Take These 4 Steps to Secure Your Small Business Loan the Right Way
Everyone needs capital to turn a great business idea into reality, and most startups secure their first outside financing by talking to friends or family. But at a certain level, your small, growing business needs to secure loans to expand operations and finance expenses. Despite the recent good economic growth in the United States, banks…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Domain for Your Business: How to Avoid Mistakes
Having a website is essential for business success. It opens you up to millions of potential customers and affords you the opportunity to operate and compete on a global scale. However, like everything else related to business, you’ll need the right information when embarking on any website project. From SEO factors to using the right…
Read MoreHow to Find the Perfect Niche for Your Product
People are always amazed when I tell them that my company, a manufacturer of marble window sills and thresholds, is successfully generating millions of dollars. “How did you do it?” they often ask. After completing my graduate studies in industrial engineering, I researched the luxury real estate market and the increasing demand in natural stone.…
Read More7 Guidelines to Assure 2-Way Customer Communication
Entrepreneurs and business executives seem to be even more focused on their technology than the rest of us, and less inclined to listen to the voice of the customer, even if they remember to ask. Real two-way conversations with real customers, including the all-important body language, are unheard-of these days. Being connected to the Internet…
Read MoreDon’t Procrastinate: Follow These 3 Simple Steps to Help Get Things Done
As an entrepreneur, time management has been one of the hardest challenges for me. When I first transitioned from working as a corporate employee to owning my own business, I thought, “Wow! I’ll be so productive now because I have a full eight hours every day to dedicate to my own company instead of someone else’s.” It…
Read MoreCombine Online with Personal Interaction for the Most Effective Networking
Networking has been an important skill for job seekers for years, but today’s business professionals are using networking for more than just getting a job. From scientist in need of funding and contractors looking for a new project, to artists and musicians developing a fan base, networking is an important strategy for the success of…
Read MoreGet Started in Public Speaking for Sales Leads
One of the best lead generation systems for direct sales professionals is to offer yourself as a free public speaker. There are literally hundreds of clubs, churches, schools and non-profit organizations near you that would love to have you come and speak to their group. There is nothing better than a system that generates an unlimited…
Read MoreThe Untapped Social Network with 10x the Potential of Twitter
Social networks have changed the way we communicate… But their use and relevance are constantly on the hop. I remember when the world was consumed by MySpace. If you didn’t have a MySpace page you were digitally irrelevant. Now there is a generation of teens and pre-teens who don’t even know what MySpace is. Then…
Read MoreBefore You Do Any Influencer Marketing, Check These Templates
For the many subscribers of Relevance, influencer marketing is a well-known, and perhaps, mature channel. Unfortunately, though, there’s still a significant swath of marketers still not leveraging influencers in their marketing mix. This is ill-advised, because studies show that for every one dollar invested, influencer marketing delivers six dollars of return. And for many marketers…
Read MoreThinking of Opening a Business in Europe? Spain Offers Appealing Opportunities
If you are interested in starting a business in a different country, you must be aware of the various challenges, requirements and advantages of each country. Due to its geographical position, demanding market, and favourable weather conditions, Spain remains one of the most attractive places to start a business. A common practice of starting business…
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