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Tim Smith

Tim Smith

Tim has worked for DialMyCalls since 2011 and knows the service like the back of his hand. When it comes to writing content and testing the service, Tim is our go-to expert. Tim has written on topics for a wide-variety of niches which include churches, property management companies, little leagues, schools and many more.
Top 8 Tips for Running a Successful Swim Meet
Event Reminders

Top 8 Tips for Running a Successful Swim Meet

If you’re organizing a large, multi-day swim meet, such as an invitational or a swimming championship, you’ve got a lot…

Feb 27, 2019 - 4 min read
Top 5 Food Truck SMS Marketing Tips and FAQ
General Post

Top 5 Food Truck SMS Marketing Tips and FAQ

Running a food truck business can be a rewarding opportunity to show off your food making skills, as long as…

Feb 25, 2019 - 8 min read
How Property Managers Can Use 2-Way Texting
Property Management

How Property Managers Can Use 2-Way Texting

As a property manager, it can be difficult to stay on top of all the tasks that you must do…

Feb 22, 2019 - 4 min read
How to Decrease Your Marketing Budget (Without Hurting Your Business)
Business Continuity

How to Decrease Your Marketing Budget (Without Hurting Your Business)

  Running a small business can be tough. You need to make sure that you can market your products and…

Feb 19, 2019 - 4 min read
The Best Ways Vacation Rental Managers Can Improve Guest Satisfaction
Property Management

The Best Ways Vacation Rental Managers Can Improve Guest Satisfaction

Whether you manage a large portfolio of rental properties, or you own one or two vacation homes that you rent…

Feb 07, 2019 - 4 min read
Preparing for Snow Emergencies in Your City: Be Ready for the Winter
Emergency Notification

Preparing for Snow Emergencies in Your City: Be Ready for the Winter

How can you prepare for a snow emergency in your city? If you’re a government employee or an official responsible…

Feb 01, 2019 - 4 min read
How To Notify Tenants About Emergency Situations – Our Top Tips
Emergency Notification

How To Notify Tenants About Emergency Situations – Our Top Tips

If you’re a landlord or property manager, whether for a commercial property or a residential property such as a multi-family…

Jan 30, 2019 - 4 min read
What Is 10DLC (10 Digit Long Code Messaging)?
General Post

What Is 10DLC (10 Digit Long Code Messaging)?

Update: On October 1, 2021, sending text (SMS/MMS) messages from local 10-Digit Long Code (10DLC) numbers will require registration and…

Jan 22, 2019 - 4 min read
Top 9 Tips for Organizing a Charity 5K
Event Reminders

Organizing A Charity 5K – A Beginner’s Guide

  Organizing a charity 5K walk/run event is a great way to raise money for a large variety of causes.…

Jan 10, 2019 - 4 min read
How Local Pizza Shops Can Compete With Chain Stores (and Win!)
Business Continuity

How Local Pizza Shops Can Compete With Chain Stores (and Win!)

  Local pizza shops have always been a staple of American life. But with the growth of “fast-food” pizza chain…

Jan 07, 2019 - 5 min read
How to Increase Participation in Athletics at Your School
Schools

How to Increase Participation in Athletics at Your School

  If you’re a coach, athletic director, or any other member of school faculty with an interest in increasing athletic…

Dec 27, 2018 - 5 min read
Using SMS Marketing for Your Next Trade Show or Conference – a Complete Guide
Business Continuity

Using SMS Marketing for Your Next Trade Show or Conference – a Complete Guide

  If you’re in the world of Business To Business (B2B) sales, trade shows and industry conferences are one of…

Dec 20, 2018 - 5 min read
DialMyCalls Launches Improved Canadian SMS Text Messaging
General Post

DialMyCalls Launches Improved Canadian SMS Text Messaging

  Users of DialMyCalls that reside in Canada can now SMS text message broadcasts out faster than ever. Our development…

Nov 21, 2018 - 3 min read
Tips for Utility Company Communication During Power Outages
Customer Reminders

Tips for Utility Company Communication During Power Outages

  If you’re part of a large utility company, one of your biggest concerns is a power outage. Power outages…

Nov 08, 2018 - 5 min read
What to Do When a Wildfire Approaches Your School – Stay Safe!
Schools

What to Do When a Wildfire Approaches Your School – Stay Safe!

