you are ready to pull the trigger on a new design from a financial perspective. But the bigger question remains, is redesigning my small business website really worth it?
Shopping for tech this year? With so many products being advertised, searching the best product can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Although finding the best option isn't easy, here are a few reminders on how to find the best products for your business:
Igniting Business will be presenting a marketing seminar at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce's annual Small Business Exhibition held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 12-4 p.m. Grab a passport and tour dynamic booth displays from Chamber businesses with 15 or fewer employees and attend informative seminars relevant to businesses of all sizes. Admission is free!
Seminar Details:
Topic:5 Affordable Small Business Marketing Tools
Presenter: Ben Seidel, President of Igniting Business
Time: 1:15 pm (seating will be limited, try to arrive early!)
Location:Parkade Center, East Entrance, Suite 214 E - 601 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65203
Description: Ben will be presenting on 5 low-cost (some are even free!) tools that you should be using to market your small business and communicate with current customers.
Seminar Schedule:
12:30 pm- The Art of Negotiation and Closing a Deal
1:15 pm- 5 Affordable Small Business Marketing Tools
2:00 pm- Small Business Resources
Please encourage others to come see us and other local businesses. We look forward to seeing you there!
The ability to share files without emailing back and forth has been a fantastic tool for small businesses. Sharing any sort of document is so easy these days that we don't realize how much time this saves us. DropBox is probably the most popular free file sharing service, but there are a few other options that you could use along with DropBox.
In today's market, most small businesses recognize that having a website is imperative for the credibility as a company and a way to share information regarding services and products. However, a distinct difference exists between having a website that simply contains information on your company, versus a website that performs specified business functions. It is important to recognize that having a functional website can be extremely beneficial for your business – whether it be time or cost savings, efficiency, or lead generation.
As a computer technician, I often get asked the question "Why is my computer running so slow?" I chuckle to myself sometimes, because "slow" is usually a relative term. For example, "Can you take a look at my laptop? [Insert co-worker's name] is not having any issues with her computer, and we have the same computer." Regardless of what slow means to you, here are some simple tips that will help keep your computer running smoothly:
We are excited to announce a few staff transitions within our offices. Please join us in welcoming Katie Wells to the IB team. Katie joins our team on August 18th as Administrative Coordinator. She will oversee a significant portion of the day-to-day activities in the office. Katie currently attends Mizzou where she is pursuing a Bachelors of Business Administration with an emphasis in management. She is looking forward to meeting our clients, assisting with problems, and keeping the company organized!
Recently we wrote a blog on why your small business should have a blog. One of the challenges many small businesses have is finding inspiration for what to write about. We've compiled a list of 6 different types of blogs that we have found to be successful: