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TAX PLANNING TIPS
Written by Dennis W. Futch, E.A. 229-985-0176
MAKE ONLINE REVIEWS WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Many factors play into a poten- tial customer’s decision to buy your product or service, but one thing is clear — online reviews are at the top of the list. Here are suggestions to improve yours:
• Create an impactful online presence. Unless you just opened your business, there’s a good chance it already exists in at least one of the main online di- rectories: Google My Business, Yelp and Bing. If so, claim the list- ing and start managing your cus- tomer reviews. If it doesn’t, go through the process to create a new business profile. Then add a review section to your website to encourage your customers to en- gage with your business online. As you grow your online foot- print, your search engine opti- mization (SEO) will make it easier for prospective customers to find you.
• Solicit great customer re- views. A personal request from you might be all that's needed to spring a happy customer into ac- tion. Maybe it’s a sincere thank you note after a productive meeting or a customer apprecia- tion email campaign that pro- vides a link to your directory listings. The goal is to have your satisfied customers leave a re- view to boost your online profile and increase your SEO. Re- member to make this process as easy as possible for your cus- tomers.
• Use negative reviews to your benefit. By keeping a close eye on your listings, you have the opportunity to show potential customers how you effectively handle negative situations in a timely manner. Take the time to understand their complaint, em- pathize with their situation, apol- ogize for the problem, and offer a quick, reasonable solution. Most importantly, always re- member to write an effective re- sponse to the complaint by remembering you are writing the response to future readers, not just the complainer.
• Keep listings fresh. A long history of reviews is good to show that you are an established business, but current reviews are imperative to building a prospec- tive customer’s confidence. Seek out online reviews and keep your directory listings up to date to continue to show relevance and ongoing business activity.
• Negative folks have power. The five star review pro- vides entirely too much power to complainers, as most satisfied customers say nothing. The best home run in these situations is to get the complainer to provide their own glowing review of how you solved their problem. This transfers the complainer's power to you as a positive promotion for your business.
Managing your online review profiles may seem scary, but by understanding the mechanics of how they work, you can success- fully display your quality business reputation to the online com- munity.
As always, should you have any questions or concerns re- garding your tax situation please feel free to call.
Call us at 229-985-0176. www.thetaxshop.net
OBITUARIES
Margie Ann Simmons Henderson
MOULTRIE, GA –– Margie Ann Simmons Henderson, 85, of Moultrie passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at her home.
Cobb Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cobbfuneralchapel.com.
Peggy Clark Dunn
MOULTRIE, GA –– Peggy Clark Dunn, 76, of Moultrie, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.
Baker Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Please visit www.bakerfhga.com for full obituary.
Lefaie Davis Bryant
MOULTRIE, GA –– Lefaie Davis Bryant, 94, of Moultrie, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home.
Baker Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Please visit www.bakerfhga.com for full obituary.
Jessica Lynn Bruce Powell
MOULTRIE, GA –– Jessica Lynn Bruce Powell, 38, of Moultrie, died on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.
Baker Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Please visit www.bakerfhga.com for full obituary.
David Eldon Glass
VALDOSTA, GA –– David Eldon Glass, 74, of Valdosta, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center.
Cobb Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cobbfuneralchapel.com.
Darrell Lee Simmons
DOERUN, GA –– Darrell Lee Simmons, 81, of Doerun, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Cobb Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cobbfuneralchapel.com.
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Sat., May 11, 2024 10 AM - 2 PM
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Cobb Funeral Chapel
P. O. Box 1385 Cobb
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Cobb Monument Company Cobb-Suncrest Memorial Gardens 2441 GA Hwy. 37 West Moultrie, GA 31768
“Continuing the Legacy of Gayla and Bobby Cobb ~ Serving families since 1974”
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Same Name. Same Location. Same Level of Excellent Service.
The seasoned members of the Cobb Funeral Chapel team are committed to service. Weappreciateyourcontinuedsupport. Ourmissionistotreatandserveeachfamilyasourown. Ellen Cobb-Robinson and Jamie Robinson
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