  If you are a school faculty member in California, Arizona, Colorado, or any other area of the American West…

Oct 24, 2018 - 4 min read
How to Manage (And Minimize) Employee Absences at Your Business
Staffing / Employees

How to Manage (And Minimize) Employee Absences at Your Business

  If you run a business, you know how difficult things can be if employees don't show up for work…

Oct 12, 2018 - 5 min read
5 Actions To Take Before Hurricane Season Heads to Your Town
Emergency Notification

5 Actions To Take Before Hurricane Season Heads to Your Town

Weather watchers may be getting better each year at forecasting a hurricane, but that does not stop these severe storms…

Oct 09, 2018 - 3 min read
How Hotels Use Texting To Easily Communicate With Guests (2024 Update)
Mass Notification System

How Hotels Use Texting To Easily Communicate With Guests (2024 Update)

Effective communication with guests is fundamental to good hospitality and customer service. But, to improve communication with guests, you must…

Oct 03, 2018 - 7 min read
Understanding the Basics of Voice Broadcasting Services
Mass Notification System

Understanding the Basics of Voice Broadcasting Services

  Interested in using voice broadcasting in your business? If so, you probably have some questions about what, exactly, voice…

Oct 01, 2018 - 3 min read
Planning an Effective Field Trip – Your Step-By-Step Guide
Schools

Planning an Effective Field Trip – Your Step-By-Step Guide

  If you're a newer teacher, planning a field trip can be intimidating. Field trips are a great time for…

Sep 24, 2018 - 5 min read
Top 11 Most Powerful Atlantic Hurricanes of All Time
Emergency Notification

Top 11 Most Powerful Atlantic Hurricanes of All Time

If you live in the United States, spring has sprung, and summer is well on its way. And if you…

Sep 10, 2018 - 10 min read
How to Communicate with Parents at Day Care Centers – What You Need to Know
Schools

How to Communicate with Parents at Day Care Centers – What You Need to Know

  Effective communication is an absolutely essential part of running a reputable, successful day care center. Whether you are reminding…

Sep 07, 2018 - 5 min read
5 Safety Tips to Prepare Your School for Winter Weather
Schools

5 Safety Tips to Prepare Your School for Winter Weather

Summer is quickly winding down which is the official sign that winter weather is impending. For school boards and administrators…

Sep 04, 2018 - 3 min read
How Can Pool Cleaning Companies Use Automated Calls and Texts?
Business Continuity

How Can Pool Cleaning Companies Use Automated Calls and Texts?

  Pool servicing can be extremely lucrative, particularly in more sunny, tropical areas where the mild, year-round weather extends the…

Aug 17, 2018 - 4 min read
How Real Estate Agents Can Use SMS Text Messaging and Marketing
Property Management

How Real Estate Agents Can Use SMS Text Messaging and Marketing

  Text message marketing is one of the most effective forms of digital marketing. Text messages have a 98% or…

Aug 08, 2018 - 4 min read
Top 5 Best Safety Tips for Extreme Weather at Your School
Schools

Top 5 Best Safety Tips for Extreme Weather at Your School

School administrators have to deal with a lot. Teacher and staff issues, pushy parents, difficult children - it can be…

Jul 26, 2018 - 6 min read
Staying Safe This Summer – How to Prepare for Peak Thunderstorm Season
Emergency Notification

Staying Safe This Summer – How to Prepare for Peak Thunderstorm Season

  The summer heat is still in full effect this August - and that means that throughout America, it's peak…

Jul 17, 2018 - 5 min read
DialMyCalls Case Studies – YMCA of South Florida (Nonprofit Notifications)
Mass Notification System

DialMyCalls Case Studies – YMCA of South Florida (Nonprofit Notifications)

DialMyCalls offers a nonprofit notification system that is used by thousands of nonprofit organizations all across the United States and…

Jul 11, 2018 - 2 min read
Our Top Tips for Running a Bike Rental Shop
Business Continuity

Our Top Tips for Running a Bike Rental Shop

  A bike rental shop is a great business to have, especially in top tourist destinations like Florida, and other…

Jul 10, 2018 - 5 min read
5 Tips for Keeping Sports Leagues Going in the Summer
Sports

5 Tips for Keeping Sports Leagues Going in the Summer

The fun and excitement of practice and games has a tendency to fizzle out once school lets out. Pool parties,…

Jun 26, 2018 - 3 min read
Organizing A Successful Office Volunteer Day – What You Need To Know
Staffing / Employees

Organizing A Successful Office Volunteer Day – What You Need To Know

If you're a human resources director - or you're just looking to give back to the community and organize an…

Jun 22, 2018 - 5 min read
Top 10 Best Apps for Youth Sports Leagues
Sports

Top 10 Best Apps for Youth Sports Leagues

Being in charge of a youth sports league can be a pretty time consuming process. Fortunately, as with everything, there’s…

Jun 11, 2018 - 5 min read
Do People Prefer Text Messages or Phone Calls in 2018? Find out Now!
Customer Reminders

Do People Prefer Text Messages or Phone Calls in 2018? Find out Now!

  If you're interested in mobile marketing, you may be wondering whether you should focus your efforts on SMS text…

Jun 04, 2018 - 3 min read
Church Growth Tips: Building a Bigger Congregation By Being Involved In The Community
Churches and Religious

Church Growth Tips: Building a Bigger Congregation By Being Involved In The Community

The quality of the message being given cannot be measured by the amount of people in the pews, but the…

May 29, 2018 - 3 min read
Keep Your Retirement Community Safe in the Summer Heat With These Tips!
Property Management

Keep Your Retirement Community Safe in the Summer Heat With These Tips!

If you manage an assisted-living facility or a retirement community, summer can be a dangerous time. Elderly folks are more…

May 18, 2018 - 5 min read
Six Easy Ways to Boost Sales at Your Bakery
Customer Reminders

Six Easy Ways to Boost Sales at Your Bakery

If you're a baker, you know how important it is to maintain a strong base of customers. Bakers are faced…

May 14, 2018 - 5 min read
6 Survival Tips for Teaching Summer School
Schools

6 Survival Tips for Teaching Summer School

While most teachers take the summer off to enjoy a well deserved break, there are those who brave the heat…

May 01, 2018 - 3 min read
5 Simple Ways Landlords Can Communicate More Effectively With Tenants
Property Management

5 Simple Ways Landlords Can Communicate More Effectively With Tenants

  One of the most important things that you can do as a landlord or property manager is foster a…

Apr 12, 2018 - 5 min read
The Top 6 Signs Administrators May Need to Cancel School in the Winter
Schools

The Top 6 Signs Administrators May Need to Cancel School in the Winter

  In the winter, school administrators often have to cancel school for inclement weather. Snow, ice, and extreme temperatures can…

Apr 06, 2018 - 5 min read
How Hobby Shops Can Market to Customers More Effectively
Business Continuity

How Hobby Shops Can Market to Customers More Effectively

  Times are tough for many small businesses in America, and around the world. Hobby shops have been hit especially…

Apr 03, 2018 - 5 min read
7 Reasons Voice Message Marketing Is Incredibly Effective
Mass Notification System

7 Reasons Voice Message Marketing Is Incredibly Effective

  Modern businesses have dozens of marketing tools available to them. From SMS messaging to emails, flyers, direct mail, social…

Mar 23, 2018 - 5 min read
Marketing Tips for Your Lawn Maintenance Company
Business Continuity

Marketing Tips for Your Lawn Maintenance Company

  Whether you've just purchased a shiny new zero-turn mower, are planning on starting a lawn mowing business, or you're…

Mar 14, 2018 - 5 min read
Our Best Tips for Organizing a Church Potluck
Churches and Religious

Our Best Tips for Organizing a Church Potluck

  A potluck is a great event that brings your community and your church together. Best of all, you can…

Mar 13, 2018 - 5 min read
How to Start Your Own Snow Shoveling Service
Business Continuity

How to Start Your Own Snow Shoveling Service

  Shoveling snow is a great side hustle if you need some extra money. And if you live in an…

Mar 08, 2018 - 5 min read
How to Plan an Effective Summer Missions Trip for Your Youth Group
Churches and Religious

How to Plan an Effective Summer Missions Trip for Your Youth Group

  Mission trips are a fantastic way that your church can engage with the youth, and make a real difference…

