3. In order to succeed online, your business needs to be
organized and able to handle the increased business your
web site is going to generate. Here are some guidelines for
running a business of speed and complete service.
7. Meetings are the annoyance of many employees
workplace. They involve too little discussion, take up too
much time, little gets accomplished, people ramble on too
much, and respect and open discussion are often not
granted. Meetings though are imperative, but the way in
which they are run can definitely be changed for the
better. Because the Internet world moves so fast,
companies doing business online cannot afford to have
unproductive meetings.
10. In the Internet world, CEOs and employees alike uses
technology to supercharge productivity. With all of the
pagers, cell phones, laptops, personal organizers and
more, email is definitely the most valuable tool. Set up
email power sessions with employees; it allows for
communication with many employees at the same time
and resolves any issues fast. With an email message, you
are ensured your message gets delivered to all the right
people exactly how you wanted to say it, without the
hassle of applying phone tag with employees or risk
miscommunication and misunderstanding. Throughout the
work day, make blocks of time strictly to email (sending
and receiving) at least three to four times a day too.
12. If your business is going to succeed in the Internet world,
you will not only need to capture the market share, but
also work on improving customer relationships. Whenever
your potential or current customers need your products or
services, where will they go online? Which Web site will
they choose first? Will it be yours? Some tips to increase
your business brand online include discovering a way to
position yourself as being unique from your competitors.
Create the right image, and be sure you continue to
reinforce that brand image in everything your company
does online and offline. Increase the number of online
visitors to your Web site through a variety of Internet
marketing strategies. Even if your business only sells
locally, do not be afraid to think and market yourself
internationally on the Internet. Advertise, advertise,
16. Create a working environment where your employees feel
free to mix a little fun into their daily routines and express
themselves comfortably. After all, a happy employee is a
productive one. Let your employees know they are
appreciated and needed too, and they will be proud to
come to work with you.
17. The Internet world is about building a better business
environment through increased communication, greater
convenience, personal enjoyment and greater access to
information. How does your business measure up online?