Show Your Business Some Love This February
As we come off of Valentine’s Day weekend, it surely isn’t a secret that the month of February is dedicated to love. As the holiday wraps up, did you know that Americans will have spent upwards of $19 billion? That’s a whole lot of chocolate. This is great news for an excelling economy, which also […]
2015 Economic Outlook Forecasts 6% Growth in Equipment Investment
We have great news for those planning their 2015 budgets looking to grow their business and make 2015 a breakout year. According to the Annual 2015 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released on December 15, investment in equipment and software in the U.S. is expected to grow by 6% in 2015, driven by […]
How Do You Communicate With Your Customers?
Did you know 77% of consumers prefer to receive permission-based marketing communication through email? For years, many digital marketers have said that email marketing is dead. Despite the naysayers, email marketing has shown us constant success and continues to connect us with consumers on a daily basis. Email marketing isn’t dead; html emails have evolved into […]
Does Social Media Matter More Than Your SEO strategy?
At Specialty Coffee Finance, helping small businesses succeed is our specialty, that’s why we strive to smooth your sales process with tailored financing options for your customers. We also have professional insights that can help your business grow to the next level. Did you know that 80% of consumers use the Internet to research a company or product […]
How Much Social Media Is Too Much?
The reality is the more often social media content is seen or heard, the higher the probability there is that a person becomes customer. However, with the number of platforms continually growing, many business owners have to ask, how many platforms should I be on? According to a recent study done by a business intelligence company, posts by […]
7 Tips for Better Social Media
As many of you may know by now, social media is here to stay. In part two of this three part series, we tell you why businesses love the benefits that social media has provided for them. Essentially, small businesses love social media because they can connect with customers, contacts and fans to deepen relationships […]
Social Media Engagement
Hello Again! Did you know only 51% of Chief Marketing Officers said that customer acquisition is ranked in their top three external marketing priorities? We believe customer acquisition should be the number 1 priority. This is why we work so hard to tailor financing packages to fit your needs. We want to smooth the sales […]
10 Tips to Exceptional Customer Service
Hello Again! When you boil it down, your business only exists because of your customers. It costs much more to attract new customers than it does to keep current ones, making quality customer service critical. Great customer service not only reduces customer attrition, but it also leads to positive word of mouth for your company. […]
Get the Most out of LinkedIn
With nearly 260 million users, LinkedIn is the most powerful social network for professionals by far. Whether you’re looking to get a job, build your network, or use the site for business, LinkedIn can be extremely valuable. To get the most of your LinkedIn experience, we’ve compiled a list of ten tips to help you […]
Business Skills You Need Right Now
No matter what career you’re in, you’ve probably noticed that there are certain skills that always seem to come in handy. Whether you’re looking to find a new job or become more proficient in your current role, make 2014 a year of personal growth by practicing some of the following business skills regularly: Microsoft Excel […]