Annika Bansal, Author at Small Business Sense

Annika Bansal

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Annika "The Chick Geek" is the founder of AnnikaBansal.com. Small Business Sense shares small business ideas, tips and resources for independent Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners.

7 Strong Password Generators to Use for Online Security

It is a well-known fact that cyber security scams continue to plague small businesses. As a matter of fact, according to an article published on Intuit’s mall Business Blog, “a recent report shows nearly 20 percent of cyber-attacks are on small firms with less than 250 employees”. Simply stated, small businesses are not doing a […]

4 Reasons You Should use oDesk for Outsourcing

Well hello again peeps! How was your turkey day? I hope that it was great! Are you familiar with oDesk? If you are not, you are definitely missing out. I first discovered oDesk a few years ago via good friend and business colleague. At the time, I had just started a consulting business and needed […]

7 Websites You Can Use to Create a Professional Business Card for your Small Business

Hey there peeps! I hope that your week has been going well. I am in “Turkey Day” mode already and can’t wait for next week. Business cards are one of the best tools that you can use to brand, promote and market your company – on the cheap! This is why it is important to […]

5 Reasons your Small Business Needs a Website

Hey there everybody, I ran across an interesting read earlier this week on non-other than Entrepreneur.com that stated “46% of small businesses do not have a website”. I have to say, that I’m pretty shocked that there are still a number of small businesses that do not have a web presence – Especially since: More […]

Rewards and Incentives to Offer Clients for Referrals

10 Rewards and Incentives that You Can Offer Clients in Exchange for Referrals

Business referrals are considered to be your most valuable sales tool. Not only are customer referrals valuable sales tools, but they can also be used as a cost effective way to market and grow your business. In fact, the majority of small business owners that I know personally have grown their businesses immensely by way […]

10 Fastest Growing Small Business Sectors of 2013

Happy Thursday! I am sure that you have probably heard me say this before, as a small business owner, it is imperative to keep up with the latest trends and changes. If you’re thinking about starting a business this year, I have compiled a list of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Small Business Sectors for […]

Are You Afraid of Raising Prices without Losing Clients?

Let’s face it. In business once you have established rapport with your customers, no one wants to break the news of price increases to them. This is particularly true with clients that have used your company’s products or services since its inception. Truth be told, raising prices can lead two one or two possible outcomes: […]

10 Tips for Attracting Your Ideal Client

Happy Wednesday Guys! I hope that your week has been going well. One of the best ways to grow your business is to focus on putting together a clear marketing message that attracts your ideal clients. Ideal clients are considered to be customers that are actively seeking the products or services that you are offering […]

How to Setup Recurring Payments Using Invoiceable

So you want to get paid on time for services rendered to your clients? I mean, seriously, who doesn’t right? If you’re tired of marking up your calendars or setting up dozens of reminders to collect past due payments from your customers, then there’s a solution for you. Enter “Recurring Payments.” I first discovered recurring […]

7 Tips for Hiring a Virtual Assistant

In today’s digitized world, many small businesses have explored the Internet to stay connected with their clients. However, dealing with some business transactions online can be complicated. Aside from managing the daily operations of the business, there are many things that need to be done to take care of the clients. This is where hiring […]

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