If I had $1.00 every time I heard someone say " I don't like change or, change makes me uncomfortable" I'd be a millionaire. Some people thrive on change ? they love it and even create more of it. Others view change with anxiety and resistance. So often, we don't... Read More
You've heard marketing and advertising gurus quip, "Sell the sizzle, not the steak." Advertising initiatives best reach their target audience with benefits and the "wow" effect, not the value or features of their product or service. This may work well to get customers in the door. But once they're in,... Read More
Contrary to popular belief, small businesses can survive a crazy economy by taking some proactive steps. Provide spectacular customer service -- every time. Have a friend or colleague visit your business and provide feedback from a customer's perspective. This person should be unknown by your staff and willing to provide... Read More
Buyers want both online and local information about where to buy Most small businesses are local in nature, serving people who live nearby. Their customers found them through traditional methods like the Yellow Pages or newspaper ads. So far, the Internet hasn't figured prominently in their marketing efforts. That's about... Read More
Search Engines account for almost 90% of all web traffic!In the Offline world its all about "location, location, location."Put your business were people crowd around and your set. Have your products ready and benefit the rewards.Online, small businesses fail to act on the fact that the fundamental reality of how... Read More
When you feel like you're always busy working on your business, but not getting where you want to go, it can be frustrating trying to figure out how to get your marketing on track. It can easily become a "not seeing the forest for the trees" feeling.Here are three big... Read More
In the book Women and Small Business author gives all the guidelines and tools need to start, operate and succeed in a business of their own. In the mentioned book she tried in the fist part to explain how has changed the role of women in the world along centuries.... Read More
If you discovered the bottom line in your business depended on the organization in your office, your reaction could range from complete composure to sheer terror. Organization certainly has an effect on your bottom line ? and just as significantly ? on your peace of mind. For the small business... Read More
There have been many great points raised on both sides of this discussion. In order to make a final decision, we must look at how the business world is moving and at the purchasing patterns of the consumers who will be utilizing your services.The Internet has changed the way people... Read More
No matter what kind of small business you have, you need read these "small business survival tips" which will help you to succeed. You may be in Internet business, traditional business, or you may be a local merchant with 150 employees; whichever, however or whatever--you've got to know how... Read More
|
|||||
|
|
|
Never underestimate the power of perception! Perception plays a major... Read More
The way you manage your money is one of the... Read More
Pity parties are nothing new. In fact, we do it... Read More
Having their own business is something many millions of people... Read More
So often small service businesses fail to exploit niches, which... Read More
In the heavy equipment cleaning business you can make good... Read More
You make the decision to go into business and for... Read More
What does it take to grow a business and run... Read More
So there I was ? sitting in the audience of... Read More
While I was hard at work last week, an everyday... Read More
A lot of business owners I've spoken with lately have... Read More
Send handwritten notes. That applies whether you're a guy or... Read More
When does your ego get in the way?Let's go back... Read More
Most doctors never distinguish the difference between customers and patients.... Read More
Every employee would like to earn as high a salary... Read More
We visited Lexus USA, home of the Lexus North America... Read More
Think of all of your business ideas as tiny seeds... Read More
Do you promote yourself as offering prompt, reliable and quality... Read More
To get approval for your small business loan application, you... Read More
One thing I have noticed in my travels to different... Read More
What is in an information plan?Before you even meet with... Read More
Ok, you have successfully accomplished your dream of being the... Read More
Many small business startups fail within the first 2 years... Read More
Many small companies work very hard to get new accounts.... Read More
1. TargetYou are not all things to all people. Decide... Read More
Self-cleaning glass has been talked about a lot, with such... Read More
What are the 5 best ways to gain new contacts?There... Read More
Many years ago, I had warned the carwash industry of... Read More
Q: Is the online world the best place to sell... Read More
Many self employed professionals find themselves overwhelmed, frustrated, and confused... Read More
Security Professionals provide the products and services necessary to create... Read More
Why Alliances FailWhen do you know an alliance is falling... Read More
Fuel prices these days are quite high and they take... Read More
We all know that a building has to have a... Read More
The Federal Trade Commission decided to sit down and revamp... Read More
It behooves every professional mobile auto detailer to stay up... Read More
You're a small business owner with a hot new product... Read More
You've come up with the best idea since sliced bread,... Read More
Disclosure laws in franchising are suppose to help the consumer.... Read More
Under the Securities Act of 1933, any offer to sell... Read More
As small business owners we're in business to make money... Read More
If you run a mobile car wash, mobile fleet washing... Read More
Here's why 'WHY' is such a profit-making marketing trigger."Stop taking... Read More
I was floored! I couldn't believe what they were saying!... Read More
One major issue not being addressed right now in the... Read More
Quality control in franchising companies is paramount and all franchising... Read More
Writing a business plan for your Solo Entrepreneur business doesn't... Read More
Many people ask how many graphs or charts they should... Read More
Setting priorities in your business? Your first job is to... Read More
The story is told of a tiger chasing some goats... Read More
Small Business |