How Social Media Could Benefit Businesses

In today’s world social media is a very popular platform. It is a way for us to share our personal life and reconnect with our friends from the past. Raking in over millions of users social media websites such as Facebook or Twitter allows us to interact, and share with one another from far distances; so long as we have a simple Internet connection.

Seeing that these platforms have become a popular trend, it’s no surprise that businesses should take a look into what makes these platforms special. What makes these platforms special to a business is the ability to interact with customers, being able to keep information up to date, and showing a more personal aspect from the company.

Interacting with customers

One of the major roles of a business is being able to interact with its customer. The customer is one of the many important things that keep a business running. With good customer support, or customer interest this allows for the company to be relatable, likeable, and makes people want to come back for more.

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Getting Clued Up On The Cloud: Many UK Small Businesses Admit Limited Knowledge On The Cloud

In recent Hollywood comedy ‘Sex Tape’, Jason Segal can be heard yelling that ‘nobody understands the cloud.’ You’d be forgiven for suspecting that this was an exaggeration to cover up his character’s ignorance, but in fact, it seems as though this farcical film based on poor Cloud management actually highlights a very real problem.

A recent survey suggests that 57 per cent of small business executives have admitted that they aren’t entirely sure how the Cloud works. And let’s face it - it’s hardly surprising that, with a name like the Cloud, people’s impression and knowledge of the intangible service is just a little hazy. But shouldn’t business executives know better?

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Squirrel Away Your Money With Nutcache

Many freelancers agree that invoicing is their least favorite part of the job. Managing your budget is extremely important for any type of business, but the process can get complicated as the number of your clients increases.

However, you can make the task less tedious by using the right tools. Today we'll review Nutcache, a cute invoicing and time management app that will surprise you with what it can do.

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6 Tools to Verify Business Information

Dealing with business online can be a great way of expanding your focus beyond the immediate community where you live. The web has made things easier than ever to do this, and it is no wonder such methods have become so popular. We not have an almost infinite resource at our disposal.

But the verification process for those businesses can be a bit shady. Anyone can be on the other side of a computer, and we hear about scams every day. Some companies manage to stay up for years, despite hundreds of claims of wrongdoing and dishonest practices. You want to verify business information before you settle on any plans.

The good news is that it is easy to do that. Here are seven sites to help you out.

1. Yelp

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The Death of Brick and Mortar

Here's a look at how decreased foot traffic and increased ecommerce are affecting brick and mortar retailers: