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AI and Marketing: In-Depth Conversations with Leading Professionals on the Tech Leap

Medium.com - March 29, 2023

“AI is moving fast and the marketing landscape is along for the ride. I have a feeling that AI is going to change the way a lot of jobs are approached.”

10 best tech tools for charities and non-profits

Craft.do - January 29, 2023

This tool makes it easy to communicate with donors to remind them about a fundraiser, thank them for a donation, or send a message about a recent matching donation opportunity.

The Future of ECommerce: 23 Trends to Look Out for in 2023

8fig.co - December 22, 2022

David Batchelor, President at DialMyCalls, predicts that 2023 is the year that SMS marketing will reach the next level.

30 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Deal With Constant Changes in Technology

Rescue.CEOBlogNation.com - November 25, 2022

“I believe the first step is to simply embrace the technological changes that are happening around us. We have to remember that these advancements don’t wait for anyone, and neither does our competition.”

30 Entrepreneurs Explain How Machine Learning and AI is Affecting Their Industries

Teach.CEOBlogNation.com - November 11, 2022

“Artificial Intelligence definitely has its hand in the communication industry. With my company offering mass texting, mass emailing, and voice broadcasting, we’ve witnessed AI elevate companies’ marketing strategies.”

Top Entrepreneurs On How Their Company’s Visions Changes Over Time

Medium.com - November 7, 2022

“The original vision for DialMyCalls was a wake up call service which was called WakeUpLand. After launching my original service I soon found that customers needed more than just automated wake up calls.” – David Batchelor, President, DialMyCalls

Why Leadership is all about Communicating?

Medium.com - November 7, 2022

Similarly, email isn’t the best way to start a long back-and-forth conversation — especially if it concerns a sensitive subject. Learn to read the situation and decide on the appropriate medium; in the right form, our message’s effectiveness will spread.

Top Entrepreneurs On How Their Company’s Visions Changes Over Time

Medium.com - November 7, 2022

“The original vision for DialMyCalls was a wake up call service which was called WakeUpLand. After launching my original service I soon found that customers needed more than just automated wake up calls.”

30 Entrepreneurs Reveal the Technologies They Most Look Forward to

Hear.CEOBlogNation.com - November 4, 2022

“I’m really looking forward to mass RCS capabilities. RCS stands for rich communication services, which will eventually take the place of MMS and SMS.” – David Batchelor, President, DialMyCalls

Top 10 Reasons Why You Need Market Research

MarketSearch.com - November 1, 2022

Market research can even give brands the chance to adopt new concepts from other companies within their market. “Inspiration is a powerful tool,” explained David Batchelor, President of DialMyCalls.com, a texting and calling solution.

30 Entrepreneurs Explain Their Motivation to Grow Their Business

Hear.CEOBlogNation.com - October 23, 2022

“Initially, my main motivation was to obtain financial freedom while offering organizations valuable services in the process. I’ve already accomplished that goal. My new-found motivation is to be a top name in the telecom industry.” – David Batchelor, President, DialMyCalls

100 Tips From Experts on Retaining and Recruiting Talented Employees

Overit.com - October 20, 2022

“Don’t be afraid to expand your horizons on multiple platforms to recruit talent. Platforms such as Upwork, Hirect, Shapr, and Interq are neglected by employers because they’re not favorites in the industry.” David Batchelor, President, DialMyCalls

30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Best Ways to Get Out of One’s Comfort Zone

Rescue.CEOBlogNation.com - October 2, 2022

“I’ve learned that you have to just go for it. Being a successful entrepreneur involves taking risks and leaving any comfort zone you’ve built up for yourself.” – David Batchelor, President, DialMyCalls

Top Leaders Advices On Leadership Skills And Traits

HVTimes.com - September 19, 2022

“I believe that most people can learn leadership skills, but the timeline is gradual compared to individuals who naturally obtain those traits.” David Batchelor, President, DialMyCalls

30 Entrepreneurs Explain What Being A CEO Means To Them

CEOBlogNation.com - June 30, 2022

“To me, being a CEO/Entrepreneur is one of the best experiences you can have in life. There is nothing like starting a company and then seeing it grow into a successful small business.” – David Batchelor, President, DialMyCalls

3 Summer Planning Secrets for School Leaders

PayTheory.com - June 16, 2022

Landlord Resources: Rental Management Tools, Reliable Informational Websites, and More

Steadily.com - June 14, 2022

This property management notification system solution is an excellent tool for landlords to send neighborhood alerts, rent reminders, and tenant notifications via voice and text message.

