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Podcast Recommendations for the Entrepreneur in You

Isn't it amazing how podcast mania has taken off? It seems like there is a podcast for virtually any subject that has a following of some type. Listening to a dynamic podcast while performing a brain-free task certainly provides tremendous…

Top 13 Reasons Why Manufacturers Struggle with eCommerce

Why do some Manufacturers Struggle with eCommerce?  Struggle in the sense of wondering where to even start. Additionally, struggling with the question if eCommerce will actually provide a return for their business.  As the saying goes,…
Ben Baker

Building Trust with Author & Podcast Host Ben Baker

If you enjoy engaging business podcasts with a dynamic host, we strongly recommend checking out the Ben Baker podcast: The YourLIVINGBrand.live Show.  The YourLIVINGBrand.live show is about what makes you unique as a brand. What you do,…
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Falconer Electronics Presenting at Manufacturing Marketing World 2019

The team at Falconer Electronics is absolutely thrilled to be invited to present at Manufacturing Marketing World 2019.  Manufacturing Marketing World 2019 offers a dynamic program on Inbound Marketing strategies for manufacturers.  Click…

The SBDC Recognizes Falconer Electronics

Our team is completely honored to be recognized by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at JCC.    We extend a huge thank you for all of their help!      SBDC Success Story: Falconer Electronics   September…

Dying to Enter the eCommerce Graveyard: Please Don't Be Next

"Here lies a once great company that millions of consumers loved and adored which is now being laid to rest." - Tombstone of a once great company found in the eCommerce Graveyard. The brick and mortar “Retail Apocalypse” is upon us and…

Blog Topics for Manufacturers

Blog topics? What blog topics do customers actually want to read?  If you are considering blogging, where do you actually start? How do you select content and ideas to blog about?  In addition, does blogging really help a business?  More…
Sherpa

Do You Need a Sherpa to Climb The Mountain of Entrepreneurship?

Do you have a Sherpa in your life? In other words, a trusted guide to help you conquer the extreme challenges of life.  Especially for business owners and entrepreneurs.  In a recent blog post, we discussed the outstanding book authored…
Alison Levine

"On The Edge" by Alison Levine is a Must Read Book

Looking for inspiration? Motivation? Are you finding the challenges ahead of you similar to climbing Mt. Everest? If so, then you need Alison Levine in your life. Who is Alison Levine?  Well, we are glad you asked. According to AlisonLevine.com,…

Theory of Constraints: Focusing on "The Goal"

In our last post, we provided a book review on the business classic, "The Goal". "The Goal" shares a fascinating story describing the power results utilizing the Theory of Constraints. Discovering bottlenecks. Road bumps. In other words, identifying…
Linkody

Linkody: The Backlink Tracker

We recently discovered an outstanding tool to help with your SEO and internet marketing strategies: Linkody - The Backlink Tracker.  Linkody is a backlink monitoring tool that enables customers to find, track, and analyze valuable backlinks.…
Herb Kelleher

Herb Kelleher: Entrepreneur, Maverick and Airline Icon

Just to kick things off, we LOVE Southwest Airlines! Not just as customers but also as a company to admire and emulate. Why? It's all about the company culture. How has Southwest separated themselves from the competition for all of these years?…
Start With Inspiration

Start With Inspiration: Did You See Katelyn Ohashi Perform?

When building a company culture, where do you start? Do you start with inspiration? A purpose? Can you get behind a cause and give everything you've got? More importantly, can you inspire your team as well as your customers to feel your passion?…

Book Review: "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek

Start With Why! Why should you start with WHY? What does it actually mean to start with WHY anyway? In his book "Start With Why", Simon Sinek pulls together powerful stories and examples of individuals who built wildly successful companies…

Book Review: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

In a recent post, we discussed creating a team and culture based around reliability. Reliability leads to consistency, stability, quality and most of all, happy customers. To follow up on this important topic, today we explore an incredible…

Build a Team and Culture Dedicated to Reliability

Reliability. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word reliability? Especially when dealing with a new vendor or sales person who declares themselves reliable? The Webster Definition of "Reliability" states:   1: the…

