So you’ve made some sales and are finally growing your business. That’s a great start! But what is the key to securing repeat business? There are several easy steps you can undertake to ensure that you’ll retain repeat business. Here are three of the most important. 1. Give the customer excellent service. It seems like a no-brainer, but there are always things you can do to ensure that the customer is getting the…
Read MorePhone books were once the only way for potential consumers to search for a good or service. Within the last two decades, desktops and search engines steamrolled the phone book to become the quickest way to find anything, anywhere. Now, however, customers are going straight to their Smart Phones to seek out businesses and products., rendering even desktops and laptops obsolete. Are they able to connect with your business? Kevin Surace,…
Read MoreSmall and Mid-Sized Businesses are Not Yet Fully Mobile Compatible A new report released by BaseKit has shown that a surprising 91% of small business’ websites are not optimized for mobile use. The report took a poll of small and medium sized businesses and questioned them about a variety of technology related topics, including functionality of their website and more. While a great deal of small businesses do have an online…
Read MoreUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you already know that mobile marketing for SMBs (small and medium sized businesses) is taking off at lightning speed. A newly released infographic by digital marketing solutions company Hibu shows just HOW high the demand for mobile-ready websites and apps really are. The stats are staggering! Some of the surprising statistics include: 1. The majority of SMB websites in the United States…
Read MoreIf you’re considering creating a mobile app for your business (so easy with Bizness Apps!), there are three main questions that are good to ask: 1. Who are your customers? 2. What do they want in a mobile app? 3. What can you give to them? Each industry has app functions that make sense across most of the businesses within the industry. For example, it’s generally useful for restaurants to put mobile ordering in their apps, but the…
Read MorePush notifications are one of the keys to connecting with your fans and customers using your app. While users may not necessarily launch your app frequently, notifications can help you keep the lines of communication open, especially through offers, discounts, event alerts, and other strategies. That way, your app becomes a sounding beacon that helps you maximize bonds with your userbase. Our new push notification system makes this…
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