Run and Grow
Is It Still Possible to Be Original?
Entrepreneurs and potential small business owners are faced with a difficult challenge in modern society: is it still possible to be entirely original with our thoughts and creations? Are we all just stealing, copying and…
6 Surprises That Can Shut Down Your Small Business
One moment you are running a successful business, and the next moment your company is shut down. It happens every day in this country. The following basic but overlooked events are the six most common…
3 Signs It Is Time to Grow
Growth is a funny thing. Too much too fast is not good, but not growing when the time is right is not a smart move either. Growth usually requires money on the front end, but…
10 Strategies to Minimize the Perils of a Startup
There is an old saying that good lawyers run away from risk, while good businessmen run towards risk. Entrepreneurs see “no risk” as meaning “no reward.” In reality, all risks are not the same. Many…
How Post-It Note Flowcharts Can Help Business Planning
Flowcharts are useful collaboration tools that are widely used in business. In the most basic terms, a flowchart is a diagram of the flow of a process or algorithm from start to finish. Essentially, each…
Does Your Business Need a Task Management System?
If you own a business that has experienced growth then you’re probably familiar with the difficulty of keeping track of all the important tasks that need to be carried out daily. As you grow, the…
4-Step Approach to Determining Emotional Drivers of Satisfaction and Loyalty
What makes a customer loyal? Is it the quality of your products? Competitive pricing? Is it customer service? This is a common question that many organizations struggle with, and unfortunately, there is no obvious answer…
Don’t Overlook This Secret Weapon for Connecting with Customers
Running a business is a constant struggle to provide customers and clients with the best products and services possible—and to effectively market your services, you have to know who you’re marketing to and how to…
What You Absolutely Should NEVER Outsource in Your Small Business
It’s so easy to outsource projects and tasks in your small business today that the possibilities seem endless. In fact, your small business can economically accomplish a lot of things that yesterday could only have…