Mar 07, 2018 - 5 min read
top 8 trade show marketing tips
Event Reminders

8 Extremely Effective Tips for Marketing Your Next Conference or Trade Show

  If you're an event manager, and you're responsible for the marketing and promotion of a conference or trade show,…

Feb 28, 2018 - 5 min read
The 5 Best Ways to Improve Employee Morale in Your Small Business
Business Continuity

The 5 Best Ways to Improve Employee Morale in Your Small Business

  If you're a small business owner, you probably care for your employees quite a bit. And if recently, things…

Feb 15, 2018 - 5 min read
Top 9 Best Business Apps for Internal Communication
Business Continuity

Top 9 Best Business Apps for Internal Communication

For businesses, communication is key. To reach your organizational goals effectively, it's important that everyone involved can communicate with one…

Feb 09, 2018 - 4 min read
top event promotion tips
Event Reminders

Top 7 Ways Event Promoters Can Sell More Tickets

Event promoters have a tough job. Whether you're promoting a concert at an enormous venue, or simply trying to bring…

Feb 05, 2018 - 5 min read
Top 5 Ways Country Clubs Can Communicate Effectively With Members
General Post

Top 5 Ways Country Clubs Can Communicate Effectively With Members

  At country clubs, member satisfaction should always be your highest priority. A country club succeeds - or fails -…

Jan 10, 2018 - 5 min read
5 Tips For Turning a Snow Day into a Family Fun Day
Schools

5 Tips For Turning a Snow Day into a Family Fun Day

No two words spoken at home can cause the paradox that "snow day" does. Kids are thrilled to learn they…

Jan 04, 2018 - 3 min read
How to Establish a Strong “Feedback Culture” for Your Small Business
Business Continuity

How to Establish a Strong “Feedback Culture” for Your Small Business

  As we've said time and time again on our blog, communication is key to just about everything in a…

Dec 29, 2017 - 5 min read
5 Tips on How to Plan an Effective HOA Meeting
Property Management

5 Tips on How to Plan an Effective HOA Meeting

The goal of a homeowner's association is to protect everyone's investment in the property they own in the neighborhood or…

Nov 30, 2017 - 5 min read
6 Helpful Ways Hospitals Can Use DialMyCalls to Communicate
Business Continuity

6 Helpful Ways Hospitals Can Use DialMyCalls to Communicate

  DialMyCalls is flexible, customizable, and can be used in just about any organization. From non-profits and sports leagues to…

Nov 15, 2017 - 5 min read
Getting Started With Voice Broadcasting for Your School
Schools

Getting Started With Voice Broadcasting for Your School

  Voice broadcasting for your school is an innovative method of contacting parents, students, teachers and staff anytime an alert…

Nov 07, 2017 - 4 min read
How to Set up an Active Shooter Alert System With DialMyCalls
Emergency Notification

How to Set up an Active Shooter Alert System With DialMyCalls

In recent years, active mass shootings in the United States have become more and more common. Both the number of…

Oct 18, 2017 - 5 min read
2017 Emergency Alerts Industry News
Emergency Notification

2017 Emergency Alerts Industry News

From the first very first smoke signals created by prehistoric men to the 9-1-1 phone system, the emergency communication industry…

Oct 10, 2017 - 6 min read
6 Ways to Increase Awareness About Your Nonprofit Business
General Post

6 Ways to Increase Awareness About Your Nonprofit Business

Life is tough for the owners of nonprofits. There is always worry, fear, and questions - persistent questions. Can we…

Oct 06, 2017 - 5 min read
How Can You Run a Successful Farmers Market?
Customer Reminders

How Can You Run a Successful Farmers Market?

Fall 2017 Update: We have added a few suggestions to help celebrate the change of seaons at your local farmers market.…

Oct 03, 2017 - 5 min read
5 Ways Utility Companies Can Increase Customer Satisfaction
Business Continuity

5 Ways Utility Companies Can Increase Customer Satisfaction

  Utility companies are, traditionally, in a tough spot when it comes to customer satisfaction. Though strides have been made…

Sep 28, 2017 - 5 min read
The Most Common SMS Marketing Mistakes – And How To Avoid Them!
Business Continuity

The Most Common SMS Marketing Mistakes – And How To Avoid Them!

