4 Things You Can Do to Prevent Failure
The number one reason why people fail is because they listen to their self imposed limitations and they decide not to take action towards their goals. It’s not because they don’t want to take action but they listen to what other people have told them in their past or their circle of influence.
Read More Animal Magnetism Pays Off in Franchising
No matter the season, weather or mood, pets provide unconditional love and apparently the same holds true if you own a pet related franchise. Businesses in this industry offer a steady income stream regardless of the economy.
Read More What’s the best way for my test-only smog station business to negotiate a deal with other auto repair shops?
Networking and cross-marketing with complementary (transmission, air conditioning, body shops, towing services, etc.) auto repair businesses and other parties in the industry can be very helpful in reaching more of your target market customers as a test-only smog station.
Read More Armed and Dangerous: 7 Common Marketing Myths
When you’re aware of the myths, you can look at marketing advice much more objectively and discard the stuff that doesn’t really help you succeed.
Read More Do You Know How Your Customer is Measured?
Metrics are important to knowing how we are doing in achieving our goals. Some of those metrics are critical in evaluating performance or to our compensation plans. Every sales person understands how they are measured and are driven to achieve their goals.
Read More Do You Have What It Takes to Be Your Own Boss?
A changing economy means businesses are also changing how they’re being run. Working as your own boss is becoming an increasingly more appealing option for both existing and aspiring business owners in 2014, but requires careful planning and self-management to be done properly.
Read More Zappos: A Business Model You Can Learn From
Zappos is known for shoes and a very liberal return policy, but I think every type of business can learn something from its unique corporate culture.
Read More Get the Most Out of Marketing with Your Small Business
To effectively market to your customers and potential customers, you need to know what will have the greatest impact. This is often achieved through data about your customers.
Read More How to Survive Your Startup…Financially
Every small business owner sets out hoping to make good money, but it doesn’t always go that way—especially in the beginning. So the question becomes: How can you survive while your business gets on its feet?
Read More Does Your Business Really Need Social Media?
Many businesses are lagging behind in adopting social media at their companies for a variety of reasons. There is no mistaking the fact that social media marketing has resulted in countless marketing successes, however, despite these figures some businesses want more evidence to prove the benefits of social media before expending the costs.
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