Posts Tagged ‘Mistakes’
5 Things You Should Know When Starting a Business
Starting a business is not for everyone; in fact, some work a lifetime for a company and still live a happy life, while others have the mindset and skills they need in order to start their own business. If you are one of the many people who carries an entrepreneurial spirit and passion to run…
Read MoreDon’t End the Perfect Sale with Unreliable or Unsafe Delivery Methods
Internet shopping has taken the world by storm; a whole variety of products and services are now available for people all over the world to purchase at the click of a button. This is great news for retailers who can now offer their products to billions of people; digital marketing can enhance this further by…
Read MoreStart Small and Do This to Avoid New Startup Burnout
There are millions of small businesses out there. They all start with an idea. The problem is that sometimes these ideas are thin and the business owner expands and/or launches too quickly, spends way too much money right off the bat, and doesn’t focus on building a proper foundation. How do you take your new…
Read MoreThe Like Element
We’ve talked several times about the concept that no one buys anything until they know, like and trust the company who is doing the selling. If you aren’t on their radar screen, they can’t possibly know you exist. So marketing’s first job is to identify the right audience and put us in front of them…
Read MoreDo Your Customers Give You Chances When You Screw Up?
Everyone makes mistakes. It’s part of human nature. But what happens when your business or organization makes a boo-boo? Do your customers forgive you completely? Well, according to a new study by Blis, most U.S. customers are unforgiving when you screw up!! One point to note… the study entitled, Consumer Hierarchy of Needs, included consumers, not business customers, but who knows?…
Read MoreThe Worst Data Leakage of the Decade
One of the most damaging ordeals that any business can go through is data leakage. Not only do businesses lose the trust of their clients, but it’s also the same as getting a cut in a pool filled with sharks—it’s a signal that your business is vulnerable. The longer you take in patching the exploits,…
Read MoreHire a Consultant; Ignore the Advice
At one time or another, most all businesses use consultants to fill the gaps in knowledge or to provide guidance for management. Consultants are good in that you can sample their work with short projects, change to other consultants quickly, and stop using them when a project is completed. I have a partner in a…
Read MoreJob Interview Tips: What Not to Say in a Job Interview
Interviewing is hard. It’s even more difficult when you take into consideration different industry needs and types of questions that can be asked, as well as different answers each employer wants. In 2017, Seer brought on board 58 new hires, but we saw more than 2,000 applications come through the door. According to FitSmallBusiness, this wasn’t surprising. 42…
Read MoreCan Business Failure Damage Your Personal Finances?
This is a question often asked by entrepreneurs, and the short answer is maybe. The longer answer is that it depends on your circumstances and the type of finance you take out. If you’re a sole trader or member of a non-limited liability partnership, of course, then it’s an unequivocal yes—you are personally responsible for…
Read MoreCan Your Lawyer Destroy a Good Business Deal?
Over the years in business and as a member of over forty boards, I have received good advice from corporate attorneys and on occasion bad advice as well. There is a line that should be drawn in a relationship between corporate attorney and CEO or board. Attorneys are paid to protect the corporation, not to…
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