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The dos and don’ts of mobile-friendly web design

February 25, 2016 0 By vedamanioptimus

Mobile-friendly simply means that your website is compatible with a range of devices that aren’t desktop or laptop computers. This includes smartphones and tablets, which in themselves cover a wide range of screen sizes and resolutions. These smaller devices, especially smartphones, need a website to be attractive and brand-relevant while being functional and easy to use with one hand, a thumb, or several fingers. Multi-touch technology means that users often have a range of ways they interact with the screen, and your site must make it simple to navigate and interact to cover all bases.

Things small business owners need to know in tech this month

January 26, 2016 0 By vedamanioptimus

It looks like Amazon is going to make it easier for small businesses to move their products into the company’s logistics network. The company has become a freight forwarder in China. Amazon already owns fleets of trucks and drones, this is its first foray into the $350 billion shipping sector. There has been a bunch of studies released recently that…

6 Benefits of Cloud Accounting Software

January 24, 2016 0 By vedamanioptimus

If you are a business owner, moving your accounting software from “on-premise” to “the cloud” can bring huge benefits. Not only could you save bucket loads of time, but cloud accounting software is cheaper, more secure and accessible anywhere.

Keeping customers loyal: it’s easier with tech

December 16, 2015 0 By vedamanioptimus

In today’s competitive marketplace, there is little room for error for owners and operators in the field services industry. Businesses are under more pressure than ever to deliver an exceptional service that aligns with what customers expect.

Things small business owners need to know in tech this month

December 16, 2015 0 By vedamanioptimus

The latest you need to know.

Technology and your accountant could be the difference between success and failure

November 25, 2015 0 By vedamanioptimus

Want to succeed as a small business owner? Have a mentor or an accountant. Our recent Make or Break? report shows that asking for help from mentors and advisors, and having a good relationship with your accountant, means you have a leg up. The research was timed to coincide with Global Entrepreneurship Week which kicks-off today.

27 Social Media Tools Retailers Can Use to Boost Influence and Sales

November 25, 2015 0 By vedamanioptimus

Social media isn’t just about viral videos or selfies. For consumers, sites and apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are playing an increasingly large role in their path to purchase.

This is why it’s so important for retailers to invest in social media marketing. Having a strong presence in relevant social networks not only gives you an avenue to communicate with your audience, it also allows you to stay in the radars of your customers. This in turn, increases the likelihood of a shopper choosing your brand when they’re ready to buy.

10 benefits of trading purely online

November 25, 2015 0 By vedamanioptimus

Are you thinking of starting a retail business? Do you already have a brick and mortar store and have been thinking of making a switch to ecommerce? Operating an online-only store has many advantages, and if you can learn the fundamentals of online marketing for retail, it can be a very fulfilling and liberating endeavour. Let’s consider some of the advantages of trading purely online:

How to Supercharge Innovation into a Company’s DNA

November 25, 2015 0 By vedamanioptimus

Technology has changed business as we once knew it… And it’s not stopping either. The changes are quickly advancing. In order to thrive and succeed in today’s fast paced environment, your business not only needs to able to adapt, it needs to remain one step ahead.

Is Free Shipping Right for your Business?

November 25, 2015 0 By vedamanioptimus

The promise of free-shipping can seem too good to be true, and often it is suspected that the shipping costs have been absorbed into the price of the goods. This can sometimes be true, but with products that are available online direct from the manufacturer, it makes it harder for retailers to add their own mark-up. Competing on price becomes impossible and retailers have to find other ways to set themselves apart. Free shipping becomes the next logical step.