Building a Strong Compliance Department

Diligent.com - January 11, 2022

Crucial to any compliance program is ensuring that employees understand when they need to report something and how they can report it. The code of conduct should contain a section describing all the ways employees can raise issues, including a toll-free hotline.

4 Reasons to Hire a Professional Rental Property Manager

KennaRealEstate.com - January 6, 2022

If you’re a hands-on owner who manages their properties, your schedule may get in your way of maintaining consistent communication with tenants.

38 SMS Marketing Statistics That Will Blow Your Mind

EmailAudience.com - November 21, 2021

However, if you’re going to be contacting them via SMS, you need to ensure you are in compliance with the rules associated with sending out texts from local phone numbers.

5 Smart Strategies That Help Avoid Losing Loyal Customers

HelpSquad.com - November 16, 2021

David Batchelor, President of DialMyCalls, recommends having account representatives send out a bi-weekly follow-up. The email should ask if there is anything your customers wish you could do differently.

8 E-Commerce Fraud Prevention Tips for Small Businesses

StartupNation.com - October 27, 2021

“To ensure that fraudsters don’t conduct fraud on your e-commerce site, make sure to vet for suspicious-looking email domains.” – David Batchelor, President, DialMyCalls

Expert Round-Up Topic: How do you locate speaking opportunities?

NonfictionAuthorsAssociation.com - October 26, 2021

“To locate speaking opportunities, use hashtags on a variety of social media platforms. Event coordinators are always looking to drive traffic to their talks and conferences by using hashtags on social media.” – David Batchelor, President, DialMyCalls

Should I Finance My Business With Credit Cards?

AllBusiness.com - October 25, 2021

It can be one of the riskiest moves an entrepreneur can make: using a credit card to help fund a startup. David Batchelor knew it was the kind of move that could either pay off big time, or leave him with credit card debt.

The Ultimate Guide to Creating an Eco-Friendly Business

TomorrowProjectUS.org - October 13, 2021

Organize an employee volunteer day to clean up a local park or care for a nature preserve.

10 tips for ‘going hybrid’ with diversity and inclusion in mind

TextHelp.com - October 11, 2021

“To ensure that the entire team benefits in a hybrid workplace, be sure to provide multi-channel training and development materials. It is important to recognize that not all employees are able to learn or process new information in the same way.” – David Batchelor, President, DialMyCalls

A Business Owner’s Guide to Working From Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak

AmericanExpress.com - March 19, 2020

DialMyCalls has a dozen employees in Florida and Texas, with half of them already remote. Batchelor says that to prepare the entire staff for the possibility of going remote, the company engaged employees to come up with a plan that will work for everyone.

5 ways children can contact Santa Claus

Click2Houston.com - December 9, 2019

With the help of technology, it’s now easier than ever to deliver the list to the man in red who lives at the North Pole.

3 Low-Cost Marketing Techniques for Small Business

SmallBusinessBonfire.com - December 6, 2019

It may seem obvious, but it’s important to keep in mind just how prevalent text messages are. People of all ages and walks of life regularly use text messages to communicate ⁠— so why should businesses be any different?

How to Use Technology to Streamline Communications in Your Office

Robotiq.com - November 19, 2019

The truth is, workplace communication is not only a requirement but a vital one for every company. Since different employees have different ways of thinking and different characteristics, it’s hard to develop a consistent workplace communication.

How Small Businesses Can Use SMS for Customer Support

Business2Community.com - November 16, 2019

There’s a reason why more and more companies are turning to text support for their customers. SMS customer service messaging is incredibly convenient for both customers and businesses.

5 ways to use a smartphone for fundraising

Socialbrite.org - November 4, 2019

In the same way that a well-designed and current website can draw donors, consistent communication can keep existing donors coming back to give time and time again.

