America's New Entrepreneur--SemSem SEO LLC

A Division of Gardner Bank

www.SmallBusinessBank.com

 

 At SmallBusinessBank.com, a division of Gardner Bank, we serve micro business customers in the wide range of their business' life-cycles, from pre-start up, to mature business company. Regardless of what stage of success you have taken your micro business to, you can count on us to share your story. This weeks story, in their own words, is SEMSEM SEO RVA.

SemSem SEO, LLC was founded in 2012 with the goal of helping local Richmond businesses help connect with more customers online.  We specialize in local search engine optimization (SEO), meaning we help businesses rank higher for customers searching in your local area.  We have had great success improving the bottom line of our regional clients by increasing search engine visibility.

Our number one tip for small business owners is that everyone needs a strong "Web Identity" -- what users find when they search for the name of your business.  It is 2015, and we still find many Richmond, VA businesses do not have a website.  Word of mouth may be the top referral source for many businesses, but if your website is non-existent or out-of-date, then you may be losing customers who have been referred to you.  The other important aspect of Web Identity is managing your online reputation and getting positive reviews.

When it comes to improving "Web Presence" -- how new customers find you through the web -- it helps to work with a search engine optimization company who understands your industry.  In particular, if you are a brick & mortar business serving your local area, you should work with someone who can help you get ranked for customers who are located near you. 

 

People frequently search from mobile devices that have GPS, so search engines will pick up on the customers actual location.  A quick test is to search for your type of business using your mobile phone from within your business.  Do you rank #1 on Google when you do this test?  If not, you should add local SEO into your marketing plan and budget.

 

SmallBusinessBank.com is proud to be helping micro business customers like SEMSEM SEO build their business dreams with simple, value-based banking solutions. Visit their website at: http://www.SEMSEMSEORichmond.com.

Let us feature YOUR micro business on our blogsite, and get FREE promotions on social media platforms and website at www.SmallBusinessBank.com.

Contact  John at 1-855-856-0233, Ext. 114 today.

Listed as one of the Top 10 Free Checking Accounts by GoBankingRates.com.



Mobile Transaction Services Propel Microbusiness Sales!

 

 

 

 

A Division of Gardner Bank

www.smallbusinessbank.com

MICROBUSINESS FACTS: As the US economy evolves, microbusinesses are well-poised to capitalize on non-standard work arrangements and recent technological advances in our labor market and broader economy.  (AEO--Association for EnterpriseOpportunity, The Voice of Microbusiness)

Times were when you used to have customers come in to your storefront, pay cash, check or credit card for purchases, then leave.

Today--exciting technologies in both mobile devices, banking and card payment services allow micro business owners the freedom to expand customer payment options nationwide.

In addition to mobile checking and savings accounts and services--card processing or "merchant services" allow microbusiness owners to offer more convenient payment methods for their customers.

By offering more traditional "swiping" card reader devices (soon to be able to take the more secure "chip" credit cards), mobile devices are now being used by micro businesses to conduct business seamlessly, securely and simply.

In addition to "swiping", Gardner Bank's card processing let's micro business owners use a virtual "cash register".

Deposits are made from the virtual "cash register" within 48 hours with these options--and micro business owners know instantaneously via electronic receipt that they've been accepted.

 Businesses that accept all forms of payment will insure that Millennials will do business with you--as 69% have indicated they will NOT shop at businesses that accept only cash/checks.(Intuit WePay Survey).

According to some estimates--businesses lose up to 80% in impulse purchases by not accepting debit/credit cards.

At www.smallbusinessbank.com, we're pleased to be America's first community microbusiness bank supporting these leading edge mobile online technologies--allowing our customers the freedom to conduct business online and mobile devices, nationwide--all the time.

Stay tuned for updates on some of our newer offerings to help our customers maximize their profits efficiently!

Learn how YOUR business can be featured on our blog and promoted for FREE via our social media platforms/website by calling John at 1-855-856-0233, Ext. 114 today!

For more information about our simple and value-based banking products/services visit www.smallbusinessbank.com.

Listed as one of the Top 10 Free Checking Accounts by GoBankingRates.com.