A satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all
Generating new business to grow your customer base is crucial for long term business success, but it’s also critical to take exceptional care of the customers you already have. Both of these areas of business management have challenges and opportunities. Here are seven ideas aimed…
5 Risks to face when you create a start up business
By Sreekanth Ravi for Entrepreneur. “Starting a business has never been more exciting. The startup economy is rich with opportunity, innovation and potential. But at the same time, it is also fraught with high-stakes risks. And while it may be scary to take that leap of faith,…
Is a Company the right business structure for you?
Choosing the correct business structure when you start out in business is very important for a number of reasons – not least that the wrong business structure may be costly to change later on. Often people assume that they need to form a company to…
Launching a new venture? Here’s how to beat the odds
By Clark Gilbert & Matthew Eyring for the Harvard Business Review “For nearly 20 years the case study used to introduce Harvard Business School’s Entrepreneurial Management course has been Howard Stevenson’s “R&R.” It looks at Bob Reiss, an entrepreneur who launches a venture in the board-game…
7 Life Lessons from My Entrepreneurship Journey
By John Rampton for Entrepreneur. Starting a business is tough and challenging on all fronts. Here’s some wisdom that may ease your load as you navigate new terrain. Entrepreneurship can be a tough and long journey for many people. Some get lucky and succeed the…
Sales skills that create lasting results in 2018
Marc Wayshak, sales strategist and bestselling author of “Game Plan Selling” (Breakthrough Success Publishing, 2012) and “Breaking All Barriers” (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012), spoke with Business News Daily and broke down the five keys to successful selling in today’s world based on his recent survey findings. He points…
Are you a natural born leader? Test your leadership talents.
Are you passionate about leadership? Or uncertain if you have that je ne c’est quoi for inspiring a team? Not everyone is born to lead, but with determination and learned skills, most people can develop and cultivate their leadership skills enough to do well in…
7 Steps for Business Growth – The Do’s and Don’ts!
Business growth is really exciting – you have a great product, you’re reaching the right people – but it’s crucial to have a sturdy business plan. Here’s a list of 7 things to check your performance against. Do: Research, Set goals, Get feedback, Target new…
Have you got your target audience in the cross-hairs?
Do you know who your target audience is? For most businesses, the answer is yes. Knowing who will buy your product or service is a key part of creating a business that thrives. “The more specific you can get [with your strategy], the easier it…
4 Tips on how to be an ethical business leader
There is an evident difference between a leader and a boss, and the way they make those below them feel. Do they abuse their power to intimidate workers, or do they lead by example? The latter is key to managing a healthy, happy team. “In…