Technology is often an important determining factor when it comes to competing with other small and mid-sized businesses. If you have never considered how your company compares in terms of technology with your closest competitors, it’s essential to do so. According to a December 2018 report from Bredin Insight with 600 respondents, 58 percent of those with 19 or fewer employees stated they currently use…
When you work as a sales professional, it’s easy to think of customers as someone you just need to close a sale with. However, you should avoid that mindset if you hope to develop long-term relationships with customers that will return to you for multiple sales in the future. When you take the time to develop customer relationships, you’re building the core foundation of your…
Most human beings have a deep-seated need to win, especially when it comes to their career aspirations. However, as any manager knows, winning means different things to different people. To come up with a strategic plan for your organization, it’s imperative to meet with employees regularly and determine how each person defines winning in a business sense. As the manager, it’s your job to pull…
Without marketing, your small business will not continue to attract new customers and grow. You understand this and want to market your business, but you might also feel that you can’t afford it as a new small business owner. The good news is that your initial marketing efforts don’t need to break your budget to be effective. You just might be surprised at how far…
If you’re like most small business owners, you do everything you can to cut your expenses so you can enjoy a greater profit. You may also get so busy that you don’t have time to sit down and consider business cost-cutting measures. Now that we have flipped the calendar over to 2019, we encourage you to consider some of the following simple ways to reduce…
One of the most common reasons that small businesses fail within the first two to three years is that owners fail to set aside enough money for startup costs because they underestimate how much they will need. When you add this to the fact that it can take a while to turn a profit, it’s easy to see just how starting a small business can…
If your business brand is not performing well or you simply feel bored with it, you may assume that it’s time for a complete rebranding. While that may be true, sometimes the brand simply needs some refreshing. Below are some tips to help you pinpoint the problem areas so you can determine exactly how much change your brand really needs. Discover the Pros and Cons…
As an entrepreneur, has it ever felt like you’re just wired differently than other people? While your peers seem satisfied with their full-time job and even seem to revel in the security it brings, you long for something more. You may be an excellent employee but your heart just isn’t in it and you would prefer to be your own boss. The only problem is…
Customer success and customer support are two key services that businesses strive to provide. Although each has similar goals and employees use similar skills when helping customers, each typically requires a different approach. The purpose of a customer support team is to educate customers about how to use a product and troubleshoot any issues they encounter with it. Customer success teams work closely with existing…
Dealing with limited capital isn’t easy, but it’s a reality for many new and small businesses. When faced with this problem, you must cut costs, increase revenue, or both. However, it isn’t enough just to cut back on expenses in certain categories. You need to take a strategic approach to ensure that your reduced expenditures solve the problem of limited capital in a tangible and…
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