Two weeks from now the world will be ready to welcome 2014. Everyone including the entrepreneurs make it a practice to make a list of resolutions every New Year. A list of resolutions will help keep you focused in your area of work or activity. In fact it acts as a reminder to help you become a successful person. The … Continue reading
Photo credit: Maryland GovPics Interested in starting your own online business? I’ve gone through the process and thought I’d write about my experiences so you can benefit from the mistakes I made as well as the things I’ve done that have made the whole process easier. While it’s not easy and you’re not going to succeed overnight, it is possible … Continue reading
Time is money, an old adage holds very true for new and established business owners. Time is a valuable asset which cannot be leveraged by paying more. In today’s economy, it is very unstable and many business owners are forced to work long hours to keep their business afloat. Whether it’s a startup business or an established one, owners should … Continue reading
The year 2014 is around the corner. The small and medium business owners are busy trying to get their tax papers in place, analyzing the business performance, planning for the next year and the lists goes on. However, there are a few things every business owner has to do to take his business to the next level. Here is a … Continue reading
As a small business owner, acquiring and retaining customers is a major priority. However, many firms do not understand the importance and techniques of following-up in a business operation. Do you have an impressive number of leads but business does not materialize? This typical scenario repeats itself time and again. The cause is fairly simple – shortcomings in the follow-up … Continue reading
Customers are kings irrespective of the size of the business. Quality customer service is an integral part of all business. One should not take customers for granted, since they are the ones who make or break your business. Let’s take a hard look at the level of customer service offered by your firm. Remember customers are humans Customers are not … Continue reading
Small businesses are job and opportunity creators. In brief, they are the drivers of any economy. Supporting them is a necessity to boost any economy. Small business myths have to be busted to promote small businesses. Starting a small business requires hordes of money– Working in the evenings on the business and keeping the day job is an ideal solution … Continue reading
Market research provides a foundation to grow and enhance the performance of your small business. Whether you are tracking trends via social media or conducting research by focus groups. The benefits offered from market research are undeniable. While new technologies have made it easier for small businesses to utilize market research, they have also made it easier to get lost … Continue reading
As a small business owner, it is imperative that you get paid by your clients on time. In every business, there are always bills to be paid, salaries to be disbursed and other expenses. In an ideal world, all invoices are paid on time. However, in practice on many occasions, you will face delayed payments. Let’s take a look at … Continue reading
Cloud-storage is an ideal storage system for small businesses because of its cost-effectiveness and simplicity. Cloud data storage is necessary for all business sizes because data is securely stored in the cloud and can be accessed at any time, from anywhere. You’re saving on physical space by not having to install an expensive data server box as well as only … Continue reading
