The Paycheck Protection Program: What This Means for Your Small Business On March 16th 2020, our country began a 15-day plan to slow the spread of COVID-19. Five weeks after our President announced these measures, social distancing orders remain in place and questions remain. When will we begin to see a large shift in numbers? Will businesses large and small …
The Best Competitive Advantage
The latest figures are in. Unemployment is low. Really low. Trading Economics quotes it at being the lowest since May 2001 “US unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent in May 2017 from 4.4 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 4.4 percent.” That’s great, right? Not if you are the one that is in need of hiring. …
Is The Honeymoon Over?
Here is a question that often goes unasked: How is your business relationship going? You are probably thinking – my business relationship? Yep. Probably the connection that you reflect on the least; definitely the one that you engage in the most. So how do you even begin to evaluate it? Are you feeling burnt out? Do you still proclaim that …
Entreverge Award Nomination
Marketecs (FKA Strategic Office Support) is very excited to announce its nomination for an Entreverge Award! If you’re not from Maine, then you may not be familiar with this award or the event. It’s a celebration and recognition of ‘entrepreneurs on the verge’. PROPEL Portland’s website explains this award: “Since 2009, PROPEL has produced entreverge, our signature event to recognize …
Is trying to ‘keep up with the Joneses’ bringing you down?
Are you following your competition or your customers? Don’t let your aim to keep up with your competitors’ stunt your growth and hold you back!
2013 Goals Exposed – annual update
Back in January we decided to make our annual goals public. Now it’s time to review and analyze how we did in 2013. It was a good year!
5 Budgeting Tips for a Financially Successful Year
5 tips to help you review your business finances and make a plan for a financially successful 2014.
Holiday Gifts; Preparation & Business Gift Giving
Over 15 holiday gift giving and preparation ideas for small businesses.
2013 Goals Exposed – 2nd quarter update
Back in January we decided to make our annual goals public. Now that the first quarter is over, we thought an update was in order. Without questions, our greatest accomplishment so far this year was our re-branding, but now we working hard on the next exciting steps and positioning ourselves to meet all of our goals before December.
Discounting: Is Offering a Discount Helpful or Harmful?
I am often asked if I offer discounts on services. So, I’d like to offer some of my thoughts on the pros and cons of offering discounts in both service and product based industries. The Pros of Offering Discounts Discounts are Enticing We all love a bargain. But we also want quality. So, by offering your products or services at …
