Personal selling is dealing with potential customers face to face and trying to convince them to make a purchase. Salespeople often become successful entrepreneurs because they learn to listen to what the customer needs and wants on a daily and personal basis. Some great American entrepreneurs like Billy Durant, who started out in sales include:…
The periodic cleaning of buildings and offices is essential as it not only increase the lifespan, but also gives attractive and new look or you can consider it like the upgrading of your corporate picture. Most people don’t understand the significance of cleaning services, especially by professionals, they consider it as unwanted expense. But they…
Year by year thousands of people are injured at work. Although the level of danger varies from industry to industry, there are many potential hazards to be aware of. Although agriculture, fishing, construction and lorry driving are the most dangerous industries for workplace accidents, there are several ways one can injure oneself even in the…
Over the last few years, social media platforms and online interactions have increased many fold. Businesses are using more digital technologies than before. Ecommerce, online ads, polls and surveys have become standard for marketing operations. These technologies are all data driven. Even small and medium businesses today need data analytics at an unprecedented scale. To…
Shifting your home or office is a daunting task for sure. With so many things to move from one place to another, you will need good packaging materials so that the items do not get damaged or destroyed in transit. There are wide varieties of packaging materials available in the market now. Among them bubble…
As the festive season begins to creep upon us and the decorations and lights begin to emerge, all brands have to think about how they are going to promote themselves during this busy period and in particular, what promotional products to use. Christmas time means that levels of trade are higher than usual and for…
We live in a culture of paranoia that is fueled by our economic uncertainty. Of course the big fish always tends to eat the small fish but in the larger ecosystem, things don’t necessarily tip towards the stronger or the mightier. Many a times I read about the excessive fear of big giant corporations like…
Singapore has bounced back from a dip in new business formations posted in the previous quarter, with a 9% increase in Q2. 15,964 new businesses were registered in Q2 2015, underscoring the confidence in Singapore as an international business center. Though the numbers contracted by more than 28% in Q1, when compared to Q4 2014,…
Hey guys, in this post we are reviewing the new Google Consumer Surveys. At TLB we often review apps and softwares which have practical utility for businesses. We all know that from a marketing perspective, surveys are quite important for businesses. We have run several surveys in the past and our in-house researchers like to…
Annual events always bring with them lots of excitement and fun. For businesses these events have a special relevance as this becomes the center of activity once every year. It brings the teams together and makes the employees feel like a family. Moreover, annual events are great platform for launching new products, announcing organizational changes,…
How do you make your business stand out? In today’s ultra-competitive high-stakes marketplace, business promotion has to be an essential element in your business strategy. According to the Promotional Products Association International, a promotional product is any “item used to promote a product, service or company program, including advertising specialties, premiums, incentives, business gifts, awards,…
Startups looking for ecosystems with lower costs of living and more opportunities often find overseas Asian markets as a more viable option. Starting a business in Singapore may create a lot of difference as many industry watchers have noted that the operating conditions for business in this South East Asian nation are prime. SBS Consulting specializes…
Back-up power systems have become an important part of residences and business today. Companies may invest a lot on uninterrupted power supply and generators to keep their offices running even in the condition of power failure but are you looking after your back-up systems properly? What you should do if you have a back-up generator?…
Whether it is commercial or residential property, buying or renting any real estate involves certain amount of risk due to its highly fluid nature. Anywhere in the world you’ll find a fair share of scammy realtors and thus, the stories of rampant malpractices sometimes scare off the most seasoned investors. Still, you can’t stop at…
The latest report by Hawksford Singapore reveals that the year 2015 has kicked off with a soft start compared to previous quarters, but Singapore remains a fertile environment that is attracting entrepreneurs, investors and enterprises alike. The preceding quarters had phenomenally high business formation numbers. The mellowed global economic performance in the beginning of the…
Freshii – Freshii (Originally called Lettuce Eatery) is a Canadian fast food franchise and was founded in 2005 by Matthew Corrin. They serve meals which are prepared with different types of meats and toppings and even with frozen yogurt, wraps, Soups, burritos and salads. They has expanded to 88 stores in 8 countries covering 35 cities…
Keeping your customers happy is a key facet of running a well-respected, profitable business. But how do your customers get in touch with you to let you know when they have a question about your product or service? Some customers may simply pick up the phone, while others may prefer to search your FAQ section…
Planning to relocate to a new house in a different city? Looking to shift your office to some other destination in the same city? Well, mere mention of the word ‘shifting’ comes with immense tension as how all things will be managed. But with the help of a packing and moving company and with the…
Modern retail has taken a turn towards the local brands. Of late, shop local movements have gained a lot of steam and for a good reason. The cost of production and consumption is found to be much lower when production uses local resources compared to the multinational retail chains which rely on foreign made and…
2014 might just be remembered as the year of high profile data breaches. Companies such as eBay, PF Chang’s, and the University of Maryland have already been targeted and new attacks are being uncovered almost daily. Consumers are beginning to shrug off the news as a normal cost of paperless e-commerce. This is truly unfortunate…
Recently we had a chance to get introduced to a promising graphic designer. We connected over Twitter and discussed over brand logos and corporate identities. The designer has done many interesting experiments with some known brand logos and designs. We decided to interview him to know more about his design style and what he thought…
For a long time, the practice of backing up data has entirely taken place onsite. Many companies still store data on tapes and keep it in a secure server room in their business premises for backup purposes. Much has changed though since the inception of cloud backup services. Many businesses are now finding it better…
Working in environments where heavy equipment is used on a daily basis can be quite dangerous. Whether it is a construction site, a factory, a hangar in the airport, trenching, mining or an oil field, you must always take safety measures. You cannot assume that it’s safe just because there hasn’t been any incident. Staying…
Given the concentration of potential risks and hazards in warehouses, it is important to adopt and correctly follow Health & Safety regulations and recommended procedures. Achieving this necessary aim will usually involve devoting time and resources. There are no short cuts – particularly as employee safety, well-being and output or productivity are at stake. The…
Starting a new software company in India can be a very exciting venture for any man or woman with the talent and the drive to succeed. As our technology continues to deliver more and more phenomenal things to us on a daily basis, the need for containing development of software is critical to continue the…
