Starting a small business is easy. Making it successful is not. Small businesses have about a 50/50 chance of being around in 5 years. But after reading this article your chances will probably improve to about 90/10 in favor of long term existence. All you have to do is be determined and follow protocol.1. Business Plan: Having a business plan is a great way to make sure that you know what you want, and have a basic idea of how to reach it...more
No business can afford to rest on past performance. There must always be a Plan of Action for the future that will keep the business vibrant and growing. Customer memory is short and so, constant reinvention is the only way toward higher growth. Here are some guidelines that will help you expand your business.1.Location:If you are a new business, setting up shop in a central area might be beyond your means. Offering internet solutions to...more
While video and multimedia technologies are rapidly expanding, the Web remains a largely a text-oriented system. Text utilizes far less space than video or audio, and remains the go-to medium for the majority of the web's public content. This means that there is a lot of copy on the web, so a savvy copywriter should be on the lookout for any technique that will improve the material he puts forward.Tip 1 - Know YourselfThis piece of advice has been kicking around for several thousand years, and it has persisted for a reason - people make better decisions when they know their strengths and limits. If your writing lends itself to narrative structures, find ways to tell stories about the product, perhaps in the form of a testimonial or an interview. If you aren't capable of writing technical articles, don't try to bluff it. Tip 2 - Improve YourselfThe web changes, language changes, people change, products change... in short, everything changes. This is a good thing. Improvement and training are important changes that everyone must go through in some degree if they want to remain relevant. You may want to consider enrolling in a writing course, study new SEO and...more
If you are serious in having a goal oriented meeting you have to consider a lot of things first before you can do the actual planning of the meeting. Business meeting hotel UK is one important thing to consider in conducting goal oriented meeting. You have to always reconnect the meeting to the visions and missions of the company. By doing this you...more
IntroductionLet me start by "nailing my colours to the mast". I believe that effective teamwork is important in all business. In small-medium business it's essential by any standard. The fewer the number of people you have working for you, the more essential and valuable it is that they work together: teamwork. Here's how to develop your...more
The meeting is set, and there's a lot at stake. You're going to get one chance to effectively communicate the value of your project to the decision-maker. Take advantage of your opportunity by following these tips:1. Accept the waterIf you're asked at the beginning of the meeting, "Can I get you a glass of water?" say, "Yes. Thank you." You should always accept hospitalityit warms up the room and gets things off to a good start.2. Don't talk business too soonMost of the time, before you and the buyer "get down to business," there's the chance to make some small talk. You may feel like this is a waste of time, but having some small talk is a crucial opportunity, so don't miss it.Remember, business is personal. If you want the other person to listen to what you have to say and to contemplate working with you, it is essential that they like you and enjoy being with you. Therefore, take the time at the beginning of every meeting to build rapport.3. Access thoughts, feelings and experiencesWhen you are making small talk, use questions to invite the buyer to reveal thoughts, feelings and personal experiences. What are your thoughts on...more
Your resume must capture the reader's attention within the first 15 seconds or risk being lost in the reject pile. One key success factor for your resume is its readability, that is, how easily and quickly the reader can absorb your information...more
1. First things first. Create a budget.You can make better decisions if you know where your money is going. This would help you save money quite easily. At the beginning of every month, draw up a budget taking all your expenses into account. Take...more
"Starting a business is like building a ship and embarking on a voyage, armed with a plan, a map and a team. You will have to sail against storms, unpredictable weather and uncertainty. If your ship sinks, it's either you quit or...more
In today's marketplace, a small business almost certainly needs a presence on the World Wide Web. I say almost certainly because there are business verticals that may or may not benefit from a website – say a local coffee shop...more
10 Steps to Starting a Business By: Carol Ann Quibell About the Author Carol Ann Quibell is a Virtual Business Manager, freelance writer and ardent traveler and owner of Lorac Virtual Solutions. Visit her at...more
10 Steps for a Smooth Office or Business Move By: Mark Snyir About the Author Mark Snyir is a veteran mover with decades of experience. He understands the importance of planning and paying attention to the little details in...more