Entrepreneurs are a special kind of breed. In fact, there are traits that make one a good entrepreneur. If you’ve been considering opening your own business then you may want to read through this list to see if you have the right traits. The Kid You Were – What were you like as a child? Did you rely on getting … Continue reading
No matter what type of business you operate, you’ll be building relationships with one or more vendors. These vendors are very important to your business and when done right over time you build long-term relationships that you come to rely on, which is why it is so important that you understand how mindset plays into your dealings with vendors. Depending … Continue reading
The home business has become quite common in the last decade. For some you’d have to move mountains to get them to give up working of their home, but for other the distractions of family and shared space is just too much and the home business just isn’t working for them. There are several reasons why some entrepreneurs decide to … Continue reading
Some businesses are able to grow and prosper by outperforming their competition in a local niche market, or within a specific region. But the majority of businesses look to expand into new markets to grow their business and one of the most common ways of doing that is to expand geographically. If you decide you want to grow your business … Continue reading
A common mistake of some business owners is to not recognize the value there is in building a relationship with vendors. Some entrepreneurs believe their relationship with the vendor ends when they pay the invoice. Experts believe you are missing out on a valuable business strategy if you don’t turn good vendors into your business partners. These uncertain economic times … Continue reading
Over time, businesses grow and change. Part of that growth often involves entering into a new market. If you’ve decided to go from serving a local market to serving a global market, you’ll find yourself in amongst cutthroat competition. On the other hand, perhaps you’re just expanding into another city or state. Regardless, if you don’t know how to find … Continue reading
If you’ve been thinking about expanding your business into a new market you may be trying to decide whether to go abroad or stay domestic. This can be a complex decision with much to weigh out. Most companies would rather stay domestic if the market share is large enough. After all, it’s far less complicated and less costly to do … Continue reading
Today’s business environment is much different than in the past. The markets are highly competitive and the race to keep revenues up and costs down is something businesses of all sizes find themselves facing. Streamlining is one important way to keep costs down. Modern businesses looking to streamline should use modern thinking, and that should include the use of CRM … Continue reading
Are you thinking of starting an import export business? According to Import Export Professionals, these 8 tips are what you need to get started. 1. Many countries have set up Consulates and Embassies that have many tasks including promoting the exporting of goods. The Embassy website has lists of manufacturers and email links you can use to source. Consulates are … Continue reading
The internet is the most powerful tool any business today has at their fingertips, and yet it still remains under used. Those who recognize the potential that it offers are miles ahead of their competition. Not only is it an excellent tool for product and company promotion, it’s valuable when it comes to managing suppliers. You should be using B2B … Continue reading
