Posts Tagged ‘Mistakes’
Handling Competition: Do’s and Don’ts
When you first started your business, you looked at your competitors with the eye of an upstart. But what do you do when a new competitor arises—and suddenly you are the old establishment? The new competitor is eyeing your customers, your employees, and your profits. You can’t afford to make a mistake.
Read More Focus on Your Top Priorities
It seems like there’s never enough time in the day to do all the things you want to do. In fact, sometimes it seems like there’s not even enough time to do all the things you need to do! Entrepreneurs must prioritize their most important tasks to create a strong foundation for the business.
Read More Social Media Myths
Social media can put your business in front of a lot of new people thanks to viral content—but it doesn’t happen automatically. With all the voices trying to be heard, it takes a smart plan to make it work. Many small businesses miss out on opportunities to go viral by buying into social media myths.
Read More Email Tips for Small Business
What’s the most effective way to use email marketing for your business? As more and more business deals go through email at one stage or another, your communication must contribute to the relationship. Here are 3 tips to close a deal over email.
Read More Red Flags to Avoid When Searching for Funding
Finding funding for your business is a long, involved process, but there are common “red flags” that underwriters monitor that impact your search. Here are some of the most common red flags underwriters will be looking for.
Read More Unforeseen Circumstances
How you handle changes and unforeseen circumstances is a critical factor in the success of your business. When you set out to tackle a project, do you put conditions on your efforts, or do you decide to do whatever it takes, for as long as it takes?
Read More Better Sales Methods
People are really just interested in two things. They might describe them a hundred different ways, but here is what they are interested in: How much does it cost, and what will it do for me? If you can answer those questions, you are on your way to a successful business.
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