Does your business depend on personal selling for revenue? In a store front enterprise or mass-market/internet approach, you generally build your business through a pricing/quality service strategy or providing something unique in the marketplace. Customers come to your store or website because they already have an interest in what you are selling and then it […]
10 Best Productivity Apps for Small Business Owners
When you hang your shingle and open for business, you immediately take on at least 10 different roles. Often these roles demand your time all at once. Technology to the rescue! These 10 apps can help make you a lot more productive. Many of them are free, some charge a small fee or offer a […]
10 Mistakes People Make When Starting a Business
1. Spending too little. Naturally as a start-up you would expect to keep your costs to a minimum, yet being too frugal can actually prevent overall efficiency. Ensure the use is functional and essential; products are only worth investing in if they will directly benefit the productivity and efficiency of the business. 2. Letting optimism overrule […]
6 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Blog Posts
The Internet has opened up a whole new field of dreams for aspiring writers trying to make a personal connection with interested readers; only the “if you build it, they will come” mantra doesn’t necessarily apply on the blogging circuit. It goes without saying that to be a homerun blog post, your blog article must […]
How Small Businesses Leverage LinkedIn
There’s nothing better than a warm lead when you’re trying to sell something. One of the best places to generate warm leads is by using LinkedIn. 75% of all professionals in the U.S. have a LinkedIn profile. Even if you aren’t connected to someone, joining LinkedIn groups can help you connect with leads and business […]
How to Find the Right Manufacturer for Your Small Business
The biggest challenge business owners that invented a product face is finding a partner to manufacture their product. Most of the small business owners in my network use foreign manufacturers in China. Here are some tips on how to do your due diligence with potential manufacturers. The first advice I give is to look for […]
15 Things I’ve Learned in 15 Years in Business
I haven’t had a paycheck job in 15 years and as a small business owner for all that time, I have had the opportunity to learn quite a few lessons. Though some of them were more expensive than others, I still wouldn’t trade it for the world. I am grateful to be a small business […]
Who is on #SmallBizChat March 2014?
#SmallBizChat is a weekly conversation where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #SmallBizChat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Join me live every Wednesday, 8PM EST for #SmallBizChat on Twitter. Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and click here for directions on how to join […]
How to Have Better Communication Within Your Small Business
Guest Article Customer satisfaction is a leading reason why consumers choose to work or not to work with a business. Lack of respect or courtesy between your employee and customers can be detrimental to or even kill a sale. For the optimal customer experience, employers need to teach employees to implement compassionate communication. Respectful dialogue […]
5 Ways to Create Financial Resources to Start a Small Business
If you want to tell your boss to take this job and shove it in 2014 to start your dream business, you will need financial resources. It’s amazing how much courage you can have to draft your resignation letter when you have one year’s living expenses saved up. It takes on average 18-36 months for […]
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