Being a small business owner might be part of the American Dream, but promoting your business can sometimes be a nightmare. With small budgets, limited resources and an often narrow scope of business, getting your name out there can be a challenge. Consider adding promotional products to your advertising mix, along with the three marketing [...]
The simple answer to this one would be like any other business, but I know that isn’t what you need to hear. Of course you don’t want to fail, you don’t want to invest too much time and money into the business either until you are sure it will show some return. So here are [...]
Most people think spying on their competition only involves having a cuppa, typing names into Google, and all you do is sit back and wait for what comes up. There is more to it than that. The question is, how much more?
You will be surprised that after all the countless websites and countless hours surfing [...]
Quilting products have been widely accepted over the years. Many stay at home moms who are interested in setting up their home business have successfully turned their quilting passion into a profitable part time business.
What are the important factors that need to be considered before venturing into this business?
Market survey
If you are already passionate about [...]
“How do you propose to increase your income?” Ask any small business owner, you will receive thousand and one different answers on their plans or strategies to increase their income. And if you continue to ask, “Why do you think all these plans and strategies of your will increase your income?” You will receive another [...]
It’s a lonely life driving your SMB, especially in one of the toughest economic climates this century! I’ve noted below a few focused, insightful, and recession-relevant leadership ideas for your joy and edification. I hope they help.
1. Strategic direction – times are tough, staff are in [...]
Maybe you’ve just decided to start a new business out of the blue, or maybe a hobby of yours matured over the years to eventually earn you money. People come to you for your expertise, your support, or your handiwork and they’re paying you for it. Cash is easy to handle, but then you started [...]
What if you discovered how easy it is to sell your business if you have these components in place?
Here are 3 simple steps to get you started…
Step 1 – What is the income of your small business?
Step 2 – Do you have traffic and products that sell like crazy?
Step 3 – Now your business will [...]