“Manage And Coach By Results…..”
I read an article about how to be a successful sales manager. One of the pieces of “insight” was to manage and coach by results versus micromanaging or counting activities. He goes on to say, “people will find their own path to the target…..” Well, yes, but… There are a lot of problems with the…
Read MoreFranchising IS Possible for Recent College Grads
Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be a far-off dream; you can start the journey sooner than you might think. Maybe you have always wanted to start your own business. Or maybe the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic situation threw your young career off its trajectory. Either way, owning a franchise could be an option for you…
Read MoreKeep Your Eyes on These 4 Essential Things
Many people’s dream is to become an entrepreneur and start their own business. While many try to achieve this dream, an awful lot eventually end up failing in the long term. Only 50 percent of small businesses survive to their fifth year. Knowing how to run a business doesn’t come naturally to most people. Instead,…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Direct Mail Isn’t Dead
Ever heard the saying direct mail is dead? Many people within the digital marketing industry consider this marketing channel to be dying in value when looking at their marketing strategy. But they are wrong! We are going to take a look into 5 key reasons why direct mail isn’t dead, and more importantly, why it…
Read More5 Steps to a Successful R&D Claim
It is undoubtedly the case that research and development (R&D) tax relief is something that many businesses overlook. A huge range of companies won’t even consider the possibility that they might be eligible for R&D tax credits because of a misunderstanding about what is meant by the term R&D. “Despite being launched all the way…
Read MoreFinancing with grants, not equity or debt
First, an example of grant-based financing I was chairman of a company that, for twelve years never took a dollar of outside investment. The company was funded entirely by grants from the National Institute of Health, amounting to millions of non-dilutive dollars in all. The company created a product that could be…
Read More5 Legal Documents You Absolutely Need for Starting a Small Business
Whatever may be the scope and scale of your startup, having the proper legal documents is critical. With the advice of a civil lawyer, make sure to get the mandatory federal and state permits according to the nature of the business you’re establishing. You must also get licenses and valid business identification tax numbers to…
Read More3 Tips for Keeping 2 Branches Well-Connected
Reaching the point in your business where you can have two separate offices or branches of the same company is an important milestone. However, you need to make sure that you are maintaining good levels of communication between these two branches, especially if you are then going to be handling similar or even the same…
Read MoreWhat’s Driving the Global Wine Business? Preservation
The global wine cooler market is expected to grow over 6% during the period 2020–2025. Since wine gets damaged when exposed to air, essential it be properly stored at a certain temperature. Enter wine-cooling devices and their growth business for forward-thinking entrepreneurs. The following aspects contribute to the growth of the wine cooling devices market:…
Read MoreWhy Traditional Mail Marketing Works Great for Branding
Traditional mail marketing is still popular and, more importantly, effective for a lot of businesses. It’s a cost-effective marketing method, and it doesn’t have a lot of competition. The main goal of envelopes is to deliver special messages and important invitations while sharing great emotion. That’s why they have to be authentic, attractive, and unique.…
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