How to get more dog training clients on yelp!

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Time is money. This common idiom, widely attributed to Benjamin Franklin, is what drives a great deal of innovation in today’s tech-meets-business world. Mr. Franklin could not have anticipated mobile payment apps, but I bet he would recognize what...

You’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, independent service professional, or freelancer, and you’ve decided to take the plunge and get yourself a business phone number. Congratulations! You’re ahead of the pack, as more solopreneurs rarel...

AND WHY IT’S A HUGE DEAL FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. I’m going to try my best to have an unbiased view of Square Up. It’s tough, however, to not be partisan when I talk with small businesses every single day who complain about the costs, malfun...

Have you ever been confused about which app to use for your small business? With so many options available, you have probably tried to find a good review site to distinguish between top companies and bottom feeders. After all, the reputation of your ...

If you’ve had a small business for even a day much less a year or more, you know how important online leads are. Getting new clients is tough and the easiest way to do that today is online. If you’ve read our Guide on how to Generate Leads for yo...

There are so many ways for you to accept payment from clients. From cash to cards to mobile payment apps, it has never been easier to ensure your business is paid promptly and smoothly after every appointment. Today, we’ll be covering the benefits ...

As a small business owner or solo business, have you ever been in the position of having to call a client after the appointment has been completed in order to get their credit card details? If so, you’re probably very familiar with how awkward a ca...

Have you ever needed to book a multi-day stay for your dog while you went away on vacation? How about hiring a contractor for a bathroom remodel that will take at least 3 days? What about hiring a photographer for rehearsal dinner one day and a weddi...

Are you a contractor, consultant, or photographer that’s looking to create an estimate for your client, and you’re not sure how to do it? Fear not, for today we’ll tackle an important topic for anyone who’s ever been asked the question: “Co...

“A deposit is required to book an appointment.” How many times have you seen this plastered on the terms and conditions of service providers’ websites or storefronts? Probably more than once, since it’s a powerful tactic that businesses have ...

From contractors to photographers… if you are a service professional, you’re likely familiar with online invoices, as they are a really common tool for collecting payment. You also likely know that you have so many options for online invoicing at...

Are you a freelancer, service professional, small business owner, or anyone with clients who sells subscriptions, memberships, or payment plans in your business? From health & wellness specialists, beauty experts and pet professionals to accounta...

If you’ve ever sold a package that includes multiple services or products, you know exactly how powerful it is to get paid that way. Whether it’s a package of multiple personal training sessions, life coaching or therapy sessions, or dog training...

Health impacts from excess of anything is always discovered later on… it takes time for the negative side of any activity to take its toll on the human body. Longer work hours, long exposure in front of millions of pixels, increased stress in the w...

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Choosing the best way to process credit cards can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never used a merchant account before. However, even seasoned business owners can get confused about selecting payment processing companies since they all do the...

With 96% of SMBs making use of

Remember when credit cards were new? Yeah, neither do I. That’s because accepting and using credit cards for payment has become second nature to almost everyone in the first world. Therefore, as a small business owner you can get a real edge over y...

Today, service professionals need the ability to process payments as a part of their everyday operations. Today, more than 50% of consumers use mobile payment methods to complete purchases rather than using cash, checks, and other payment methods.

Do you have a website where you promote your service business? Do you want your customers to book their appointment through your website? Is it even possible?

We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through your text messages on your mobile device, trying to figure out which client you messaged and when. Your business is growing, but it’s starting to feel like a looming, disorganized monster. Maybe yo...

Social media has billions of users. No, that's not hyperbole. Research shows that in 2020, there were over

Today we’ll review Point of Sale systems, which industries use these types of systems, and

Are you a dog walker that gets clients from Wag? If so, chances are you’re looking to build your dog walking business and need more clients, which is why you turned to Wag in the first place. In this article, we’ll be shedding some light on Wag�...

Are you a cleaner who’s working on the Handy platform and you’re wondering how to make the most of it? In this article we’ll be talking about how to make the most of working as a 1099 contractor on the popular cleaning platform, where you can c...

Chargeback disputes are frustrating to deal with.

The eternal question of Live chat - should you install it on your website or not?

Are you a small business owner? Then you’re very familiar with Yelp, which is one of the largest review communities for small businesses on the internet.

Are you a solopreneur Esthetician or an Esthetics business? Then you’ve probably noticed (in between ordering more facial scrubs and checking your inventory of lancets) that Estheticians are killing it on Instagram. Why do you think that is? In thi...

Ah, good old Quickbooks. Don’t fret! There is no reason to pull your hair out - thanks to the wonderful software from our friends at Intuit - your accountant has everything they need to keep your books in order. You don’t have an accountant, you ...

Okay, this is a doozy. Most folks that start a small business or are solopreneurs are definitely not comfortable with accounting (very few people in the world are - seriously, who understands that stuff?) Sadly, because of how important accounting is...

In this article, we will be delving into exactly how to set up Appointment Reminders with Google Calendar.

Let’s say you own and operate a small service business and managing clients and appointments with pen and paper is getting daunting.

Are you running a business that has classes and need a simple way to track them? In this article you’ll find free templates that our Pros use to track their Classes, as well as their Clients, Services, and Packages as well. Perhaps you’re a Yoga ...

Do you own and operate a service business and need an easy way to track your clients? In this article you’ll find free templates that our Pros use to track their Clients, as well as their Classes, Services, and Packages as well. Maybe you’re an E...

