Organising a corporate function can be a stressful ordeal. In general, the 2 most challenging components are selecting a venue and sticking to a budget. For the "amateur" function planner, holding a function at a bar or nightclub is generally an easier option then a dedicated function hall.Here are a few reasons why a bar or nightclubs function room facilities is a good idea.1. Bar and nightclub venues generally cater to smaller groups, unlike...more
Before you order business checks online, there are a few decisions you need to make. Since you are purchasing financial forms for your business, you have to decide how they will fit into your overall business strategy.What I mean by this is that your documents are a reflection of your business. They reflect your professionalism, and so you want to make sure you choose the right ones for your business.Because certain types of documents perform...more
Who doesn't want to be successful in business? I don't know one person who wakes up and claims "I want to fail today". So why do many businesses or business systems fail? Whether you are an entrepreneur, an executive, a small business owner or an employee, there is a standard blueprint to business growth and success - 7 core strategies that are the foundation to every successful business.1. Bold ThinkingTo grow your business you need creative ideas. To create powerful ideas, you need to think boldly. Bold thinking is the art of reaching out of your comfort zone and developing solutions to do things quicker, faster and cheaper or to set yourself apart from your competition with a new product, new brand or a new process. For example, if you traditionally sell on a one to one basis, how can you sell to a group and maximize your time - a hair dresser who traditionally works with clients one at a time can host hair parties and do hair in groups. If you are in a transaction type of business, how can you reduce your transaction volume but increase your unit cost while maximizing your profits - how about increasing your fees? If you are in information marketing, how can you develop the...more
Copyright (c) 2010 Jim EdwardsI wrote my first article for The Virginia Gazette in 1998. Back then, the Web was a giant unknown. Over 12 years later, it's still a BIG mystery for most local business owners! With the advent of Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Google, Digg, and many additional sites, getting started with digital marketing seems...more
Developing a website that works and converting them into customers requires repeat visits. In other words it is not just about getting traffic. But giving them a reason to return to your website. You need to build a connection with your visitors. The following are some great online business ideas to do that.1. Set a regular time of your articles...more
Back in my Corporate and Federal Government days, I was all about excellence - reading all the latest business books and quickly gaining a reputation as the person you went to if you wanted results.It was a simpler time: do your job well, anticipate future requests and do them before management asked.The result? Jobs were created for me, offers made and raises received.As an entrepreneur, things are different.Doing a great job, in and of itself, is no longer enough.It's about the overall experience you provide:- What image does your business portray? Are you viewed as a viable business or as a "hobby business"?* Do you have a referral program in place?* Do you send gifts to your regular or top clients?* Are you consistent with your business policies or do you make decisions on the fly?* Do your clients know what to expect or is each contact with you a different experience?7 things you can - and should - implement in your business if you're looking for success and sustainability:1. Clear business policies. Put them in writing and share them with your clients: payment terms, "no shows" for calls, etc.2. A marketing plan - which marketing strategies do you want to consistently...more
Unrealistic expectations. Grow your business a little at a time, and you'll be on the steady path to success.7 Most Common Behaviors That Derail Your Import Export Business By: Gen Wright About the Author If you are looking to...more
Many business owners are still fearful of forming a joint venture. They have so much to attend to with their own business dealings, and certainly a joint venture success is never guaranteed.However, isn't business all about taking and controlling...more
Can you imagine that loan available to every borrower in less than 24 hours? If no then now this is possible due to 60 day payday loans. Basically these types of financial schemes are short term type of loans. But if you want cash for long time...more
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