Three days ago Volusion hosted its first ever recruitment mixer. Attendants were screened based on compatibility with current job postings and strength of resume. The result was a gathering of some of Austin’s brightest and most accomplished individuals.

Attendants got one-on-one time with managers and directors in their prospective departments, as well as the opportunity to meet other members of the Volusion team in a comfortable social setting.

The event conveyed the unique and relaxed Volusion culture in every aspect- from the wide spread availability of munchies, down to the monster themed interview tables (which matched the names of our conference rooms at our Texas location)! (more…)

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You see them on websites, billboards, infomercials, business cards, and pretty much every other place businesses are promoted. If you read the title of this blog you know that we’re talking about toll free numbers!

Many companies rely on toll free numbers to handle sales and support calls but should you? If you find yourself asking this question, here’s some information that may help!

Why Do It?

1. Sales
   Shoppers are much more likely to call into a toll free number than a long distance number. This means that adding a toll free number to your website is likely to attract a more calls from potential customers. Many small and medium size businesses that have implemented toll free number report that their sales increased dramatically after doing so.
2. Professionalism
   Having a toll free number makes your business look more professional. Instead of listing a local number and giving off a “ma-and-pa shop” type impression, your company will look like a large professional business.
3. Marketing
   Often times you can get a vanity toll free number that helps integrate with your marketing strategy- enhancing your brand image and creating something that sticks in consumers’ minds. For instance, say you are selling ink cartridges. Is it easier to remember 1-123-456-7890 or 1-800-INK-NOW1?*

Figure Out what’s Important to You:

There are a lot of toll free number providers out there, begging the question “which of these providers is right for me?”

Every company will have different needs, and there are a seemingly endless number of features to compare and contrast. To make things as easy as possible, these are some basic questions you should ask yourself that will help you decide which provider to use, and which plan to utilize: (more…)

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Every year, Inc. magazine releases their highly anticipated Inc. 500 list. The Inc. 500 is a veritable who’s who of America’s fastest growing privately held companies.

This year, Volusion was ranked No. 16 in the software category and No. 248 overall. Previous companies to rank have included: Microsoft, Zappos, Jamba Juice, Oracle and ProFlowers to name just a few!

Inc. magazine editor Jane Berentson was quoted as saying, “If you want to know which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500. These are the most dynamic, fast-growth companies in the nation, the ones finding innovative solutions to problems, creating smart systems, and inventing products we soon discover we can’t live without. The Inc. 500 list is Inc. magazine’s tribute to American business ingenuity and ambition.”

Volusion employees in the Texas office holding last year’s Inc 500 award

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our customers and employees for their support and loyalty, which have resulted in our strong showing in the list of the 500 hottest privately held companies in America!

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During this time of economic hardship it seems like we all know someone who is looking for a job- it might be a friend, a family member, or even you. While countless employers have been cutting back and laying employees off Volusion has continued to grow rapidly. This year alone we have hired about 30 new people in Austin, doubling the staff in our Texas office.

We’re Hiring!

If you’re looking for a job (or know a fellow Austinite that is looking for a job) at a dynamic and exciting company, look no further! At Volusion we’re seeking passionate individuals who are ready to do their part to help Volusion grow to new heights.

Our HR Director, Sandra Nguyen, said it best, “We’re a local company looking for Austin’s best talent.”

Our First Ever Mixer

On Monday August 24th Volusion will be hosting a mixer in Austin, TX for anyone interesting in joining the Volusion team at our Texas office.

Positions

We currently have nine posted positions ranging from entry-level sales consultant to director of business development. For a list of our posted positions please visit our careers page!

In addition to the positions you’ll find on our careers page we also have some positions that aren’t posted, so if you’re interested in getting more information about Volusion but don’t see exactly what you’re looking for go ahead and submit your resume anyways.

Resume Submission

Resumes can be submitted until 4:30pm CDT on August 24th but it’s better to submit yours early if you’re interested because we may end up having to cap the event if we get a large enough response. (more…)

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Mark and JoAnn Thompson sat down with us to discuss their online motorcycle accessory business. In April of 2007 they started www.CycleAccessoryStore.com with MyEbiz, selling everything needed to “Ride, Rock and Talk;” but less than a year later they had moved their store to Volusion. They shared with us some interesting information about their experiences switching ecommerce providers and utilizing all of the resources Volusion has to offer after making the move.

Volusion: So how did you get started in motorcycle accessories?
Thompsons: We had a bike we were trading in so we took the chrome accessories off to sell on eBay to make a little extra money towards our new bike, and once we put them up for auction the response was just overwhelming! So we thought “Wow there might be a business in this.” We did a lot of research to figure out exactly what we might want to sell (because the world of bike accessories can be endless) and then got started with our new business.

Volusion: So describe what you settled on; what exactly do you sell on www.CycleAccessoryStore.com?
Thompsons: We offer motorcycle accessories (primarily for cruisers).  We specialize in motorcycle audio communication and music. Our audio, stereos, and accessories are miles tested and rider assured.  For the Harley Baggers we offer Biketronics Stereo plug and play systems. We are also a major dealer for Kendon stand-up/fold-up motorcycle trailers. We have lifts for sport and dirt bikes, as well as lifts for cruisers and choppers. Our handlebar mounted sound systems blend perfectly into any motorcycle allowing riders to simply dock their MP3, iPod, or Satellite Radio receiver on their handlebar and add a personal soundtrack to their ride.  We have motorcycle audio systems (wired and Bluetooth) with helmet headsets, CB communication or rider and passenger intercom.

Volusion: You said you were originally with MyEbiz, why did you decide to leave?
Thompsons: It was okay to get started, but [MyEbiz] lacked all the bells and whistles that Volusion offers.  We enjoy the feature rich website by Volusion that includes wish lists, email a friend, promotional products on the home page and much more.  We quickly out grew MyEbiz and needed to go with a host and website that could handle the traffic.  After doing quite a bit of research on different hosts Volusion rose to the top and the references and write ups on Volusion were wonderful. It was a no-brainer. (more…)

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