Ask any entrepreneur the secret to her success and she’ll say a variety of things: a specific sales approach, believing in the product she’s selling, or customer service. But the secret to every small business owner’s success is largely due to the team of people she has working with her. Your...
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As former chief evangelist at Apple, and one of the most irreverent strategists in the business world, Guy Kawasaki often says, “Evangelism is selling a dream.” How do you become an evangelist in your own business in order to help it grow and thrive?
To get you on the road to inspiration, here are...
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Wearable technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) already pervade numerous business sectors, from health and fitness, to lifestyle, to event management. As the technology continues to improve, becoming less risky and more mainstream, wearables will open up many opportunities for small businesses...
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Congratulations, you’ve made the first step towards your future by opening your own business! Starting a new business can be overwhelming and stressful to say the least. As a CEO of a small business myself, I know what you’re experiencing and in order to pass along my knowledge, I’ve compiled a...
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This week Salesforce Research released a special report on benchmarks for small business growth. The report is based on surveys of 3,800 small business leaders around the world, including sales, service and marketing teams, to discover commonalities for success. Here’s a quick look at some of...
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We entrepreneurs are great at burning ourselves out. We are uniquely prone to economic fluctuation, and are directly responsible for our staff, partners, and customers. It’s enough to drive someone mad, which explains why 45% of start-up owners report being stressed; around five percent above the...
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Happy New Year! Can we still stay that?
We’re almost 30 days into 2016, and whether you’re testing out a new fitness routine or resetting your business goals, January is always a good time for a fresh start. Do you have new business ideas and a plan for the upcoming year? At Salesforce, we reset...
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At the heart of every small business are big ideas and bigger aspirations. But what are the benchmarks that define continued growth?
Salesforce Research surveyed more than 3,800 small business leaders around the world — including sales, service, and marketing teams — to discover commonalities for...
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If you’re like me, this time of year is very nostalgic, brought on by remembering all the things 2015 has brought forward. For some, 2015 was a smashing success, while others suffered humorous gaffes and complete embarrassment on national television (here’s looking at you, Steve Harvey).
Whether...
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