Author Archives: lorriallen-sc

Does Your Small Business Need a CRM?

Posted on July 10, 2014 by lorriallen-sc

Have you ever stayed at a hotel and then returned, finding that they have stocked your room with everything you asked for the last time you were here? Your special allergenic pillow was already waiting for you, you were asked … Continue reading →

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Oops: Do You Owe Sales Tax and Not Realize You Do?

Posted on June 26, 2014 by lorriallen-sc

One of the side effects of our last economic slowdown was in state government budgets; states searched hard for new income, and many of them found a great source by cracking down on sales tax collections. Their new hot buzzword: … Continue reading →

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Seven Profit-Boosting Entrepreneurial Habits

Posted on June 12, 2014 by lorriallen-sc

As an entrepreneur, you are responsible for shaping your business success. Any habits that sabotage your success in your personal life can often carry over to your business. Becoming aware of these is the first step to success. Here are … Continue reading →

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Five Essential Components of an Entrepreneur’s Compensation

Posted on May 29, 2014 by lorriallen-sc

The two major ways entrepreneurs can take money from their business is through draws or by receiving a paycheck. The type of entity in which their business is set up will determine which method can be used. In either case, … Continue reading →

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Is It Time for Spring Cleaning Your Business Files?

Posted on May 15, 2014 by lorriallen-sc

How much time do you spend each day looking for information about orders, customers, vendors, or employees? If it’s a lot, a little spring cleaning might pay off. Here are five quick tips to assess and improve your information access. … Continue reading →

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Nine Tips to Dazzle and Retain Your Top Customers

Posted on May 1, 2014 by lorriallen-sc

Your top customers are your most important customers in your business, and it’s important that you hang onto them if at all possible. It’s much more cost-effective in most business models to retain repeat customers than it is to find … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Your Weakest Business Link?

Posted on April 17, 2014 by lorriallen-sc

You’ve already built a solid business that you have great pride in. Yet, if you’re like most entrepreneurs, you’re on a constant search for how to make your business better. One way to focus your search is to look for … Continue reading →

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Five Browser Productivity Tips

Posted on April 3, 2014 by lorriallen-sc

Most of us spend a lot of time browsing the Internet, and that means using browser software. Google Chrome is the most popular browser with roughly 40 percent market share. Internet Explorer follows with about a 30 percent share and … Continue reading →

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How Painless Is Your New Customer Experience?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by lorriallen-sc

Is your business easy to do business with? Or is it difficult? The answer could impact your revenue as well as your reputation for service. Here are a few tips to help you stand in your customer’s shoes for just … Continue reading →

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Five Ways to Go Green with Your Accounting

Posted on March 6, 2014 by lorriallen-sc

With St. Patrick’s Day and spring arriving, March is a great month to have “green” on the mind. There are green shamrocks, green beer, the green of new vegetation, and there’s even green accounting too. Here are five ways to … Continue reading →

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