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...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 scary. Yet, as prospects log onto the Internet to research local products and services,...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 delivery: people need to depend on you. Set an exact time and days when you deliver content. The more people are in the habit of seeing your articles the more they are in the habit of reading them and responding. Also Google begins to watch you in a more timely manner.2. Create a series: this can be delivered weekly or anytime you wish. you can make it weekly, bi weekly or even monthly. Some great online business ideas involve you writing about the single most important subject your readers want.3. Promote a weekly posts: that arrives on an exact day. Say "blank" Wednesdays etc. This builds expectations. Done correctly you will build your indexing when using keywords. The weekly posts would cover a subject like "Freelance Writing Fridays". Where every Friday a blogger would share detailed tips on building a freelance business.4. Create a...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...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 get started with an export import business, then you need look no further. For the best deals and...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 risks? If an entrepreneur can get past the initial fear of joint ventures, they may find that the benefits of a well-planned JV can add big profits and save time on their own business.Much has already been written about the benefits of JVs. However, there are so many that it's important to list more so that you get a clear picture of how a JV can improve your business. For your encouragement, here are seven more to consider:1. Free Advertising - A JV can provide you with free advertising and promotion. A simple joint venture agreement could allow you and your JV partner to cross market each other's products. You agree to promote his products in your store, while he does the same with your products. You may find that this type of free advertising reaches a new market base that you never expected.2. Learn New Skills - A joint venture will test your business acumen and abilities. You'll be required to share your expertise,...more
Writing an Ecommerce Business Plan can be a tough task. More importantly, writing a business plan that your intended audience wants to see is also a tough task. Doing a search online yields results from many experts in the...more
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The primary advantages that a company can gain by outsourcing its non-essential business functions include: keeping focus on the business's main activity, reduce cost and increase efficiency, reduce overhead expenses, control operations, have...more
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