Caia Business Blog: March 2017

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

How to Make the Most out of Attending Business Conferences & Events

In the next 2 months I’l be speaking at 7 different business events and conferences in cities ranging from San Francisco to New York to Denver.

When I present at a business conference, I’m not just there as a speaker, but as an attendee – just like any other business person. The interesting thing is, I’ll probably get more business benefit from just one of these events (not including the effect from speaking) than most people get from multiple events. Why is that?

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Marketing Automation Essentials for Small Businesses

Do you know which companies are visiting your site right now? Are you able to automate your marketing messages to reach different audiences based on their behavior on your site? How about scoring leads to ensure your sales team knows who should make it to the top of their calling list?

If you find yourself answering no to some or all of these questions, you’re not alone. The scenarios above can be a reality for marketers, but this reality often requires an investment in marketing automation. While large corporations were predominantly the earlier adopters of this technology several years ago, small businesses are learning that the technology synchs with their business needs as well. And marketing automation providers are taking notice, offering solutions now geared to SMBs as well.

Part-Time Business Ideas

Espresso Cart - Brew up profits day after day! Specialty coffee drinks generate gross profits of 55.1 to 61.5 percent per cup, says the Specialty Coffee Association of America.
Garage and Attic Cleaning/Hauling Service - Nobody likes to spend a weekend cleaning out the garage, attic or garden shed--it's dirty and time-consuming, and when it's done, there's still the task of hauling off all that discarded junk. But if you don't mind putting in the physical labor, a cleaning and hauling service can be a lot of fun.
Antiques - Make new money from old treasures and have fun doing it! Scout garage sales, estate auctions and flea markets for great buys on antique furniture, toys, clothing and other treasures from the past. Save Save
Home Inspection - Buyers need not beware when they hire a home inspector to conduct a complete physical checkup on their dream home.
Medical Transcription - Work as an important member of a medical team without leaving your homebased office.
Office and Home Organizer - Attention all neatniks: Help packrats, overworked executives, and other organizationally challenged individuals clean out messy closets, straighten files, and throw out the excess clutter. Save Save Save
Mobile Window Tint - With some training and basic equipment, you'll be seeing plenty of green with your mobile window-tinting business.
Custom Jewelry and Accessories - Put your creative talents to work designing custom jewelry and accessories.
Mobile Home-Entertainment Service - When it's dirty, disconnected or in need of repair, you'll save the day for homeowners who want their stereo, compact-disc player or videocassette recorder in working order.
Computer Tutor - Whether you're an expert at Windows or Linux, desktop publishing or Web research, HTML or word processing, you can help anyone enhance their computer skills.