Carolyn Lumia

Dec 10, 2024 | thryv.com | Clint Fontanella |Edward Balusek |Derkia Thomas |Carolyn Lumia

If you run a small business, you know how important it is to get paid on time. Invoices will help you collect payments, but you have to get them into the hands of your customers if you want to get paid quickly. Email is a no-brainer. But did you know you can also send invoices by text message? Text message invoices are incredibly effective. They’re convenient for customers, and they help you get paid quickly.

Nov 8, 2024 | thryv.com | Amanda Zantal-Wiener |Derkia Thomas |Carolyn Lumia

Getting a customer refund request never feels good. The looming dread of a dissatisfied customer, a loss in current and future revenue, and a potential hit to your reputation will have you sighing before the day even starts. But do not run for the hills. Customer refund requests are golden opportunities for your business to win loyal customers. Seems hard to believe, doesn’t it? Free: Quickstart Guide to Digital Payments How to accept payment depends on your business and its customers.

Oct 28, 2024 | thryv.com | Clint Fontanella |Derkia Thomas |Carolyn Lumia

If I were a business owner, I would love it if my products were on the Price is Right. Aside from the brand recognition, it would help me achieve price optimization, or the ideal price for my products. If you’re unfamiliar with the Price is Right, it’s a game show where contestants guess the price of different household items. It’s fascinating because you see what people would pay for everyday products.

Oct 17, 2024 | thryv.com | Clint Fontanella |Derkia Thomas |Carolyn Lumia

Persistence is key — unless you’re talking about chasing down unpaid invoices. In that case, you always seem to find better things to do. In a perfect world, your business receives payment the second you send an invoice. But as you may have noticed, we don’t live in a perfect world. Quickstart Guide to Digital Payments This guide will help you choose the method that suits your business.

Oct 11, 2024 | thryv.com | Stephanie Love |Edward Balusek |Derkia Thomas |Carolyn Lumia

Cash flow issues: it’s the stuff of every small business owner’s nightmares: There’s not enough cash to pay your bills. You’re either in a cash flow crunch, or you’re just not bringing enough money in, period. Free: The Guide to Winning More Business Online In this guide, we’ll show you how to optimize your website, online search results and more. Save Now According to the small business nonprofit SCORE, cash flow is the number one reason small businesses fail. Why?