“Chase the vision, not the money, the money will end up following you.” —Tony Hsieh, Zappos CEO There are many entrepreneurs in the market today. But only a few succeed and fewer achieve enormous success. Every successful entrepreneur is different. However, they all share some important traits which contribute in great measures to their eventual success. We look at some … Continue reading
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
“Don’t open a shop unless you like to smile.” – Chinese proverb A few decades back, small business owners interacted with people face to face. Today, SMB owners interact through email, mobile phones, online chat, Skype or FaceTime. Customers can like products, people, restaurants, photos and companies on social media platforms such as Facebook, Google Plus, Twitter or LinkedIn. Technology … 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
It seems like everywhere you look, your employees are toting around their own smartphones, tablets and laptops, and they’re using them at work whether you want them to or not. Fortinet found that 51 percent of workers ages 21 to 35 didn’t care about what the official device policy indicated and used their devices during working hours anyway. Instead of … 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
Many small businesses are so engrossed in dealing with the daily functions of their businesses that they don’t ever give a thought to income tax until the filing deadline begins to loom. It often results in last minute stress filled attempts to get the receipts and other relevant documents in order. This could be avoided if you include a year … Continue reading
Branding is done not only by the giant organizations but by small businesses too. Some companies do manage without investing in branding your business. But implementing the right kind of branding strategies will give your small business an edge over its competitors. We look at the concept of effective branding and the associated strategies. What does a brand signify? 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