  SMS marketing is incredibly powerful - especially with short code SMS marketing services from companies like DialMyCalls. Using DialMyCalls,…

Sep 25, 2017 - 6 min read
DialMyCalls Case Studies – 1st UMC of Unadilla (Church Calling)
Churches and Religious

DialMyCalls Case Studies – 1st UMC of Unadilla (Church Calling)

  DialMyCalls offers a church calling service that is used by thousands of religious organizations all across the United States…

Sep 21, 2017 - 2 min read
6 Helpful Tips for Communicating via Text Message With Your Customers
Business Continuity

6 Helpful Tips for Communicating via Text Message With Your Customers

  Did you just finish setting up your DialMyCalls account? Congratulations - you're now using one of the most effective…

Sep 18, 2017 - 4 min read
DialMyCalls Case Studies – Acrobat Outsourcing (Staffing Notifications)
Staffing / Employees

DialMyCalls Case Studies – Acrobat Outsourcing (Staffing Notifications)

  DialMyCalls offers a staffing notification system that is used by thousands of businesses all across the United States and…

Sep 15, 2017 - 2 min read
Hurricane Season Facts and Preparation Guide
Emergency Notification

Hurricane Season Facts and Preparation Guide

The winds and rains produced in a hurricane have the potential to do massive destruction in just a few hours.…

Sep 05, 2017 - 6 min read
DialMyCalls Case Studies – Let’s Play Sports (Team Calling)
Sports

DialMyCalls Case Studies – Let’s Play Sports (Team Calling)

DialMyCalls offers a  team calling system that is used by hundreds of sports leagues all across the United States and…

Aug 28, 2017 - 2 min read
DialMyCalls Case Studies – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (Emergency Notifications)
Emergency Notification

DialMyCalls Case Studies – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (Emergency Notifications)

  DialMyCalls offers an emergency notification system that is used by tens of thousands of  organizations all across the United…

Aug 14, 2017 - 2 min read
DialMyCalls Case Studies – Wilder Balter (Community Reminders)
Property Management

DialMyCalls Case Studies – Wilder Balter (Community Reminders)

  DialMyCalls offers a community reminder service that is used by thousands of neighborhoods and property management groups all across…

Aug 09, 2017 - 2 min read
Useful Ideas for Starting a Neighborhood Crime Watch Program
Property Management

Useful Ideas for Starting a Neighborhood Crime Watch Program

Communities all over the United States have formed their own protection brigades against crime. These Neighborhood Watch Programs are designed…

Aug 07, 2017 - 3 min read
DialMyCalls Case Studies – VirtualSC (School Notification System)
Schools

DialMyCalls Case Studies – VirtualSC (School Notification System)

  DialMyCalls offers a school notification system that is used by thousands of schools all across the United States and…

Aug 03, 2017 - 2 min read
4 Ways to Improve Your Youth Sports League Today!
Sports

4 Ways to Improve Your Youth Sports League Today!

Running a youth sports league can be difficult. Whether you're a coach in charge of your school's youth sports programs,…

Jul 31, 2017 - 5 min read
6 Reasons Your Business Should Be Using DialMyCalls for Surveys!
Customer Reminders

6 Reasons Your Business Should Be Using DialMyCalls for Surveys!

If you're running a small business, you should be performing regular surveys to understand the experiences of your customers -…

Jul 25, 2017 - 5 min read
4 Ways Auto Repair Shops Can Communicate Better With Customers
Customer Reminders

4 Ways Auto Repair Shops Can Communicate Better With Customers

If you're running an auto shop, you're probably looking for a way to increase your profits, gain a better reputation…

Jul 20, 2017 - 5 min read
How to Retain Members in Your Gym
Customer Reminders

How to Retain Members in Your Gym

Many gym directors focus most of their efforts on the recruitment of new members - especially when it's summer, or…

Jul 11, 2017 - 5 min read
Five Great Ways to Keep Your Neighborhood Connected!
Property Management

Five Great Ways to Keep Your Neighborhood Connected!

In today's modern, fast-paced world, it can often be difficult to stay connected with our neighbors, and our local community.…

Jul 05, 2017 - 5 min read