Category: Resources for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

February 16, 2022

If you’ve ever worked in an e-commerce environment, you probably know the sting that comes with losing a potential lead. And you’re not alone. In fact, the average visitor-to-sale conversion rate for e-commerce sites globally, as of 2019, was a mere 2.58%!   This is not a one-off phenomenon, either – the global conversion rate averages… Continue reading Why live chat for e-commerce is so important

February 07, 2022

Here at VoiceNation, the best answering service for small businesses, we know how difficult running your start-up can be. From figuring out where to get started to planning to cover important elements like marketing, finance, and customer service, small business owners have a lot on their plates. Luckily, we’re here to help! We’ve curated a… Continue reading Top 10 Videos Small Business Owners Should Watch

January 30, 2022

No matter if you run a big or small business online, the odds are that you’ve encountered at least one or two negative reviews before. In fact, we’d be genuinely surprised if you hadn’t received any complaints at all. As much as we don’t like to admit it, handling customer complaints is a given when… Continue reading How to handle customer complaints online

January 18, 2022

If you’ve ever discussed your sleep habits with someone before, you’ve probably walked away from the conversation with the diagnosis of “early bird” or “night owl.” These terms get tossed around quite frequently, with “early bird” going to those who function best in the earlier hours of the day and “night owl” referring to those… Continue reading Adapting Jobs That Fit People’s Sleep Chronotype

January 11, 2022

When it comes to some of the biggest trade industries in America, landscaping is right up there alongside big names in the HVAC and electrician market. In fact, even as of 2021, the landscape services industry had a market size of $105.1 billion! Since then, landscaping has been a steadily growing market, which means there’s… Continue reading How to start a landscaping business with low overheads

January 04, 2022

We get it – well-loved possessions are hard to let go of, particularly when it comes to objects packed with plenty of good memories and nostalgia. Old phones (like classic 90s and 00s Nokia’s!) are no exception to this, especially when we’ve gotten used to their unique quirks and features.  Unfortunately, even if we think… Continue reading 50 things to do with old mobile phone

December 17, 2021

Episode 2: Does My Small Business Need an App? In this episode, Adam Alred, Head of Technology for VoiceNation and product owner of the VoiceNation Mobile App, appeared as a guest on the second episode of Answer the Call. Answer the Call is a business podcast powered by VoiceNation. Tune in to the podcast and… Continue reading Does My Small Business Need an App with Adam Alred

December 14, 2021

Cinema and television are both famed for the way they embellish reality to highlight the associated glitz, glamour, and drama that supposedly surrounds highflying office workers – all in the name of entertainment, of course. And workplace dramas and comedies are no different. And with these big-name films and shows come some very expensive sets… Continue reading Revealed: film and TV’s most expensive offices

December 13, 2021

When it comes to inventions that have shaped who we are today as a society, it’s hard not to land squarely on the phone. An essential tool for everything from business and work to staying in touch with friends half the world away, it’s safe to say the world simply wouldn’t be the same without… Continue reading The evolution of the phone through history

December 06, 2021

Driven, fresh, and excited, are some of the adjectives used to describe new entrepreneurs. Young entrepreneurs are the ones known to disrupt the scene, try out new ideas, and breakthrough longstanding business barriers. The most recent and exciting breakthrough that’s been opened up is remote and flexible working. The days of constant in office, traditional… Continue reading 10 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs