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Friday, April 16, 2010
Why businesses shouldn’t keep their feet on the ground
You remember your father telling you to keep your feet on the ground. Well, turns out Dad was wrong. Today’s businesses need to keep their feet - er, computers - in the clouds. Why? Cloud computing can help businesses better manage time, resources and even track employee efficiency. In this interview with BizReport, Bob Dieterle, senior VP and GM for Smart Online, shares the advantages of moving your business into the cloud.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Does SaaS make sense for small business BI solutions?
This a good question to ask when you are looking at using BI in your small business. How does software-as-a-service BI function in a small business? How can these tools benefit customers and other stakeholders? In this article, Bob Dieterle, senior VP and GM for Smart Online, shares with VelocIT the benefits of SaaS solutions for small business intelligence.
PC Magazine
Friday, July 24, 2009
PC Magazine: OneBiz Incorporates Accounting, HR Tools, Mail, and Scheduling on One Site
What to add to an online accounting solution? Some companies host that application alone, and that’s my preference so far, but there seems to be a new site every few days that wants to provide small businesses with additional tools.
BusinessWeek
Monday, April 20, 2009
Turning Around a Struggling Business
Consumer confidence is at an historic low and the financial news seems to get worse by the day. With a new Administration in Washington, there’s a lot of uncertainty about exactly how and when promised changes will take place. But even if your business is struggling, you can take steps to turn it around and be poised to grow this year. In this article in Businessweek.com, Neile King, VP of Sales and Marketing at Smart Online, creator of OneBiz, offers advice for small businesses.
bMighty.com
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Crisis Survival Kit: 6 Ways To Appear Big Enough For The Job
Now that the economic stimulus bill has been signed, it’s time to see what is left for smaller companies—and it doesn’t look too good. A few months ago, when bMighty predicted that small and midsize businesses wouldn’t get a bailout, they weren’t hoping to be right. Now, as organizations tighten their purse strings, they’re a lot more selective than in the past about whom they’ll do business with, leaving the Davids struggling to get noticed among the Goliaths.
“The issue centers on sustainability—will the small business exist during and after the assignment, or will a bump in the road send it crashing into the abyss?” asked Neile King, vice president of software developer Smart Online and creator of OneBiz software for small businesses. In this article, King recommends that smaller companies follow these six tips in order to appear more viable for the long term and thus more attractive to potential clients:
OCRegister.com
Friday, February 06, 2009
Is Recession a Good Time to Start a business?
Today’s tough economic climate may be the perfect time to start your own business, says Neile King, small-business expert and vice president at Smart Online, a North Carolina maker of OneBiz, software that helps small businesses start, manage and grow. Some major companies, such as Microsoft, started during a recession. With unemployment rising and fewer companies hiring, now might be a time to try your skills at starting and running a business. In this article, King points out key benefits to starting a business now.
Arizona Business Gazette
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Keeping Client, Employee Loyalty in Hard Times
When economic conditions are challenging, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant in two key areas: keeping the customers or clients you already have; and keeping employees loyal and motivated even if raises, bonuses and benefits are a thing of the past. In this article, Neile King, VP of Sales and Marketing at SmartOnline, explains that companies should focus on keeping customers and employees happy.
National Post
Advice: Building a Relationship with Customers
It’s been a difficult year for small business, and more challenges lie ahead. One way SMEs can improve chances of survival is by putting more effort into building a relationship with customers. In this article, Neile King from Smart Online, creator of OneBiz software applications for small business, offers tips.
OCRegister.com
Friday, January 16, 2009
Love your Way to Business Survival
Caring about your customers is one of the best marketing tactics for ‘09. Get involved with them, become a member of their on- or off-line community. Really listen to what they have to say, and react to concerns. Going through the motions will not do. In this post, Neile King, a small business expert at Smart Online, provider of OneBiz software applications for small businesses, offers tips on small business survival.
bMighty.com
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Crisis Survival Kit: 6 Ways To Keep The Customers You Have
When frugality and caution are the watchwords of the day, maintaining strong relationships with your customers is more important than ever. Loyal customers may reduce their spending, but they’ll keep coming back to you for the things they need—and keep the revenue you need coming in the door. Neile King, vice president of software developer Smart Online (maker of OneBiz) suggests the following 6 ways you can strengthen the bond with your existing customers.