Blogging Benefits for Manufacturers

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Does blogging really work for manufacturers? In particular, for custom manufacturers? Are blogging benefits really worth the time and investment? Common questions that manufacturers ask when considering a blog strategy: Will blogging…
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Walmart History: How Walmart Became What It Is Today

Walmart, The Unlikely Beginning Before there was a Walmart there was Walton’s 5&10. Sam Walton had previous retail experience. Therefore, Sam Walton opened the Walton’s 5&10 in Bentonville Arkansas. Why Bentonville of all…
Dennis Brown

Ask Dennis Brown: Dynamic Entrepreneur & LinkedIn Expert

Our team at Falconer Electronics attended a LinkedIn workshop at a local community college presented by LinkedIn expert, Dennis Brown. We were completely blown away by his dynamic presentation. The knowledge, experience as well as creative…
Sam Walton

Sam Walton Quotes on Customers, Success, and Leadership

Sam Walton was the founder of Walmart. He valued his customers as well as his employees. Therefore, he encouraged his employees to be great leaders. He also encouraged them to be successful. Walton also believed that the customer should come…

American Made: Understanding "All or Virtually All"

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Many small manufacturers in the U.S. struggle to determine if the product that they assemble, manufacture or produce truly qualifies for the labels "Made in USA" or "American Made". Complying with American Made Standards The world is shrinking…

Do You Use Google AdWords to Boost Your Business?

Businesses plunging into ecommerce in the 1990's certainly faced many challenges. One of the greatest challenges? Finding new customers. Think about this for a moment..........Google did not exist back then. Let alone Google AdWords to help…
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Social Media: How LinkedIn Can Help Your Business

LinkedIn: The Social Media for Business When businesses begin to talk about social media their first thought is usually of LinkedIn. Why is this? Due to its professional nature businesses hold it in a higher regard than other social media.…

Utilizing LinkedIn for Small Manufacturers

Fortune.com recently announced that LinkedIn has now grown to 500 million users in over 200 countries. Estimates also show that 227 million LinkedIn users are active on a monthly basis. As the largest professional social network, are you…
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Social Media: Utilizing Facebook in a Business Setting

There are many advantages to using Facebook for business. We briefly touched on some of these advantages in our blog "Social Media Marketing for Manufacturers". Previously, we discussed all of the social media platforms that we take advantage…
Brian Dean

Struggling with SEO? Check Out Brian Dean at Backlinko

Struggling with Internet Marketing and SEO? Overwhelmed? Frustrated? Do you find link building daunting? Well help is just a click away. Check out Brian Dean at Backlinko.com. Brian Dean is a MUST read for all small business owners. Especially…
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E-commerce for Manufacturers

As an electronics custom manufacturer for over 30 years, we have watched many trends come and go. This week we discussed the continued steady growth with B2B E-commerce. Of course, this trend shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. So…
B2B Ecommerce

Small Manufacturers Embracing B2B Ecommerce

B2B Ecommerce is an explosive growth market showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. This is exciting on two fronts. Not only for the tremendous growth opportunities for B2B companies but also the sheer size of the market. Forrester predicts…
Problogger

The ProBlogger - From Down Under - Will Help Take You to the Top

In 2008, when blogging was still relatively new, I purchased a book (pic below) about blogging. In attempt to figure out how to approach this new fad at the time. The title of the book, "ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure…
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WordPress Blogging Guide for Manufacturers: Getting Green in Readability and SEO

The History of Blogging The internet has been around since the 80's. However, blogging was first established in the mid 90's. The term "blog" wasn't recognized back then. Due to this, the first "blog" was a personal homepage of a college…
Neil Patel

Need Help With Internet Marketing? Follow Marketing Guru Neil Patel

If you are new to Internet Marketing and Social Media for your business, you must follow marketing guru Neil Patel. Additionally, even if you are a seasoned veteran with online marketing strategies, you should still follow Neil Patel as well. You…
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Social Media Marketing For Manufacturers

Why use social media you may ask? In particular, our friends in manufacturing. There are many ways to utilize social media websites for your business. They are free to use and can be a great marketing tool to get your information out. The content…
Inbound marketing

protocol 80 + Inbound Marketing = Hitting Goals

Inbound Marketing with protocol 80 Falconer Electronics had the privilege of working with protocol 80 this past year. This program was made possible through a partnered effort with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Jamestown…