So, you’ve just recently heard about Squarespace buying out Acuity. We actually recently featured Acuity in our article on Scheduling Apps for your business. So when we heard about this acquisition, we thought - Fantastic! Now it should be easier t...

So, you’re a solopreneur or small business operator and you’ve decided you’d like to try out PocketSuite, but you’re concerned about not having a desktop version that you can use. Luckily, we’ve compiled all of the concerns and solutions th...

Are you a solo-preneur or running your own small business, and you’re finding it challenging to keep your client messaging organized and on point?

So, you’re looking for an app or software to manage your service business, and you’ve checked out Vagaro.

It’s important to choose the right software for running your service business. In terms of the right mix of features and price, you want something that won’t hurt your pockets but will still give you all the powerful features and tools necessary ...

Brand influence has historically been driven by large corporations and conglomerates. Whether the brand holds a monopoly on over 50% marketshare in a category, Coca-Cola and Kellogg’s for instance… or an oligopoly like Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and ...

It’s no question that we are seeing a shift in both the Corporate sector of business practice and the pursuance of young professionals entering the work force. The values of newly entering generations in regards to both what they are looking to get...

Do you own a service business? Do you find it difficult to manage your calendar or to check your daily schedules and appointments? If you haven’t experienced these frustrating side effects of growth, then I promise you these pain points are just ar...

Are you a service business owner looking for an appointment app? Do you find it hard managing your bookings and appointments? I can understand. Once you hit 15-20+ clients it gets confusing! It’s time for a “whole new world” so to speak, as you...

Do you run a service business? Interested in how to generate more online leads for your business in 2019? In this article, you’ll learn ways to generate enough new leads for your business to do an extra $10,000 in monthly revenue. You’ll also lea...

Occasion: Quick way to charge a client's card if they hand it to you or simply tell you the card details over the phone.

The obsession of Pokemon Go isn't just affecting eager consumers and gamers alike. It actually has potential to affect your business...but in a great way. And it won't cost you much. To sum it up from a local business marketing expert:

For some business owners and entrepreneurs, initial reaction to the terms "mobile" and "text message" may seem unprofessional. For some professionals, after a long day of running the day-to-day and dealing with clients, having to sit in front of the ...

Apple’s new Business Chat (“Business Chat”) feature was announced on June 9th at WWDC. Throughout most of the presentation of the features and use-cases of the new product, business examples that were being used included airline companies, onli...

Communication is a key building block to developing a lasting relationship with your customers. Ever hear a client ask: “What’s the best way for me to get in touch with you?” The answer to that question can vary. It could be email, text, phone ...

No matter what your field is, getting new customers is a lot of work. When you run a small business, budgets are tight and your time is limited. Making the most of your money and resources is essential for your business’ success. The truth is, it s...

Why are online directories helpful? For one – they’re free. An important way to leverage these listing is to make sure your business profile and contact info are on as many of these free directories as possible. Reason being – many clients clie...

Believe it or not, the typical American checks social media 17 times every single day. One rule of thumb when it comes to trying to attract customers: Be where your clients are! Organically introducing your business into the daily lives of consumers ...

The “cost per click” model was coined by Google, and is ideal to capture those potential clients who are at the brink of consumption – a product, a service, etc. As explained in the “Free Listings” part of our Growth Blog, the ideal is to h...

“Everyone likes a deal”, the saying goes. That’s also true when it comes to customers searching for professional services…sometimes. Discount & deal platforms became the huge rage starting in 2008 because they were so new. In theory, offe...

The “On Demand” platforms are probably the most talked about types of models around these days (FYI, publicity isn’t always a good thing). Some of the more talked about platforms are listed below, and they range from industry specific to broade...

Customer referrals – one of the oldest growth tricks in the book. Every business owner has heard of this growth engine. It’s honest, it’s free, and it’s the most trusted – customers are 4 times more likely to use your service if they are re...

As simple as it sounds, when it comes to running a small business, customer service can make or break your company. While telecommunications giants can get away with badgering customers or being downright rude, when your profit margins are thin and a...

Syncing your work calendar with your personal calendar is crucial when it comes to running an efficient business (and a functional life!). Make sure you've synced your calendar in PocketSuite (or any other calendar tool you are using), to maximize th...

You may not recognize it, but opportunity cost affects your business every single day. Opportunity cost is essentially what you give up (the benefits of the next best alternative) when you make a choice. To understand how to keep your opportunity cos...

As an entrepreneur and small business owner, you are likely used to focusing on big picture projects: new products or services, transforming industries and building your business to succeed. However, you cannot neglect the more tactical things, eithe...

Converting new customers into returning clients is a key element to your business’s success. Having a “recurring” customer base is crucial when it comes to accurately projecting out your budget, making marketing decisions, and even estimating y...

Growing your visibility online as a business comes with its benefits – more eyeballs, better marketing opportunities, and more customers. But what we have found is that increased visibility also makes it easy for fraudulent actors (aka, “fraudste...

The one color that resonates with all self-employed professionals is the color green -- everyone likes making money. I’m not here to preach about how to get new business, because these days it seems like there’s a new lead-generation tool poppin...

Gigsters are so impressive. Not just because they often have full-time jobs and are working extra hours during early mornings, evenings, and on weekends to make extra income, but also because they have taken the time to discover and market their tale...

Today, 56% of consumers would rather text a business than call. The main reason being? Convenience. Delivering a convenient experience to your customers can go a long way when it comes to building a long-lasting relationship with clients. More custom...