Posts Tagged ‘Mistakes’
Problem Employees Affect Your Credibility
Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are moving toward your goals. Beware when you have no problems. Then you’ve really got a problem… Problems are like landmarks of progress. ~Scott Alexander Recently, I was working with a business that was having problems…
Read More7 Big Myths of Content Marketing
Myths are woven into our DNA. We have heard about the Loch Ness Monster, the Yeti, dragons and other man made creations and legends that live more within the imagination than reality. But without those tales, the tapestry of our lives would be a little less. Who wants to take away the fairies, super heroes…
Read More6 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 reasons a business experiences a sudden shutdown. Air conditioning If your air conditioning system fails in the hot months, you…
Read MoreHow to Make Your First Year of Business Ownership Profitable
After working with your local FranNet consultant, you found the perfect business for your personal goals at last. Yet, while you have come a long way, there are still many obstacles to overcome ahead. It’s time to prepare for getting over the biggest hurdle of your new chapter: the first year. Hot Off The Press:…
Read MoreWhat 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 been achieved by a much larger company with significant resources. However, it’s wrong to think of your global outsourcing ability…
Read More6 Ways You Could Go Wrong with Your Mobile App Development
Today, mobile apps have become extremely popular, and these are taking the mobile experience to a great new level. If you are currently running a business or you have a terrific entrepreneurial idea and want to convert it into an app, then mobile application development is the right way forward. Related Article: What Should My…
Read More5 Most Common SEO Mistakes Made by Small Businesses
Small businesses need to have an SEO friendly website in order to stay competitive and profitable. An SEO optimized website will increase traffic, brand awareness and site usability. It also is very cost effective and will drastically increase your ROI. However, many small companies are unaware of how the following five common SEO mistakes can…
Read More4 Pitfalls Successful Startups Must Avoid
Starting up a company is inevitably going to be a stern challenge and a steep learning curve, whatever your goals are or what your role in the process happens to be. As well as a workable concept and a reliable strategy, startups usually need a fair helping of good luck along their way to success.…
Read More8 Ways an Investor Pitch Differs from a Product Pitch
When pitching to investors, entrepreneurs always seem to start with a customer pitch, then add a slide or two about the business. In reality, they need a separate pitch about the business, carrying over only a slide or two about the solution. Remember, investors are buying into the business, not the product. Investors are business…
Read MoreNo Blunders! Avoid These 5 Startup Mistakes
Why do startups fail? Is there a recipe for success for your new and exciting business venture? Unfortunately the answer is no. There is no way to guarantee success in your new business. While there may be recipes (or templates) you can use to help you on the path to success, it’s also useful to know…
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