It’s often been said that money makes the world go round but perhaps it’s time for the wording of this famous phrase to change. While it’s true that money is a very important determining factor in so many aspects of the world, another substance just as — if not more — important than money also makes the…
Steam Traps Explained in Terms You Can Actually Understand
With winter coming up, it’s a good time to brush up on your knowledge of steam traps. There are steam traps on radiators, of course, but they’re actually used in a number of residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The only problem is that so much of the literature published on these little devices is incredibly technical and…
The 2 Simple Reasons It’s Worth Hiring a Telephone Answering Service
If you run a small or medium-sized business, you and your employees are probably juggling a million things every single day. Here’s one thing you should take off your plate: answering the phones. There are two compelling reasons to outsource this task to a professional telephone answering service. #1: It Keeps Your Customers Happy Customers are a…
Have You Considered Investing in Gold?
Stability. It is what wise investors turn to in both times of turmoil, and times of financial growth. While buying gold and other precious metals is an unfamiliar investment opportunity to many people, a growing number of investors consider precious metals a “prudent and accessible investment vehicle.” Gold bar purchases provide buyers with “safe haven” assets that…
Shipping to South America Save Money and Cut Transit Times
Shipping goods internationally can be a fantastic way to keep in touch with loved ones, send friends care packages, thank coworkers, or for some, might just be part of their daily business operations. In fact, international shipping is done daily by many small and major companies. Many people do not consider exactly how their goods are transported…
Myth Busting 10% is NOT the Ideal Turnover Rate for Sales People
In 2002, Gallup polling tackled a timeless question, one that’s been bugging sales managers for as long as they’ve existed: what should your sales team turnover rate be? Is it too high? Too low? If you’re tired of combing through listings of sales people for hire and want to take those sales recruitment firms off speed dial,…
3 Reasons You Should Use Digital Business Signs
Media, movies, and shows aren’t the only things going digital these days. Digital business signs are taking over as the new standard for onsite advertisement. A study by Grand View Research Inc. estimates that the global digital signage market will reach $20.03 billion by the year 2020. What are the benefits of illuminated signs? More and more…
Turn Social Interactions Into a Nonprofit Marketing Strategy
Over the past decade the word, social, has taken on a completely different meaning from what it once was. At one point, anything involving social interactions were done in person, face-to-face, or at most over the phone. During that time any nonprofit marketing strategy was conducted through telemarketing lead lists and residential address lists. In an ironic…
Starting A New Business Or Investing In Public Relations? Come To New Jersey
If you’re a company in need of assistance in government affairs, look no further than the public works organizations in New Jersey. Due to the lengthy history and complex culture of this thriving East coast state, New Jersey government affairs are who you should turn to if you want competent solutions to your everyday problems. Be it…
Features of a Fantastic Cruise Vessel
Cruising in the U.S. is a $29.4 billion industry, accounting for a major part of the tourism industry. In fact, cruising served over 19 million passengers worldwide in 2011. So, what makes cruising so appealing? Is it the beauty of the open sea? The exotic ports? The promise of a relaxing getaway? While all of these things…