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Leverage Google My Business to give your content and #SEO a boost

. Here are tips, tools and information from Search Engine Journal on verifying and promoting your business with GMB. https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-my-business-content-seo/370717/ #GoogleMyBusiness

We’ve worked with hundreds of customers from several countries and all sorts of sectors

. From small businesses, online marketers and business coaches to international sports events and award winning professionals! https://www.officehounds.com/ #SocialMedia

Don't Be Shy

. Get In Touch. Tell us about your business. OfficeHounds would love to help! https://www.officehounds.com/about-us/

We would like to wish all

We would like to wish all our American friends a Very Happy Independence Day! #4thJuly #IndependenceDay

'Marketing Agencies: All About The Margins' Useful information in this article by a CPA - definitely worth a read for agency owners

. https://www.betterwaycpa.com/general/marketing-agency-profit-margin/ #marketing #marketingagency #KPI #agencygrowth Marketing Agencies: All About the Profit Margins • Chris Hervochon What's the difference between gross and net margin and why they're important? Learn how to optimize your marketing agency profit margin.

Microsoft will no longer let you defer #Windows10 #update downloads

. https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/microsoft-will-no-longer-let-you-defer-windows-10-update-downloads From Tech Radar

Q: I am constantly getting notifications in my email that someone is trying to log into my Facebook account

. Thing is, I don’t have a Facebook account. What is going on? https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/jaylee/article/Social-media-accounts-are-the-latest-phishing-15360486.php From Houston Chronicle. #facebook #SocialMedia

If you like to think about what the future will bring, here is a great quote to always remember in business - "Do something today that your future self will thank you for

." #BusinessMotivation https://www.officehounds.com/

Although lockdown restrictions are beginning to lift, video conferencing is still going to be part of our lives

. Check out this really good article from Business2Community with Video Conferencing Tips for Job Interviews and Meetings. https://www.business2community.com/communications/video-conferencing-tips-for-job-interviews-and-meetings-02319261 #WFH #VideoConference

Procrastination is one of the biggest reasons why businesses don't progress as they could

. Here is a great #quote just for this! "Sometimes later becomes never. Do it now!" #BusinessMotivation

Creating yearly goals for your business is important

. But did you know that most companies never reach them? In fact, just 5% of small businesses have achieved all their goals in the past 12 months. What are your goals for the coming year? https://smallbiztrends.com/2020/05/small-business-yearly-goals-survey.html Vi Small Biz Trends.

Leverage Google My Business to give your content and #SEO a boost

. Here are tips, tools and information on verifying and promoting your business with #GMB from Search Engine Journal. https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-my-business-content-seo/370717/

"Why not create a welcome video from the CEO or a founder just for new sales reps? Make hearing the why both personal and motivating at the same time

." - Trish Bertuzzi. https://www.officehounds.com/ #sales #businesssuccess #businesstip #salesteam

It’s important to come off as professionally as possible during video calls

. Here are some tips from Small Business Trends to help you make the most of this communication style. https://smallbiztrends.com/2020/05/video-conferencing-from-home.html #VideoConference #BusinessSuccess

"If you are not moving closer to what you want in sales, you probably aren’t doing enough asking

." - Jack Canfield. https://www.officehounds.com/ #businesssuccess #sales #businessmotivation

Whether you’re improving your #marketing plan or evaluating your business goals mid-year, here are some tips from members of the online small business community to help you make the most of your business transformations

. https://smallbiztrends.com/2020/05/10-expert-tips-for-transforming-your-business-this-year.html | From Small Business Trends. #businesssuccess

"Approach each customer with the idea of helping him or her to solve a problem or achieve a goal, not of selling a product or service

." - Brian Tracy. https://www.officehounds.com/ #businesssuccess

Get more traffic to your small business website with some of these handy tips

. https://smallbusiness.co.uk/get-more-traffic-to-your-small-business-website-10-tactics-2550424/ | Via Small Business.

This is one of the best quotes for new business owners from Dan Miller

. “Don’t wait on perfect conditions for success to happen; just go ahead and do something.” The more you wait, the less you will learn and even earn! https://www.officehounds.com/ #BusinessMotivation #BusinessSuccess

"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up

." - Thomas Edison. How many times have you thrown in the towel, and regretted it? Don't give up and success will one day follow. https://www.officehounds.com/ #BusinessSuccess #BusinessMotivation

"Success is not the key to happiness

. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert Schweitzer. https://www.officehounds.com/ #BusinessMotivation #Success #BusinessSuccess

"People who succeed have momentum

. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy." - Tony Robbins. #BusinessMotivation

“Be so good they can’t ignore you

.” –Steve Martin. Be your best, and the rest will follow. https://www.officehounds.com/ #MondayMotivation #BusinessSuccess

