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December 14, 2012 by Vertical Axion
You want to be an expert in your niche; really, that should be every business owner’s goal. You want to be a leading voice in your industry so that you’re set apart from everyone else, and not only do other companies look up to you, but potential customers do, too. For example, there are a […]
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December 13, 2012 by Vertical Axion
People who work at your company play a gigantic role in the success of your business. When you start up your business, finding the right people for the right jobs at your company is the first challenge you should try and conquer. Your employees are going to have a huge influence over what your company’s […]
December 12, 2012 by Vertical Axion
Procrastination will distract you from the goals you have during the day, resulting in stress and late projects. You don’t want to be the person that derails your business’s efforts to grow, so here are a couple of tips to help keep yourself on track. Be Honest about Your Procrastination This step is almost always […]
December 11, 2012 by Vertical Axion
Because of recent events dealing with patent and copyright infringement, the courts are alive with the sound of more patent cases, but two large companies are quite against several of those cases. Zynga, Facebook, Google, and five other large companies have filed an amicus brief with the US State Court of Appeals for the Federal […]
December 8, 2012 by Vertical Axion
Twitter users who send their tweets through SMS may be exceedingly vulnerable to a newly discovered security glitch. When a user sends a tweet over text message, anyone who has the mobile user’s phone number can actually post tweets to that person’s feed. They don’t need account information or activation, or even the physical phone […]
December 7, 2012 by Vertical Axion
It doesn’t matter if you have already established your business or if you’re just starting out – having an elevator pitch ready at all times is a solid business strategy for anyone. An elevator pitch usually can happen in less than a minute, and it’s kind of a “one minute review” on your entire business. […]
December 6, 2012 by Vertical Axion
Believe it or not, SEO isn’t always as complicated as some people make it out to be. Though there are some things that are more complicated than just the basics, and it’s good to consult an expert for those particular things, a lot of techniques you can do yourself. Build a Controllable Website Some people […]
December 5, 2012 by Vertical Axion
Hackers are at it again with a massive attack on Tumblr yesterday. GNAA, the hacker group that claimed they were responsible, took down huge blogs such as USA Today, Reuters, CNET, and The Verge. GNAA’s Twitter feed indicated that nearly 9,000 Tumblr users were affected before Tumblr took the site offline and regained control over […]
December 3, 2012 by Vertical Axion
You aren’t a business owner until you’ve had someone complain about what you do for them. Who among us hasn’t received an email in all caps with too much punctuation? Other than just being frustrating, these kinds of customers cost you time, stress, and revenue. However, there is a right way to satisfy your irate […]
December 1, 2012 by Vertical Axion
Being an entrepreneur is more than just owning your own company and writing your own rules. Being a business owner teaches you a lot about life and how the world works, but it also teaches you to be a good person. If you’re not convinced, read on to find out how beneficial being an entrepreneur […]
November 30, 2012 by Vertical Axion
For the first time in America, tablet shipments are trumping laptop shipments. According to NPH DisplaySearch, this is because of the variety of tablets hitting the market at low price points. The most popular models of tablet are around the $199 price point, such as the iPad mini and the Nexus 7. These tablets, among […]
November 28, 2012 by Vertical Axion
The holidays are upon us, and with them comes the shopping season. Many of us have mixed feelings about this, stuck between bargain prices and the hesitation to go into the fray on Black Friday. However, just because you’re not braving the mob doesn’t mean you shouldn’t exercise proper techniques that will keep you and […]
November 27, 2012 by Vertical Axion
Honestly, it’s quite the chore trying to direct traffic to your website. But once you’ve got the process down, you have to keep people there to make any progress towards building a relationship and ultimately making a sale. Here are a couple of tactics to help you get started. Good Use of Video The video […]
November 26, 2012 by Vertical Axion
Research in Motion, Blackberry’s creator and marketer, has had a tough go of it in these past 24 months. Since Apple hopped on board the mobile device market, RIM’s financial situation has only gone steadily downhill. Their market capitalization has dropped over 95%, driving the company to try numerous tactics to try and keep their […]
November 24, 2012 by Vertical Axion
Change can be debilitating for a lot of people, but it’s also necessary in life. However, sometimes it’s less about change, and more about management and patience. But how do you know which one you should be striving for? Here are two things you should look out for when you’re trying to figure out if […]
November 23, 2012 by Vertical Axion
You might think that since your articles are safe and sound grammatically that you’re good to go, and in many ways, you are. However, people who write a lot, especially those who write in the same niche all of the time, have a tendency to make a completely different kind of mistake. If you write […]
November 22, 2012 by Vertical Axion
Microsoft is more than a little disappointed at the sales of their new Windows 8 program, says Supersite for Windows, a credible and well-known Microsoft blog. “Sales of Windows 8 PCs are well below Microsoft’s internal projections and have been described inside the company as disappointing,” wrote Paul Thurrott, saying that he was informed of the low numbers […]
November 21, 2012 by Vertical Axion
Every company is different and therefore the employees and their personalities are different, too. How a personality melds with the culture of a company is often an indicator of their future success. In a company that has a whimsical vibe, it would be downright ignorant to expect a serious person to stay very long. A […]
November 20, 2012 by Vertical Axion
You might think profiles aren’t very important, but they’re integral in properly representing your company. While your manager might take a century to figure out what to put up, customers won’t take nearly as long to judge you – if something impresses them or insults them, they’ll share with everyone and anyone they know. If […]
November 19, 2012 by Vertical Axion
Some people are truly busy, and they do all kinds of crazy things all day long and hardly have time to eat. These kinds of people are often those you see with three kids and two jobs without a significant other to help them out. Then, however, there are lots of people who are ‘fake […]
November 17, 2012 by Vertical Axion
With the release of tablets, high-powered smartphones, and hybrid “convertible” laptops, it’s no doubt that the PC market is trouble. However, new predictions and information seem to indicate that the PC market is going to be worse off than it initially appeared. Barclays Capital’s analyst Ben Reitzes, one of the most well-respected hardware analysts at […]
November 16, 2012 by Vertical Axion
For those of you who are still thinking about becoming entrepreneurs and haven’t taken the leap into the unknown, know that there is a time to do so and a time to keep learning. Here are some tips on how to figure out which position you’re in. You Feel Unfulfilled at Your Job Working hard […]
November 15, 2012 by Vertical Axion
When it comes to websites, people aren’t made of patience. The time someone clicks the link to your website to the time they decide that you aren’t for them is about six seconds. If they’re bored or uninterested, they won’t stay even if what you have to offer is exactly what they need. This is […]
November 14, 2012 by Vertical Axion
When things are going the way you want them to go, many people forget to plan ahead for the eventual hurricane that’s sure to come. Remember: your focus should be on the future most of the time. Preparedness is what will set your company apart when something bad finally does come your way, and you’ll […]
