Data is one of the most important assets for businesses. It can be used to gain valuable insights into consumer behaviors, preferences, and interests which can then be used to personalize the CX and improve overall operations. Guest author Jessica Brody outlines some ways that businesses can use real-time data to enhance the customer experience.
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Thriving as a Digital Nomad With a Pet in Tow
You made the decision to become a digital nomad and work remotely, but how can you do this when you have a pet? It might seem daunting at first, but working on the go with your pet in tow is entirely practical when you plan and prepare. Today, Dalziel & Company guest author Jessica Brody outlines some tips to help you get started and ensure that you and your furry companion enjoy many adventures together!
Read MoreKeep Them Coming: How to Create a Loyal Customer
If you run a small business or startup, you’ll already know that building a localized, loyal customer base is a top priority. Establishing your brand with a core demographic can ensure consistent income, spread awareness, and set the foundation for long-term success, but if you want to keep customers coming back, you’ll need to check out these key strategies.
Read MoreSimple Tips for Building Long-Term Success as a Writer
Today’s guest author Jillian Day shares simple tips for building long-term success as a writer.
Read MoreStarting a small business: what you need to know
Running a business can feel overwhelming. Trying to figure out where to begin can be confusing, particularly if you’ve worked in a corporate setting before. This article starts to touch on the areas of focus you should prioritize when you’re just getting started.
Read MoreCompany News: Time to divide & conquer
It is with great joy that I share that with the ongoing success of the Peer Advisory Group, it is now evolving to become its own venture — new shiny logo and all. Yes, you heard right! The Peer Advisory Group which was once a service line of Dalziel & Company is splitting off to its very own brand.
Read MorePart V: Smell of Success
Building a craft business and brand was probably one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences that D&Co founder has ever had. Closing that business, letting go and moving on was an ongoing internal debate that took a few years for her to come to terms with. In the the final post of the series, Part V, we talk about some of the highlights at the peak of the company's success.
Read More#MotivationMonday Tip No. 3
We hear phrases about simplicity thrown around in life & particularly in business. But, what does this actually mean? How does that translate to your business? Trying to crack the code for how to simplify your message, operations, daily to-do list, service offering, and so on --- is nearly impossible without a solid strategy in place. Read today’s #MotivationMonday tip to help you get closer to figuring it out.
Read More#MotivationMonday Tip No. 2
Sometimes closing the door on activities that no longer serve you can help you open up the door to new opportunities you didn't even realize existed. Figuring that out is nearly impossible when you are engrained with the day to day of your business or current career. Make time for yourself. Learn more with today’s #MotivationMonday tip.
Read MorePart IV: Nuanced Progress
Building a craft business and brand was probably one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences that D&Co founder has ever had. Closing that business, letting go and moving on was an ongoing internal debate that took a few years for her to come to terms with. In Part IV, Jessica shares some of the ongoing optimizations that she made to the brand to continue growing it.
Read MorePart III: Early Essence
Building a craft business and brand was probably one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences that D&Co founder has ever had. Closing that business, letting go and moving on was an ongoing internal debate that took a few years for her to come to terms with. In Part III of this journey, Jessica shares about the steps she took to get up and running.
Read MorePart II: Leading Up To Launch
Building a craft business and brand was probably one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences that D&Co founder has ever had. Closing that business, letting go and moving on was an ongoing internal debate that took a few years for her to come to terms with. Read through her journey, experiences and key learnings from building the premium hand-poured candle company, Wicked Candle.
Read MorePart I: It's so hard to say goodbye
Building a craft business and brand was probably one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences that D&Co founder Jessica has ever had. Closing that business, letting go and moving on was an ongoing internal debate that took a few years for her to come to terms with. In Part I, she shares more about some of those challenging decisions to close and why other businesses make that difficult decision.
Read MoreGrowth & Failure: Navigating through the business lifecycle
Is your business destined to fail? You've probably heard the phrase that approximately 9 out of 10 startups fail. While there is no 100% fail-proof method, having a solid understanding of the business lifecycle will help arm you with the knowledge you need to manage each stage of your company's growth. Brace yourself, this article is chock full of frameworks and somewhat academic approaches but D&Co translates this practical use. Read on to prepare your business for sustainable growth.
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