The Top 4 Social Media Tools for Your Business—In Order

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Are you hoping to launch a successful social media campaign? The process can be overwhelming: between producing content on a multitude of platforms, publishing at the right times, interacting with followers, and more, it can seem like a full-time job in itself. Aren’t there tools to make it easier? Absolutely—but now the question is, which tools do what?  Some tools are channel-specific, and others can help you manage multiple accounts from one platform (don’t you think it would be convenient to be able to tweet and respond to Facebook comments all in the same place?). Because executing a social media campaign is not an overnight process, the order in which you take your steps matters, too; and some tools are best for helping you with particular milestones. Here are some of the best social media tools, in order from campaign launch to completion:  Hootsuite  Hootsuite is known as a scheduling tool, but it also offers social listening capabilities. If you are a fledgling ...

5 Ideas To Help You Find The Best Business Equipment

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Business equipment can be expensive and it may be tempting for your business to not purchase the best equipment available, but to instead purchase equipment that is less expensive. Your business may be able to get away with this in some circumstances. However, there are many ways to ensure that you get the best equipment for your business. 

1. Consider Leasing 

The best way to obtain the best equipment is through leasing. This allows you to purchase the best equipment at a lower cost. Leasing allows your firm to begin using equipment immediately and also allows you eventually own the equipment that you lease. 

2. Only Purchase Essential Equipment

Make sure that you only purchase equipment that you need. This will free up capital to spend on the best equipment. If there is an inexpensive way to complete a task that does not require a particular form of equipment, use that method. This is Bootstrap Business after all so make sure to think like a frugal entrepreneur and a minimalist when possible.

3. Outsource When Necessary 

Many companies own equipment that is significantly more advanced than what your firm could currently afford. Some companies also own unique, proprietary equipment that you will only be able to access by outsourcing your products and services to them. Also, outsourcing some processes to an outside firm will allow you to better afford better equipment for processes you can't outsource. 

4. Consider Operating Capacity

Purchase equipment that meets your operating capacity. Your equipment must be able to meet production demands. But at the same time, you do not want equipment to not be used at full capacity, which would lead to unnecessary waste. It is also important to choose equipment that can scale, such as a suitable laboratory air mixer. 

5. Buy Multifaceted Equipment 

Purchase equipment that can serve more than one function. For example, most printers are also scanners and copiers. By purchasing equipment that can perform multiple functions, you will reduce the amount of space that your equipment takes up and the amount of equipment that you need to purchase. 

Purchasing equipment can be intimidating when you may not be exactly sure what your business needs. The best way to know for sure is to spend a lot of time talking to others in your industry and to also spend a lot of time talking with equipment manufacturers. The more informed you are about the needs of your business, the easier it will be to find the right equipment.





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