by Your business wants to make a profit. That’s every business’ end goal, once you look past all the marketing slogans about wanting to “help the customer” and offer an “innovative new service”. Of course, when it comes to making a profit and boosting sales, you need to really hone into the core of what…
by Pic Source What type of skills do you need to run a business effectively? According to experts, business leaders are often exactly they that. They tend to be leaders in their social group, capable of persuading people to their way of thinking without putting pressure on them. Instead, they persuade them based on the…
by You have created the perfect business and you believe that you are on the cusp of something big. However, you are not alone. Approximately 543,000 businesses are started each month by enthusiastic entrepreneurs, but only 50% of these businesses will survive for 5 years. The others crash and burn. It is crucial that you…
by Image Credit It doesn’t matter whether you sell custom-made t-shirts, bespoke artisan furniture or ball bearings, if you are raking up the sales, there is obviously a clear market for your product. You may be tempted to try your luck on the international stage and try to emulate the domestic success of your profit…
by How long has your business been on the market? If the answer to that question is a couple of years, then you are probably at least open to the possibility of shifting your business model around to ensure that you are getting the most interest from customers and clients. Or, perhaps that you are…
by The office building is like any other structure – it needs care and attention to stay functional and keep its occupants safe and protected from the outside weather conditions and pollutants. But besides the safety measures and regular maintenance, you also need to make sure that it looks presentable to your clients and leaves…
by Image Source It is possible to do all your own marketing, just as it’s possible to outsource it all. But neither strategy is recommended. A mix of DIY methods and professional help will ensure you save time and costs in the right areas. But which jobs should you outsource and which ones should you…
by You have a great small business idea, and you are excited to get started. You’ve waited for inspiration to strike and now you have the opportunity to quit the daunting every day 9 to 5 work routine and live out your dreams. Friends and colleagues support you, they may even be on board to…
by Picture Source Every small business dreams of one day expanding to reach the national or international market. You got into this game to make profit and reaching a wider audience is the most certain way to increase your profit potential. Of course, having the entrepreneurial desire to expand your business is only one half…
by File from flickr If customers are the most important part of a business, security is a close second. Hackers and thieves can bring a firm to its knees in a matter of seconds. From stealing information to pilfering assets, a burglar can take what a company needs most to survive. Of course, business owners…