How do you organize? Do you write lists? Many people do. Lists are very helpful ways for capturing your information and all the ideas and things that you need to do. After you write the list, what do you do next? The next step in getting organized is prioritizing your list. What is the [...]
No matter how well planned a project may be, there are challenges that will have to be overcome. Additionally, there are numerous factors that can derail a project as well as many types of internal and external conditions that can affect it. Fortunately, by taking certain precautions, it becomes possible for any type of project [...]
When it comes to generating leads and learning more about what it takes to get ahead in your niche, one of the first things that you need to think about is how you can get the word out about your services. Email marketing is often overlooked in favor of social media networking, but the truth [...]
Follow these six steps to make your CRM implementation easier. Step 1 - Appoint a System Administrator Your PlanPlus CRM needs a dedicated head coach and cheerleader within your organization. The administrator will help you plan and prepare for each step of the implementation. This is the "go to" person for your users, who will [...]
If you’ve ever been frustrated with customer service, it might be because they don’t have a CRM. A CRM can improve customer service and help you grow your business into a profitable, organized enterprise based on the common-courtesy concept of listening. […]
Wondering why your business isn’t doing better or want to improve it? If you’re exhibiting any of these signs, it’s time for a CRM system. […]
Many of us spend hundreds of hours in meetings every year and quite possibly tens of thousands of hours in meetings during our careers. Perhaps the best possible way to avoid this is to avoid meetings entirely. If this is not possible or not realistic, then I offer up these 5 tips to help you [...]
Here's a six-step approach to implementing your PlanPlus Online CRM and automating your business processes for maximum personal and professional effectiveness. Step 1- Time Management Before you start planning your implementation goals, it's important to identify how much time you have to work with. Plan a project that can fit within the time constraints that [...]
Is there really time to get to everything on your task list? If you're like most people (myself included) who have a habit of carrying forward dozens of tasks each day, it might feel overwhelming at times to look at that list. I may not be the best at getting everything done every day, but [...]
Most websites these days have (or should have) some sort of a webform that captures a lead.  We have asked our guest blogger, Robert “RJ”  Neel, to provide us with some thoughts on how to get the most out of webforms. Robert has orchestrated the successful creation of thousands of small and medium business websites, [...]
SEO or search engine optimization is the science and art of getting your website discovered, analyzed, indexed and then ranked on the search engines.Could your business survive long without customers? What would happen if your customers were unable to find your address or your phone number? The same is true if they can’t find your [...]
The terms productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness are often used as synonyms in casual conversation and by many managers. However, there's a big difference in the results that are achieved by maximizing each of these measurements. Productivity Productivity is technically regarded as a measure of Outputs divided by Inputs. All of the activities that you get [...]
