Today is “Get to Know Your Customer Day,” and for businesses of all sizes, understanding the constantly evolving needs and wants of customers is not just a good idea, it’s essential for both initial and long-term success – especially in today’s competitive market. The valuable knowledge obtained through always listening to your customers is what [...]

This is the second part of our blog series on choosing the best office space for your small business. For many small business owners, finding a workspace can be a confusing ordeal. Balancing the need for professionalism and productivity with budget constraints can leave many working from a matrix of locations including home, coffee shops, [...]

In this first post of a two part blog series about selecting the best office space for your small business, we’ll be sharing the signs of when it might be time to venture beyond a home office. On Monday, we’ll be providing you with creative and cost-effective solutions when you  need outside office space – all on [...]

These days, you’d be hard-pressed not to have heard some mention of “the cloud”. Yet, there are still many who are a little unclear about what exactly is cloud computing. Since its fast-paced introduction, there has been lots of curiosity and confusion swirling around the cloud. However, with a growing number of cloud-based applications being [...]

With gas prices now surpassing $4.00 a gallon in many areas, and costs continuing to rise on many business-related products and services, it’s no wonder many small business owners are seeking out creative ways to save on their monthly expenses. With tax season now over, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at [...]

Saving receipts, keeping records, making quarterly payments – taxes can seem like a full-time job when you’re a small business owner. In fact, by IRS estimations, it takes the average business 52 hours to file taxes. With the April filing deadline rapidly approaching, it can be a downright overwhelming task! While tax time is often [...]

With so much focus on Facebook and Twitter, it’s not surprising that many small business owners have overlooked other available social media tools that can help them build their brand recognition and increase their credibility. Two of the tools that are particularly beneficial for small business are LinkedIn and Quora. LinkedIn’s network building capabilities and [...]

Like Facebook and Twitter, blogs also offer helpful information for small business owners.  As part of our Social Media 101 series, we wanted to share with you 10 must-read best blogs that provide a tremendous amount of valuable resources that can help you in your business.   For Business Advice Church of the Customer Blog [...]

Continuing in our special series Social Media 101 for Small Business Owners, we’re discussing blogs and why an increasing number of small business owners are now finding this tool to be a highly effective way to increase their online presence and grow their brand awareness. If you’re like most small business owners, you probably already [...]

This entire month at RingCentral, we’ll be featuring a special series around covering Social Media 101 for Small Business. We’ll be delving into a variety of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, as well as location-based tools such as Foursquare, Gowalla, and Loopt.  We’ll also be discussing blogging, mobile marketing, and how you [...]

Today, we conclude our special Valentine’s RingCentral Voices by bringing you the story of Mary Jo Blohm and Matthew Boyd. They are the owners of The Quilt Bear, a growing online quilt supply business. Together, they manage their business’s operations while also finding time to enjoy their many hobbies and interests. Here’s what Mary Jo [...]

Today, RingCentral Voices features Erik and Rebecca Herrera of Geek3 Computer Repair. While Erik is on the road most days helping clients along with his two other partners, Rebecca keeps things running smoothly by managing the administrative side of the business. Together, they are focused on building a promising future as partners in life and [...]

We’re feeling the love this week and have another great story to share with you as part of our RingCentral Voices series. Today, we’re featuring Tasha and Andy Taylor of Taylor & Taylor Law Firm. As attorneys with a new practice, they are busy working on cases through the day while also juggling the demands [...]