The Best Customer Service Software Tools To Wow Your Customers

Helpjuice.com - October 30, 2019

Imagine, for example, that you want to notify a specific group of customers about a new special promotion that is only available to them. Instead of having your reps call customers one by one, you can use DialMyCalls to broadcast a message.

Master the Emergency Action Plan For Your Event

Smartmeetings.com - October 25, 2019

The secret to handling an emergency well is preparing to communicate effectively. This communication plan can’t be determined in the heat of the moment. The following three steps can aid in developing an effective emergency communication plan to keep everyone at an event safe.

How Text Messages Could Help You Tailor Your Content To Each Student

EmergingEdTech.com - October 22, 2019

In many cases, cell phones in the classroom can be a hassle and a distraction. However, writing them off completely ignores the fact that they are a uniquely-suited tool for communication between teachers and students.

The Best Knowledge Management Software & Tools [2019]

Helpjuice.com - September 30, 2019

In terms of knowledge management, organizations can use DialMyCalls to communicate essential information to your internals teams and/or your customers as needed.

Is It Worth Investing in Technology as a New Business?

ProductivityLand.com - September 26, 2019

Communication apps give you the ability to easily share information between different people and, as you expand, different teams and departments.

18 Networking Tips You Need to Know in 2019

GoSkills.com - September 23, 2019

One of the most anxiety-inducing parts of networking? Needing to march up to a group of people in order to insert yourself into their conversation.

50+ Productive Things to Do When Bored at Work

UpJourney.com - September 6, 2019

It’s pretty normal to feel bored at work sometimes. However, for most people, they sit there and watch the time pass by. But, did you know that there are a lot of things you can do during your downtime that will make you feel more productive?

15 Top Nonprofit Apps You Should be Using in 2020

Connecteam.com - September 1, 2019

If you aren’t online where users can easily find you with a simple search, your nonprofit just won’t succeed. By having a website or app, your organization is more accessible, you can reach a larger audience, and you build trust with donors.

5-Round Showdown: SMS Short Codes vs. Long Codes

Funraise.com - August 6, 2019

Unfortunately, shared short codes have a spam problem. According to DialMyCalls and Bandwidth, telecom providers like AT&T are working towards eliminating shared short codes.

10 ways to run a high-income business from the road

ThinkSaveRetire.com - July 30, 2019

Remember that while you’re on the road, an internet connection will not always be guaranteed; be sure to have multiple ways you can contact your essential people, including email, telephone, communication apps, and even social networking platforms.

Are You Doing All You Can When It Comes To Marketing Your Biz?

BusinessBlogsHub.com - July 26, 2019

You may have hundreds of prospects, and to think about individually, letting them know about offers and services will be exhausting. This is when mass text messaging and also an email newsletter can help to ensure that you get the maximum exposure with little effort.

PARENTS – SAY NO TO BULLYING

OurFamilyLifestyle.com - July 25, 2019

A parent’s worst nightmare is for their child to be bullied. The best-case scenario means their fragile self-esteem will take a hit, and the worst case is that they do something drastic.

How to Find Meaning and Purpose in Your Life

UpJourney.com - July 24, 2019

“An open mind, a willingness to explore, perspective, and being able to enjoy the moment are all crucial in utilizing creativity as a means to find purpose in life.” – David Batchelor, Co-Founder & CEO, DialMyCalls

11 Best Desk Plants To Freshen Up Your Small Office

WelpMagazine.com - July 12, 2019

The Cucumber Store, Plant Air Purifier was recommended by David Batchelor from DialMyCalls. “This small office plant is artificial, which makes it perfect to brighten up my desk and I don’t have to worry about watering it!”

14 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Future Trends They Anticipate in Entrepreneurship

Teach.CEOBlogNation.com - July 10, 2019

“Younger and younger entrepreneurs. We’ve seen quite a few young minds who’ve gone off to be highly successful. This will be the new normal thanks to technology and children basically having more access to information faster than before.” – David Batchelor, Co-founder & CEO, DialMyCalls

25 Employee Payroll Tips for Small Business Owners

FitSmallBusiness.com - July 5, 2019

“Having a big payroll can be scary for a small company trying to make ends meet. A great option for a company doing payroll is to hire people on a freelance basis doing contract work as 1099s until you have a more stable revenue stream in place.” – David Batchelor, Co-founder & CEO, DialMyCalls

Tech resources for the Millennial landlord

eSellerCafe.com - June 19, 2019

There are a number of services you can use to help you automatically send texts just to say “hello” and keep in touch. You can also use these to automate alert reminders about upcoming maintenance or showings.

