[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Social media has come a long way from where it once began. What was originally built as a social networking service between friends and family, is now one of the largest marketing tools for businesses around the world. With Facebook being the powerhouse of the group, followed by Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and more, each...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"]To become a successful entrepreneur, it's important to have self-discipline and drive along with many other things. Without these, we often find ourselves stuck with one of our biggest enemies: procrastination. So, this week on Ignition, Samantha Bennett, author of "Get it Done", shares how entrepreneurs who find themselves procrastinating can get can unstuck....
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] At some point, most small business owners will need additional cash flow for their businesses, whether it’s for building expansions, covering seasonal payrolls or simply purchasing new pieces of equipment. The first step for many business owners is often seeking a traditional loan from a bank or credit union; however, there...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] When it comes to video marketing, there has been a continuous increase in demand, from consumers, for businesses to include video marketing as part of their marketing strategy. This week on Ignition, Robert Weiss MultiVision Digital video expert shares the importance of video marketing for businesses. This is box titleQuestion of the Week: Our...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"]One of the biggest and most common challenges of entrepreneurship is finding a healthy work life balance. Since we often wear many hats in our business, it can become overwhelming to try and juggle all of the responsibilities without getting overwhelmed. To help with this issue, Jen Slaw, speaker and expert juggler,...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] There is one thing every Fortune 500 company has in common: an effective leader at its helm. Leadership isn’t just about calling the shots and having people that do what you say. It’s so much more than that. Unfortunately, there are quite a few people that think that’s all there is...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] This week on Ignition, Raj Thakkar, CEO and founder of FOREsight Financial Services for Good shares everything business owners need to know about organizing your business finances. This is box titleQuestion of the Week: I run a popular local restaurant. We have two locations and could do a third but before I go down...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] How many times have you called a customer service line (for any reason) and had a flawless experience? Okay, now how many times have you called a customer service line and had a terrible experience? Odds are you've had more bad experiences with customer service interactions than you have good. So why is that? Ovum...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] This week on Ignition, Sally Hogshead, NY Time Best Selling Author and expert in branding and personality, joins Ellis and Ramon to share her advice on how to become an industry leader by differentiating yourself in your business. This is box titleQuestion of the Week: I’m a woman and I run and teach...
[content field="callout1" format="true" class="calloutwide"] Last fall I had the opportunity to spend six weeks backpacking through six different countries in Europe. It was a truly amazing experience, and it was interesting to see the differences in work and lifestyles. Breakfast often consisted of as many espressos as you could handle and delicious pastries that you could only dream of....
