Whether you are in a service-based profession or you sell products and you’re trying to secure more high-volume clients, creating a solid proposal may be the difference between job feast and famine. And if you’re in a position like me, where your clients generally need you for only limited periods …
Strategizing Articles and Interviews (category)
The most successful business owners are always thinking ahead. If you are a new business owner, strategizing about mission statements, corporate culture and business plans are things you would be smart to address early on. More seasoned business owners can benefit from articles on everything from setting client expectations to creating a niche for your small business
Your Bottom Line is Not Your Client’s Problem
The number one misconception service providers and freelancers need to shake For new business owners, pricing presents one of the earliest and greatest challenges. For independently employed service providers, freelancers and consultants who do not sell a tangible product, the financial demands …
Maximizing Profits
Maximizing the profitability of your business starts with a well-developed, value based pricing strategy. This is done by creating, understanding and quantifying the value that your product brings to the market. While pricing is one of the four components of the marketing mix (product, promotion, …
7 Ways to Make Your Web Content More Persuasive
Your website is just one of many tools that you can use to promote your small business, turning potential clients into paying customers. While deciding what domain to use and what graphic designs will speak the loudest to your target market, one other important consideration you need to make is the …
Managing Complex Business Operations: An Interview with Julian Flores of GetOutfitted.com
Listen as Julian Flores, founder of GetOutfitted.com, an online ski and snowboard equipment rental business, is interviewed by Monday Morning Radio host Dean Rotbart. Julian discusses how business owners can manage complex operations in their businesses, while still maintaining excellent customer …
5 Guidelines to Raising Your Prices without Losing Customers
Stay in business long enough and you’re going to have to deal with raising your prices at some time or another. After all, if you don’t, your profits will be eaten up by your increased costs, which means that you’ll be making less even though your bills are likely higher than ever. While some …