"We generate fears while we sit

. We overcome them by action. Fear is nature’s way of warning us to get busy." – Dr. Henry Link. Action is the best remedy to fear! #BusinessMotivation

5 Small Business Marketing Tips to Implement During These Times

. https://www.business2community.com/digital-marketing/5-small-business-marketing-tips-to-implement-during-covid-19-02306998 #SmallBusiness #Marketing

As a husband & wife team at Officehounds who've been in business for the past 11 years, we can relate to this awesome quote from Jason Fried

. "There’s nothing wrong with staying small. You can do big things with a small team." https://www.officehounds.com/ #BusinessMotivation

The key to making great videos is preparation

. Here are five tips that will help you make an engaging video. https://www.business2community.com/video-marketing/5-strategic-tips-for-creating-videos-for-your-brand-02308390 #VideoMarketing

The first thing you must do when you start running a business and forever more

... "The golden rule for every business is this: Put yourself in your customer’s place." – Orison Swett Marden. Remember this, and you won't go wrong. #BusinessMotivation

Just starting out in business, but don't know where to get support? You should consider asking a family member or friend that you can bounce ideas off

... Even better, find a mentor! #BusinessTip

"Everyone has talent

. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads." Erica Jong, Author. If you have the talent and motivation, follow it! https://www.officehounds.com/ #BusinessMotivation

Mental As Anything:Live It Up

...Anyone remember this awesome song from the 80's? https://youtu.be/dJ4EWEBibyQ #BeerOClock #TimeForMusic Mental As Anything:Live It Up original video - YouTube from "Fundamental" album 1984

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last

. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.” –Zig Ziglar Get your Friday Motivation on right now! https://www.officehounds.com/ #BusinessMotivation #Quote

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing

.” – Walt Disney. One of the worst things you can do when beginning a new business is to not start! https://www.officehounds.com/ #BusinessMotivation #Quote

Creative Isolation: #AdsAtHome, a #WFH coronavirus competition

. https://www.adnews.com.au/news/creative-isolation-adsathome-a-wfh-coronavirus-competition | From Ad News.

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step

.” – Lao Tzu. Get on board, take that first important step and enjoy the ride! https://www.officehounds.com/ #BusinessMotivation

“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them

.” – Chris Grosser. Remember this awesome quote, and you and your business will go far! https://www.officehounds.com/ #MondayMotivation #Business #Quote

This is one of the first things to ask yourself before you start a new business

. “Don’t find customers for your products, find products for your customers.” Seth Godin. https://www.officehounds.com/ #BusinessMotivation

Today's #BeerOClock Tune of the day from Officehounds is by The Beloved - Sweet Harmony

. An awesome British chilled out dance tune from the 90's, with a message not perfect for today, but a pretty sweet tune all the same! Enjoy:) https://youtu.be/c-3EdZoS47E

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up

. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas Edison. Remember all it takes is one last try. You never know what opportunity lies ahead! https://www.officehounds.com/ #BusinessMotivation

“You can’t use up creativity

. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou. Be creative, be persistent and you will succeed! https://www.officehounds.com/ #BusinessMotivation

A good quote to always remember if you're a business owner from Jack Canfield “Everything you want is on the other side of fear

.” Fear is one of the biggest hurdles to get over and holds you back...don't let it!! https://www.officehounds.com/ #BusinessMotivation

“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career

. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan. #MondayMotivation

It's time for Fridays Beer O Clock tune of the day from Officehounds! Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes

. Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend! https://youtu.be/GVIrsFe2Ks8 #Classic #Music 🍻 🍺

For a limited time, we are offering small businesses the chance to purchase our social media packages at the wholesale prices that we normally reserve for our resellers

. Be quick because this is a limited offer! Find out more in our 1 minute video! https://youtu.be/2oDlavOEjZQ #SMM

To all new business owners trying to get started, this quote is something that we have certainly learned from here at Officehounds in the 11 years we have been in business! “If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late

.” — Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn. #BusinessMotivation https://www.officehounds.com/

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take

.” - Wayne Gretzky. Take the shot right now, if not, why not? Don't procrastinate and just aim on the right target! #BusinessMotivation #Quote https://www.officehounds.com/

To anyone pondering on a business idea, this quote from Thomas Edison may give you some #Motivation to get it started! “The value of an idea lies in the using of it

.” #Business #MondayMotivation https://www.officehounds.com/

"There are no secrets to success

. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." Colin Powell. #BusinessMotivation #Quote https://www.officehounds.com/

A really thought provoking quote from one of the best fighters in the world

. "There is always space for improvement, no matter how long you've been in the business." Oscar De La Hoya. #BusinessMotivation

4 Handy Tips for People New to Working from Home we found in this article from Business2Community

. https://www.business2community.com/workplace-culture/4-tips-for-people-new-to-working-from-home-02294158 #WFH