Creating a Simplified Business Plan

Posted by Apptivo Business Advisory Team

If you are planning to start a new business, you will need to create a business plan. Business plans can be extremely complex, but for most small businesses, this simplified business plan will be sufficient. Your business plan will answer many questions and besides yourself, lenders and investors will want to see your business plan. The order in which you … Continue reading


Finding the Right Price Point for Your Business

Posted by Apptivo Business Advisory Team

When it comes to business in order to sell your products or services two things must happen: 1.       There must be a demand for what you are offering 2.       It must be priced right so that the consumer chooses to buy that product If either of these elements is missing then there will be no sale and no revenue. But … Continue reading


How to Prepare Your Business for Sale

Posted by Apptivo Business Advisory Team

When a business owner decides to sell a business there are a number of steps that need to be completed to ensure a successful sale occurs. The sale of a business usually is not a sale of one asset. Instead, all the assets of the business are sold. Here are the steps you should consider when preparing your business for … Continue reading


The Business Vendor Relationship – The Importance of Mindset

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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


Building a Team for Business Success

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Anyone can build a team, but the difference between success and failure can be in building the right team. A team is made up of people who bring the necessary skills to the business. Don’t confuse the team with partners. The team is made up of employees, contractors, and sub-contractors, whereas partners are owners who are financially tied to the … Continue reading


5 Ways to Grow Sales Through Renewed Channels

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Many businesses focus on growing sales as a regular component to the actions of that business. However, in some cases, businesses get into a rut and use the same formulas over and over again to grow sales rather than stretching in new ways. If your business is growing slowly or has stopped finding success in its marketing methods, it may … Continue reading


The Critical Questions When Entering a New Market

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Before entering into a new market, it is a good idea to ask yourself what level of acceptability the market must offer to your business before you enter. Here are some questions and concerns to take into consideration before you make such a move with your business. In order to compete within that new market, what must your business offer? … Continue reading


Project Management for Miner Technologies Web Design Small Business Management | Apptivo Case Study

Posted by Todd Miner

Company Overview Miner Technologies Web Design is a web development firm that provides a variety of website solutions and IT services across North America. They offer affordable pricing and top-quality service to assist both individuals and small business looking to build a web-presence and/or improve their IT infrastructure. Problem Miner Technologies Web Design targets customers looking for a solution that … Continue reading


Is a Business Partner Right for You?

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When you start a business there can be a lot of challenges. But as the days go by you’ll find your skills grow and everything won’t be so overwhelming. Many new business owners choose to work with a business partner. Finding the right business partner can put the skills of two people together can lead to increased success. If you … Continue reading


Should you acquire a Small Business or Build from Scratch?

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Growing a business from start to success can be a long process. The business world is very fluid and constantly changing, putting new businesses at great risk of failure. This is why entrepreneurs might want to consider acquiring an existing business. By acquiring an existing business you eliminate some of the start-up headaches and uncertainties, especially those headaches related to … Continue reading