Disclaimer: Gabriel Nwatarali, from Tech Help Canada, submitted this entry. The author’s views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of Cloud Books. 22 Awesome Productivity Tips for Small Business Owners In an age where distractions reign supreme, staying productive has become a lot harder to do. This is particularly evident for business owners or entrepreneurs who are responsible for most of their day-to-day operations. These 22 actionable productivity tips for small business owners may...

One of the biggest differences between iOS and Android devices is their messaging capabilities. iOS devices come with a feature called iMessage, which is essentially a built in messaging app that allows its users to send messages, images, videos and more to other iOS users over the internet, free of charge. An Android device on the other hand does not come with this feature. Google has yet to decide on the one best messaging app that comes built into to...

On the road to building a viable business, certain things are not to be compromised. Your small business needs a robust foundation and a great deal of support to thrive. The foundation is made up of important pillars such as a flexible workforce, a digitally-savvy marketing team, a knowledgeable IT desk, a business website hosted on servers with sufficient resources and featuring a domain name that communicates brand values, business insurance and a well-rounded leadership structure. Equally important though, is...

As any small business owner knows, the customer is king. Creating and constantly improving a great customer experience is the key to steady business growth, especially for small businesses looking to scale. Technology is the practical answer to smoothing processes and improving efficiency and delivering enhanced service levels without having to charge uncompetitive prices Customers are attracted to Superior Service What attracts customers in the first place is superior service. Customers want to be valued when they choose to use...

When you first start chatting with a new client, one of the first things they’re going to ask for is a quote regarding your services. Creating and sending a quote has never been easier! We’ve found that the best method is to create a couple standard quote templates, all of which can be modified if you need to customize for a specific client. When creating a new quote, you’re met with a very easy to follow system. You have 3...