What you need to know when hiring a freelancer

PredictiveIndex.com - June 17, 2019

This was true for David Batchelor, Co-Founder and CEO of DialMyCalls. He said, “Being a small company, using part-time employees has been tremendously helpful, allowing us to get tasks done [that we don’t have an internal team for]. For example, for quality assurance we’ve used an outsourcing company to help test new releases of our software for bugs and issues.”

Top 10 Apps Your Nonprofit Needs

ConvergentNonprofit.com - June 12, 2019

Many of the top nonprofits I’ve worked with have one thing in common: they regularly use tech tools to help them in every department.

How 19 SaaS Companies Got Their First 100 Partners

PartnerStack.com - May 27, 2019

Batchelor recommends “adding tiers and levels that are able to be reached based on the number of referrals brought in.”

14 Entrepreneurs Explain The Effects of Technology on the Future of Business

Rescue.CEOBlogNation.com - February 10, 2019

It’s becoming increasingly important for businesses to leverage on technology especially in marketing.

Charm Speak the World — Say Hello to Voice Marketing

LinkedIn - January 28, 2019

Consumer experiences are changing drastically with voice technology. Professions which rely heavily on consumer interaction are inherently undergoing their own set of transformation.

The Master List of Apps Your Nonprofit Needs

WildApricot.com - December 11, 2018

When you have thousands of donors or supporters in your database, contacting each of them with info about your latest fundraiser or nonprofit event quickly becomes an onerous task — especially when you rely on phone calls and SMS messages as a big part of your outreach strategy.

No Creepy Project and Time Management Apps for Remote Workers

TMetric.com - December 7, 2018

If you need to send out your message to multiple numbers, there is no better way to do it than by using DialMyCalls. Besides texts, you can make phone calls and send emails. DialMyCalls is a web-based software so there is no software or hardware needed.

23 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

HearPreneur.com - November 16, 2018

“By being cheap, I knew we didn’t have much of a budget or anything to burn. So we tried to be as descriptive as possible with the name DialMyCalls, hoping people would be able to put two and two together quicker than a ‘fun’ name.” – David Batchelor, DialMyCalls President / Co-Founder

5 Tips For Writing SMS Marketing Campaigns

LyntonWeb.com - October 30, 2018

Not only are text messages quick and easy, but data also reports shockingly high open and engagement rates. Almost 100 percent of people open a text message, with the vast majority of messages being opened within two to three minutes of receiving them.

What are some of the most creative ways managers can keep employees engaged?

Wonolo.com - October 9, 2018

“No matter how you go about it, keeping your employees engaged while at work is going to ultimately make for a much better company culture and further ensure success in the long run.” – Timothy Smith, DialMyCalls Support / Media Manager

Best Communication Apps for Small Business Owners

Microsoft.com - October 5, 2018

Need to gently nudge your team to attend an upcoming all-hands meeting? Or, perhaps you want to remind your staff about this year’s annual holiday party? The DialMyCalls app (Android, iOS) lets you type or record and then digitally blast the message via a text or a voice message to a selected group of phone numbers at a desired date and time.

24 Entrepreneurs List Their Favorite Inspirational Business Books

Teach.CEOBlogNation.com - September 14, 2018

“Ask almost any successful business owner and you’ll find most of them have a voracious appetite for books. For me personally I try to read at least one new book every 2 weeks.” – David Batchelor, DialMyCalls President / Co-Founder

14 Ways To Delegate Work More Effectively And Get More Done

Fupping.com - August 15, 2018

It is important to create an internal structure when delegating tasks at your business. Set forth a strong hierarchy for your employees as far as the assignment of tasks go and be sure to utilize a management software such as JIRA to keep track of issue progression.

14 Ways to Recognize Employees at Year-End

Namely.com - December 7, 2017

This year, instead of buying gifts for the team, this company decided that giving back to the community would be the most rewarding gift. Each team member got to sponsor a local child who was in need of some holiday cheering up. The company paid for every employee to pick out presents for their sponsored child.

