These 5 Elements Measure Your Real Power as a Business Leader
How does a small business owner increase his or her power? If you believe as some do that power is all about title, position, authority, control, and supremacy, you’ll be hard-pressed for an answer. Leaders in small businesses can give themselves any title or position they want. They have complete authority to do whatever they…
Read More4 Simple Ways to Develop Leadership in Your Team
As a small business owner, you have made your dream a reality. Part of that dream is finding the right team to help run your business. There’s a lot of value in being a mentor for your employees, and if you follow these tips, you’ll be able to foster a culture of excellence within your…
Read MoreMorning Success Routines That Will Transform Your Life
As humans we are meant to be creators and makers. It is in our DNA. One of the biggest challenges though is just starting. Beginning. Because things get in the way as the day progresses. These include distractions, overcoming negative emotions and other people’s demands on your time are just a few. Some people start…
Read MoreCould Marketing Be a Revenue Source?
Previously, I told you about the book, Killing Marketing, by Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose. Their premise is that marketing has evolved to the stage where it needs to be completely re-invented, and we need to think of our organization’s marketing departments as media companies, that is to say, as a revenue source. On the surface,…
Read More3 Keys to Success When Starting a New Food Business
Every year, the food industry sees an increasing number of new businesses enter the arena. The industry is in constant flux, and innovations within the industry are the backbone of this movement. However, while innovating and marking new territory is important, it is imperative to keep in mind and understand the tried and true principles…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Real Estate Business Official
The main job of a realtor is to bring real estate owners and buyers together, help negotiate the deal, and provide assistance until the transaction is complete. As a result, the realtor will receive a percentage of the deal, so you can understand the seductiveness of luxury properties. But, before you can manage anything like…
Read More7 Things Not to Do During an Audit
We get it. Tax audits can be nerve-racking, to say the least. And while there is a lot of information out there on what is appropriate to do, there isn’t much on what not to do. So allow us to outline some of the things you should never do during an IRS audit. 1. Do…
Read More7 Key Follow-Up Steps to Take Your Idea to a Business
In my experience with entrepreneurs, there seems to a wealth of self-proclaimed “idea people” who aspire to start businesses, but only a few who are willing and able to dig in and get the job done. All the great ideas in the world won’t make a business, if the ideas never get implemented. Only rare…
Read More5 Reasons Every Business Should Invest in Link Building
If you’re looking for a boost for your website, either in search rank or sales numbers, link building is going to be the strategy with the most potential by far. Link building is pretty much exactly what it sounds like—you convince other sites to create links pointing back to your own website, usually by giving…
Read MoreAre You Ready to Journey to the Cloud?
Cloud-savvy businesses are 2-3 times more likely to build a competitive advantage and can double their revenue growth from the cloud. At the same time cloud-based services can reduce your operating costs by as much as 20% or more. Are you ready to take your small business to the clouds? What the Cloud Can Do…
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