Not long ago, I was watching a golf tournament on television and saw something I had never really noticed before. The leader of the tournament had just hit a beautiful 330-yard drive down the middle of the fairway, and he was preparing to hit his approach shot to the green. As he stood there, discussing […]
How to Raise Your Kids to Be Entrepreneurs
The future is a place of uncertainty. By the time our own kids are adults, the jobs we count on today as secure careers may no longer exist. Additionally, some individuals are just not suited to being an employee. Some people are born with traits that are better suited to forging their path in the […]
7 Mobile Apps to Maintain Your Work-Life Balance
We all know the importance of a healthy work-life balance and also the fact that it is not so easy to achieve. Despite knowing the rules, enforcing them in our routines it really tough. And amidst all the crazy scheduling the only device that stays with you at most times is your smartphone. What if […]
25 Ways to Mine New Prospects for Your Small Business
We are all really in sales, no matter what we do. Selling has always been about communication and education. 21st century salesmanship leads with building the trust and respect of “who is selling” to us, rather than what they are selling. Respecting the intelligence of the consumer in the sales is an essential and smart […]
Weekend Checklist for Small Business Owners
With the long hours, frustrations of managing employees, payroll and the occasional setback, it’s hard enough being a small business owner – let alone an efficient one. With the many hats needed to be worn, it’s easy to miss something. With the advent of the Internet and search engines, you now also need to maintain […]
How to Handle Employee Training in Your Small Business
In a start-up, the issue of employee training either comes up very late or not at all as you are building the business. Development and learning takes the backseat as the focus is on attracting customers and developing your product or service. This is why startups usually go for skilled talent who are already trained, […]
As a Leader, Are You Ahead or Behind the Curve?
On September 22, 1842, twenty years prior to reading the Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln was challenged to a duel. Lincoln had written a blistering, attack type letter in the Illinois Sangamo Journal against James Shields, a democrat who had defeated Lincoln for the Senate seat a few years prior. Shields took the ridicule seriously and […]
Would CRM Software Benefit Your Small Business?
There are few arenas where small businesses have the upper hand over their larger counterparts. One area where they shine is in building and managing customer relationships. The friendly neighborhood restaurateur, or local shopkeeper, hold special places in the hearts of local customers. However, much like anything else, more and more customer relationships are becoming […]
How to Leverage Cross Selling In Your Small Business
Have you ever ordered something from Amazon and noticed other options in the “Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought” section? The general idea is that a person looking for a $120 smartphone may not readily buy a $520 phone, but will appreciate a combo deal on a screen guard, protector case and MicroSD card […]
How To Win Federal Government Contracts
Many small businesses often overlook, readily discard, or become immediately intimidated by federal contracting, but the federal government is one of our nation’s largest purchaser of goods and services. One of the biggest misconceptions is that it’s TOO hard to win a government contract. That’s not true. By failing to see the lucrative possibilities afforded […]
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