The Time is Now: Take Charge of Your Security and Mitigate Risk

All things must come to an end! Microsoft is officially ending support for all laptops & desktops, as well as servers that are running off of Windows 7 & Server 2008 operating systems- and this date is here to stay! After January 14th, 2020 Windows 7 & Server 2008 will continue to run, but will no longer receive updates or support, which can mean big security risks for you and your business. eWomen Network’s Technology partner, Dell, is urging members to take a few minutes out of your day to assess your current environment and take an inventory of those systems that might be a risk come January 2020.

Today we will cover what those potential security risks are and what that means to you and your business, as well as the benefits in upgrading to the new Windows 10 & Server 2019 Operating Systems. Listed below are the key risks for Windows 7 & Server 2008, as well as the benefits of upgrading to modern hardware running Windows 10 & Server 2019 operating systems.

 
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Increase Your Customer Loyalty by Asking These 4 Questions

Loyal customers keep your revenue flowing. In fact, they spend 67% more than the new customers. This is why focusing on repeat customers is important. You might have heard from many people that 'The customers are always right'. It's mostly true!

If you want to grow your customer base, you need to ask the opinion of the people who are buying your product or service. Treat Your Customer Like They’re the Boss. 60% of the women business owners say that having a relationship with their customers is the key ingredient to drive loyalty.  Relationships inspire customers to make a purchase, and another…and another. Such customers may also be contagious, influencing their friends and family members to shop with you.

Looking for ways to deepen the loyalty of your customers, there are 4 questions you need to explore. Read more....

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Become an Expert in your Industry

Many people consider themselves as a leading expert, but only a few are able to make the profession out of being an expert. It takes dedication, time and hard work to build your creditability.

The same implies to businesses and brands. You need to put in time and effort to establish yourself as an expert to build authority and  awareness for your brand.  People confuse public relations with advertising. Both are accomplishing something similar, which is to expose you and your message to a targeted audience.  The main difference is one you pay for, the other you don’t. Both play an important role in branding you and your business.

In one of the webinars of eWomen Success Institute, Jill Lublin, PR expert explained  7-myths about publicity. Among them, is that the media won’t be interested in your story. The fact is, it might not be your story in which they’re interested, but instead they need an expert on a particular topic. That expert could be YOU! 

So how do you become the go-to expert in your industry? Read here to get started on your journey.

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6 Ways to Kickstart Your Week Right

Mondayitis is the feeling of weariness and general distress that individuals feel when starting Monday morning work week. It’s typically expected to follow the excitement of the weekend as the ‘non-workdays’ seem to come slow and leave fast. Before you know it, you’re waking up to the sound of your alarm before the sun rises to a new week. You suddenly stop and realize you haven’t completed the tasks you had on your to-do list and now it’s growing even longer.

For many of us, this can be overwhelming and difficult to conquer at the beginning of the week. We have great news - it doesn’t have to be. We’re back with our Digital Advantage team to give you six simple and effective ways to kickstart your week off right.

Read the complete article here and know the wyas to cope  with Monday Blues.

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Effective Approach to Increase your Sales

Selling can be challenging. You may have more No's than Yes's when it comes to selling your product or service. Believing that you can sell anything to anybody is a trap you should avoid. Selling is a complex process of human behavior with no shortcuts. But if you want to be a better sales person, the best thing to do is learn from the, “No’s.” How? Just ask your customer why they said no.

Finding new people to buy from you is the most important part of the sales process. If your aim is to increase sales, then you need to figure out the right sales strategy that will attract your target customers.

eWomenNetwork President, Kym Yancey, explains in the video above a simple and yet extremely effective approach to increasing your sales.

Click Here to watch Kym Yancey’s video.

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Why Women Entrepreneurs Aren’t Getting Funded

As we have come far in the gender equality movement, we still have got ways to go! There are still many obstacles faced by the female entrepreneurs. A report by US Senate Committee reveals women account for only 16 percent of conventional small business loans and 17 percent of SBA loans even though they represent 30 percent of all small companies.

Women Entrepreneurs are not only struggling to get funded, but when they are approved, they are getting smaller sums as compared to male counterpart. Among the conventional business loans, women only account for 4.4% of total dollar value!There are a few reasons why women aren't accessing capital. Self-confidence and a willingness to assume risks are also the factors!

Before you start banging on doors to get funds, you need to do a couple of things first. Read the blog "Why Women Entrepreneurs Aren’t Getting Funded" to get more details!


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5 Tips to Help You Build the Best Website for Your Business

The importance of having a digital presence is crucial to the success of business, irrespective of the business niche. Regardless of other marketing methods, creating a presence on platforms that potential consumers use on a daily basis like Google search can strongly benefit you. The key is to create and develop a relationship with new consumers.

If you do it right, your website can be the best marketing tool you can have! It is the first impression others may have of you or an extension of your business card with detailed information about you, your brand and the services you offer.

Keep in mind, while you're creating your website, it should detail your background, experience, and other credentials to give potential consumers confidence in their purchasing transactions.

Here are a few tips to help you build the best website for your business by our eWN Digital Advantage team. Read the blog post "5 Tips to Help You Build the Best Website for Your Business" to learn more!


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