Experts Weigh In: How Are You Prepping for Small Business Saturday?

MyCorporation.com - November 21, 2017

“This is always one of our biggest sales of the year. We are both a small business and cater to small businesses so it’s the perfect occasion for us. Get started now by getting your promotion ironed out with who you’re going to target and what you’re going to offer.” – David Batchelor, DialMyCalls President / Co-Founder

Salary vs. Hourly Employees

Wonolo.com - November 13, 2017

“Ideally you could get your first few employees to work part-time or on an as-needed basis. Having a big payroll can be scary for a small company trying to make ends meet. Even better would be to hire people on piecemeal doing contract work as a 1099 until you have a more stable revenue stream in place.” – David Batchelor, DialMyCalls President / Co-Founder

Mac vs. PC: Business Owners Share Their Opinions

BusinessNewsDaily.com - November 9, 2017

“As a SaaS company, we have a big mix of people, from customer support to developers to graphic designers,” said David Batchelor, the president and co-founder of DialMyCalls. “So, for us, our best route was to let everyone work on whatever machine they were comfortable with.”

How to Reduce Expenses and Operating Costs

Wonolo.com - October 16, 2017

“As your business grows, the amount of money flowing out for various services and products your company uses will continue to grow. If left unchecked all these expenses can add up quickly, especially recurring billing plans. Its essential to set aside one day each quarter (or month is better if possible) to sit down and go through each expense and make sure you’re using it.” – David Batchelor, DialMyCalls President / Co-Founder

7 Ways To Take Advantage Of Local Social Media Marketing

SalesforceIQ.com - October 3, 2017

As DialMyCalls explains, “by narrowing the target you are actually broadening your chances of becoming visible to consumers who will actually use your services or buy your products.”

20 Entrepreneurs Reveal What They Would Attribute To Their Success

Rescue.CEOBlogNation.com - October 1, 2017

“Don’t see failure as a bad thing, learn from it and make yourself better. One thing most entrepreneurs share is they are stubborn and not willing to go down without a fight. You’re going to mess up a lot on your journey of building a successful business, which might mean other failed businesses and other major setbacks.” – David Batchelor, DialMyCalls President / Co-Founder

How Remote Companies Build Kick Ass Cultures

Hubstaff.com - September 22, 2017

DialMyCalls is great for text messaging one-on-one or an entire group. You can either choose to record a message to be sent or type it.

5 Lessons You Can Learn From Your Lame First Job Out of College

StudentLoanHero.com - July 5, 2017

Not everyone lands a job in their target field right after graduation. David Batchelor, co-founder of DialMyCalls, learned this the hard way. “My first job was working at the movie theater for $4 an hour,” Batchelor said.

Why Email Marketing and Social Media Go Hand in Hand

StaceyEBurke.com - July 5, 2017

If you aren’t sure where to begin in this process, there are integration apps that can streamline the efforts of combining email campaigns and your firm’s social media sites. Here are a few apps that directly integrate with MailChimp, for example, that make it easy for your email following to directly connect with your firm’s social media channels.

How to Hold More Efficient Marketing Meetings

SmartInsights.com - June 28, 2017

For starters, you’ll need apps that everyone in your company can use easily, with an intuitive interface and compatibility with practically any device. From there, you’ll need to prioritize features based on your unique company needs and goals. To get started with the process, DialMyCalls has a fantastic list of apps for internal communication that can help you generate ideas.

How to Improve Communication Within Your Technology Team

ISACA.org - June 12, 2017

Use the right tools and apps. In today’s business landscape, there’s no excuse for not using some of the numerous tools and resources you have at your disposal. From helpful tools like Slack and DialMyCalls to HipChat and Skype, there are many communication apps designed for the sole purpose of improving internal communications. Identify the ones that can positively impact your business, and proceed from there.

7 Must Have Apps for Teachers in 2017

Teach.com - May 24, 2017

This app [DialMyCalls] allows principals and teachers to send notifications, text messages and user alerts to thousands of people at once. This means that in case of an emergency in your school premises, the parents can be alerted at the click of a few buttons.