Avontage Community Blog

Thousands of businesses spend a lot of money in order to attract customers and produce sales. Although a company must spend cash to grow, the money should be managed and monitored wisely along the way. When a business has a solid financial plan, less cash is wasted as the company scales to new heights. Whether…

The sales force is the heartbeat of your business. You may produce a quality product, but you need people who can persuade customers to try it. It is time to assemble a killer sales force. Hire Smart You might think that anyone can do sales or that your product is so good that it sells…

In today’s business landscape, where local and small businesses are having to compete with the large and multi-national corporations, starting and growing a small business has become more challenging than ever. The biggest advantage that local business owners possess is the sheer power in their numbers. There are 28 million small businesses and 68 million freelancers in the U.S.  Nearly 120 million individuals are…

We’re excited to share this great news with you! We received the official word last week that Avontage won funding awarded by American Express Venture Challenge at ASU Venture Devils Demo Day. This is confirmation of our vision, and the movement we are creating, to enhance our local business community. Our team is more motivated…

We were proud to be a sponsor at the TEDx Scottsdale Women that took place right here in Scottsdale. This was an amazing event with amazing speakers. We’d like to thank all the organizers and volunteers who were instrumental in bringing TEDx to Scottsdale and making it a success. It was very inspiring to see…

Barter exchange for services is here to stay. True enough, the much-awaited Barter Week is happening n 60 countries in seven continents. Instead of paying cash on your choice of Bed and Breakfast hotel, you can now pay through services or skills. The free accommodation can be enjoyed by everyone who has something to offer…