18 self-care tips to promote entrepreneur health and wellness
Men and women running their own ventures might prioritize hard work over their own well-being. Yet it is possible to knock out goals and nurture a business while simultaneously improving health and...
View ArticleThe ultimate guide to Facebook Live for business
This article was originally published on May 23, 2016, and was updated on Feb. 25, 2020. Since launching in 2016, Facebook Live has been a dominant force in shaping how businesses communicate with...
View ArticleHow to Decide Whether to Outsource Your IT Infrastructure
In part three of our Technology Assessment Framework series, we look at what to do when your IT assessment recommends outsourcing part—or all—of your infrastructure. Part three in a series. No matter...
View ArticleWhat is a freemium business model and is it right for your business?
The internet has changed how companies do business. Just within the past 10 years, freemium business models, subscription services and influencer promotions have changed how you reach your customers...
View ArticleMining for Machine Learning and Data Science Talent
This year, during our Spring Meeting, we’re holding Expedition: Data. Here is an interview with Jeff Kanel speaking about what we hope to accomplish at the event. Two years ago, we held our first Data...
View ArticleHow Do You Know When You Have Outgrown Your ERP System?
Are you deciding whether or not to upgrade your ERP or CRM system? It’s not an easy question to answer before addressing all of the different factors. Hear from Centric Consulting’s Enterprise...
View Article7 ways to increase email open rates
No one wants to spend hours crafting the perfect email that people don’t even open, let alone read. So marketers and business owners must work to increase email open rates for their marketing...
View Article[Podcast] Cultivating an Innovation Culture
In this episode of the Centric Biz and Tech Talks podcast, we talk about the importance of “innovation culture” and the benefits it brings. Innovation is one of the top buzz words of our time. While...
View ArticleThe best WordPress plugins of 2020
Hmm … how to choose the best WordPress plugins? Security, SEO, site performance, functionality and usability are key concerns of every website owner, designer and developer. Fortunately, WordPress...
View ArticleHow to bring great speakers back to your event
Hey, howdy, hi, and welcome! My name is Allie Nimmons. I’m a WordPress and WordCamp enthusiast. I own a small WordPress maintenance business and work for a WordPress plugin company. I also speak at...
View Article6 steps to update social media profiles
Now is the perfect time to update your social media profiles. When your customers are researching your local venture, they’re looking for engaging, organized and up-to-date information. They want to...
View ArticleQ&A with WorldBlazer founder Alison Larson
Alison Larson has managed such big-name clothing brands as OshKosh B’Gosh and Carter’s. As the vice president of global business development for Carter’s, she was instrumental in taking the brand from...
View Article6 best practices for managing your email list
Email marketing is the third-most influential source of information for B2B brands and is often considered just as valuable (if not more) for B2C marketers. Email marketing has been around for a few...
View Article50 engaging email newsletter ideas
Do you ever sit down to write your email newsletter and wonder what the heck to say? To keep your audience’s attention, you need to be useful — whether that means providing information, making people...
View Article10 key startup roles for your new venture
Every upstart business grapples with its own unique requirements, standards and strategies. But, no matter what type of business you are starting, you should have some key startup roles in place from...
View ArticleThe importance of female mentorship in the tech industry
This article was originally published on Feb. 4, 2019, and was updated on March 3, 2020. Taking the leap into a new tech-based career can be simultaneously exhilarating and intimidating, whether...
View Article6 Ways to Measure the Health of Your Application Architecture
In this fourth part of our Technology Assessment Framework IT Infrastructure series, we look at the six key areas to consider when assessing your application architecture’s health. Part four in a...
View ArticleA quick-start guide to writing a business plan for the first time
You’ve decided to start a new business. This is a time of great excitement — and when you really need to get your ducks in a row in order to have the best chance for success. Enter your startup...
View ArticleWhy updating your website matters for sales
This post was originally published on July 31, 2018, and was updated on March 4, 2020. Many entrepreneurs might find themselves getting comfortable after their website has been created, with the...
View ArticleHow to set up 301 redirects in WordPress
This post was originally published on Oct. 17, 2018, and was updated on March 4, 2020. Do you need to create a 301 redirect in WordPress? There are many good reasons to use this technique to...
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