Member Blog Posts in "b2b"

Exploring a Sea of Business Software Options

posted on March 9, 2010

To find software that meets YOUR unique business needs (don't settle for less), below are a few common software search (aka Solution Exploration) approaches: (I’ll expand on solution exploring, and list additional steps and resources in later posts) Internet searches Inquire with like-kind businesses Submit online form requests for information (possibly in the form of an RFI) Trade publications Word-of-mouth referrals (often your Trusted Advisor, CPA) Direct source – i.e. Read more »

Author: Keith German

What Business Insurance Does a Startup Really Need?

posted on March 5, 2010

And what can you reasonably do without? In an ideal world entrepreneurs could afford a comprehensive insurance program that would protect you from any conceivable exposure. (I think this is the same world where you have unlimited funding, 48 hours in a day, and customers that would crawl over hot coals to buy from you)! In case you’re not quite in that situation some important decisions have to be made. Make sure you make educated ones. Read more »

Author: Chris J. Baumli, CIC

Farmers Insurance Agent Texas, VIP

posted on February 20, 2010

Farmers Insurance VIP or Value Insurance Package is a comprehensive insurance program that is customer-centric and focused on the big picture.  Simply put, Farmers Insurance VIP offers more insurance bang for the insurance buck. Farmers Insurance Group recently released new auto and homeowners products, providing consumers with customized insurance products and consultative insurance services through quality endorsements, greater multi-line discounts and affinity program discounts. When is the last time you dicussed protecting your car Read more »

Author: S. Todd Harris

Find Software, Tips for Buyers | Multi-part Series: Needs Analysis

posted on February 17, 2010

Internal Discovery: Needs Analysis First, discovery is both internal and external. Unfortunately, many businesses short-cut the internal work and open themselves up to vendors much too early. Two common reasons for this are – “we’re just fact finding” and “we just don’t know what questions to ask or even where to begin looking.” This direct contact with product vendors, however, means marketing packets, wordy emails, relentless phone calls, demos, and much more – they know who you are and have entered you into their database. Read more »

Author: Keith German

What is your email reputation?

posted on February 12, 2010

Author: Marilyn McCray

New Products, Great Multi-Line Discounts & Affinity Programs

posted on February 12, 2010

Farmers Insurance Group, S. Todd Harris Agency is offering new products with great multi-line discounts and affinity programs for Educators, Fire Departments, Police Departments and Healthcare professionals. Are you a teacher, policeman, fireman, nurse or doctor?  Farmers Insurance Group Texas, S. Read more »

Author: S. Todd Harris

Sell Your Note - Cash Payments

posted on February 12, 2010

We are just about to close a note deal here at The Texas Note Company that I wanted to share some of the details with you.  A note holder in North Texas up around Dallas called and wanted to sell his note, that was secured by three land lots.  For the sake of argument we will call the note holder/owner Chris.  I told Chris that in order to sell his note and get a good accurate quote I would need him to fax me the following documents: Read more »

Author: Robert E Young

Austin SEO Small Business Special

posted on February 5, 2010

Just putting the finishing touches on an awesome small business seo package for local businesses looking for Austin SEO services.For businesses targeting a local area package pricing is only $399 per month with no setup fees. If you target a national market the price is $599 per month.These packages have been tested and proven very effective despite their affordability. Each package includes the following...- Website Analysis- Keyword Research Read more »

Author: Charles Preston

Case Study – Solopreneur considering CRM software

posted on February 4, 2010

What happens when you make it public that your business is looking for software? CASE STUDY I recently came across one of those “I’m looking for…any suggestions?” inquiries from a solopreneur considering CRM software (direct source reference intentionally omitted). Instead, I’ve pasted below selective parts of the originating inquiry and then in my following analysis I’ve included some handpicked comments that were given in response. Read more »

Author: Keith German

So You Want To Be on the Google Map: Step# 1 in a Series

posted on January 28, 2010

Every Business Owner needs to understand the power of Google. One of the most powerful Google tools right now is the Google Business Listing.Have you noticed that when you type in a search query for anything in Google, Yahoo or Bing, a Map with little push-pins pop’s up?In Google – that is the Google Map, or 7-Pack. It’s a pretty powerful place to be.The Google 7-Pack not only shows up above the “organic” or “natural” search results, but it has a higher click rate than the Google Adwords (Ad’s surrounding it). Read more »

Author: TechJane