Archive for April, 2011
Things to Consider When Starting a Business
There are several things to consider when starting a business. From marketing to inventory, a business owner faces several challenges. For some entrepreneurs, opening a franchise like an Interstate All Battery Center, is the perfect way to operate a business without some of the hassles that start-ups face. Interstate All Battery Center Are you interested [...]
Strategies for Acquisition and Retention of Customers
Customer acquisition and retention are popular buzzwords in the business world, but they are vital elements of a company’s success. A company’s revenue is generated by customers, and the key to building a business is attracting new customers, while maintaining and growing a relationship with current customers. If customers are leaving as quickly as new [...]
Where Can I Recycle Batteries?
If you’ve ever wondered where to recycle batteries, look no further than your local Interstate All Battery Center®. As the battery recycling leader since 1952, Interstate® Batteries has proven that “green” is more than just a color in our logo. Here’s one more example of how we’re green: The Interstate All Battery Center of Longview [...]
Small Business Sales Strategy: The Art of the Cold Call
Having a small business sales strategy is a must to survive in a competitive landscape. Often, one part of this sales strategy is cold-calling. Although it can be challenging, with a little practice and a few pointers, you can learn how to build new business over the phone. Have a targeted list. Cull names from [...]
10 Entrepreneur Qualities That Lead to Success
Every year in the United States, about 600,000 new businesses are started. Many go on to be extremely successful; others fail, especially in today’s reality of economic downturn. But what are the deciding factors in success or failure? We’ve determined 10 entrepreneur qualities that typically lead to success: Confidence. In order to successfully operate a [...]
Interstate Batteries Franchise Owner Discusses Why He Became a Franchisee
Interstate Batteries franchise owner Danny Showalter discusses why he decided to open an All Battery Center in Shenandoah Valley, VA. For more information about franchise opportunities, request an informational packet. Interstate All Battery Are you interested in becoming a battery expert and joining a successful company’s franchise? Interstate All Battery, which has a pioneering history [...]
