Category: Business Tips

Steps to Guarantee You Get The Most Out Of Conferences

Almost everyone I know enjoys attending conferences. Some for the fun, some for the learning. Your guaranteed to get more out of every conference you attend with 3 simple steps. If your sponsoring, I’ve got 4 steps for you too. Before anyone asks “So what did you get out of the event?” we will have the answer for them. And they will wonder why you look so refreshed. Some of the Hostek team is packing up this week preparing to travel to Minneapolis for the devObjective() 2015 conference. We have sponsored several years previously. The team with Best Meetings does a...
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To BitCoin or Not?

BitCoin has a lot of potential but there are a few things to watch out for if you are thinking about accepting this method of payment. As I was reading a Wall Street Journal article a few days ago on big investors getting involved with BitCoin, the thought hit me to share a real world experience with BitCoin in a business environment. As a business one thing that is always being monitored, or at least should be, is the cost of doing business.  Part of this cost are the fees that are associated with processing customer transactions.  This is one...
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7 Must Have Business Apps

GoToMeeting GoToMeeting is an easy, convenient way to schedule and host meetings from your Iphone, Ipad or Ipod Touch in seconds. You can view or share presentations such as slide shows, spreadsheets, design mockups or anything you want to share onscreen. Whether you are training, , doing a sales presentation or having a general meeting of any sort, GoToMeeting is a handy app that lets you attend these meetings on the go at any time you may need to. CardMunch No more keeping up with a ton of business cards! With this easy to use app you can now access...
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Helpful Tips on Providing Excellent Customer Service

Think about it; business is about our customer, not about our product or services. When we put all of the attention on our products or services we forget about the most important component that keeps our business running: customers. This is why providing outstanding customer support is extremely important. Excellent customer support will more than likely create loyal customers for life. So how do you actually achieve the goal of offering that outstanding customer service? Below are simple tips to follow: Follow the CARP System when dealing with complaints: The CARP system was developed by Robert Bacal in his book...
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