Business Cards
The use of business cards is a tried and true method of promoting your Small Business , they should include your phone number, website address, and other information about your business, so this is a good way to get your business recognized. There are online options, that can be used to make a custom business card in addition to flyers and other promotional material at a reasonable cost. But be sure not to skimp on quality… nothing makes your business look worse than a free business card printed on skimpy stock that advertises that it is printed for free on the back.
Productivity Software
You will need software to manage your business, there are free programs and programs that require a nominal fee, but you can use Google Docs or OpenOffice if a free program is preferred. However, you can pay a small fee if you require more robust accounting software, but you do not need expensive software for accounting if you choose to use a subscription service, such as QuickBooks Online. You will get useful tools and constant upgrades with the paid services, so this is a good way to save a few hundred dollars.
Editor’s Note: Google Drive is now the home of Google Docs, which enables user cloud storage, and file sharing in addition to collaborative editing on documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.
Business Website, Hosting and Content
This is the home of your business on the Internet, so you could take the time to design your own website by using a free WordPress template, or a content management system, such as Yola, SnapPages, or Weebly. But if you want a truly professional looking website you can also hire a good web designer to create your website. If you need assistance you can contact Lisa at Intergalactic Web designers for configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of your new wordpress website.
Website hosting is the service that will handle your website and its connection to the internet and there are many hosting companies that can be found on the Internet and choosing the right one can make or break your site. You want a host that is reliable and does not experience any service outages. Please visit Midphase.com to find out more about website hosting and becoming a website hosting reseller.
Businesses that sell a product or service will need to have various types of content, this will include a set of text with target keywords, images, and even a video. If you are unable to prepare content on your own, then this task will need to be hired out to a professional web content provider. You can find a web content writers or freelancers on sites such as Indeed.
See Also:
- Choosing The Best Bank
- How To Develop Winning Money Management Skills
- Does Your Small Business Need Accounting Services?
- 5 Tips for Managing Your Personal and Small Business Finances at the Same Time
- A Tax Guide for the Self-Employed
- Selling Your Business
- 10 Ways to Make Money Online
- The Joys of Outsourcing
Recommended Books:
- Start Your Own Business, Fifth Edition: The Only Start-Up Book You’ll Ever Need
- Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months: A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business that Works
- School for Startups: The Breakthrough Course for Guaranteeing Small Business Success in 90 Days or Less
- The Crowdfunding Revolution:Â How to Raise Venture Capital Using Social Media
- The Accidental Entrepreneur: The 50 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Starting a Business
