Help Your Employees Get More Done
When you think about your team, would you describe them as happy, content, and fulfilled with their work? Or, have you got more issues than a magazine rack with grumpy, discontent, unsatisfied people in your ranks?...
Should Businesses Only Speak When Spoken to on Social Media?
Most modern brands and businesses want a vibrant social media marketing campaign. But, figuring out the secret sauce of using your social media networks to engage users without annoying them isn’t always an...
Talk to Your Customers; You Might Learn Something
CEOs need to put themselves out there to see what their customers are saying. And the best way is to communicate with them directly.
What Makes Customers Tick
Having a frank discussion about what works, what doesn't and what your customers want from you is key to a successful business.
4 simple ways to monitor your competitors’ marketing strategies
Competitive analysis is just a fancy way to describe the process of checking out what your competitors are doing, or not doing, and using that information to your advantage. Observing your competitors’...
5 Cs Every Startup Needs to Succeed
This article by VerticalResponse CEO and founder Janine Popick originally appeared on Inc.com. There’s nothing more exhilarating than having a great idea for a business and running with it. But before you...
Cut the Fat! 8 Ways to Eliminate Unnecessary Overhead for Your Business
For any small business it’s important to spend money where it counts and eliminate unnecessary expenses. Besides looking at what cost drivers you can keep down, it’s also important to remember the...
Motivating Employees: 3 Ideas That Just Might Work for You
This article by VerticalResponse CEO and founder Janine Popick originally appeared on The Huffington Post. I recently got interviewed by one of my employees who is looking to hone in on his career path. He’s...
Inc.com: Do Your Employees Follow You on Social Media?
There are no firm rules when it comes to when – and how – to react to employees' social media posts. Here are some of my suggestions on how to approach the issue.