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Listen Your Way to A Successful Business
How well do you actually listen to your customers? It’s not enough in this day and age to make a decent product, pay for some advertising to attract eyeballs and ship the product out the door. If that’s where you are as a businessperson, then odds are you’ll be acquired by a competitor before long. […]
The Importance of a Strong Employee Handbook
Though many of us take the employee handbook for granted, a well-written and up-to-date handbook is a great tool for both a company and its employees and should be properly maintained and referred to on a regular basis to ensure that all company policies are being followed. Benefits of an Employee Handbook The employee handbook […]
Shadow Tech: The IT Professional’s Worst Nightmare
Nothing can make an IT manager cringe more than the mention of the phrase “Shadow Tech.” In an age when new software and hardware are released every day, it can be quite difficult for IT departments to maintain control of the business networks they have been charged with overseeing. Employees, in most cases, don’t understand […]
Three Ways to Make People Pay Attention On Twitter
From a business perspective, Twitter is all about gathering a following. The more people following your account, the larger your potential audience for business, which is what you need to be successful. Business-oriented Twitter accounts are becoming more and more popular every day, and there’s no reason you shouldn’t get started yourself. That said, a […]
Choosing the Best of Your “Best Ideas”
If you work in an environment with creative people and they have the room to think for more than ten minutes a day, you’re probably going to see more than your fair share of great ideas. Sometimes these ideas are so powerful that it can be hard to resist them. However, even excellent ideas can […]
Using Pinterest to Expand Your Reach
Pinterest may not seem like it would be a very good business tool. After all, isn’t it more for DIY projects and tasty looking recipes? While those things are definitely prevalent on the pinning site, you can still make a solid representation of your brand here. While most trending “pins” are food, interior design, and […]
Three Tips For Giving a More Memorable Presentation
If you’ve ever been to a conference of any sort, you probably know what we’re talking about when we say “boring.” A good number of people give speeches and presentations their best shot, but sometimes their best just isn’t all that great. Witnessing a lackluster speech is sometimes worse than a root canal (at least […]
The Secrets to Creating a Solid YouTube Channel For Your Business
YouTube isn’t that difficult to understand; you post videos, and people watch them. In fact, the simple platform is probably why it’s so popular among many audiences today. Videos are engaging, and people like to watch them—especially when they are trying to learn something or just need some entertainment for the moment. The large audience, […]
Reasons Why Surveying Customers Properly is Important
Surveys—you’re probably sick of them, right? After all, most of us get one every time we talk to, smile at or breathe on a customer service associate, and it can get tiring. It makes sense that you, as a business owner, may not think they are that important because of the over-saturation of surveys in […]
Easy Ways to Avoid Disaster When Dealing With Employees
Let’s face it; dealing with all of the paperwork that comes along with hiring people can be a drag. This is especially true if you are a small company and can’t afford to hire someone who can tell you all about the ins and outs of compliance, tax code, and even 401k structure. Sometimes, this […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
