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
The average workplace is much more than a place to earn money. Workplaces are also social centers for employees to interact with one another as well as customers. Sadly, most workers spend a considerable amount of time socializing, surfing the web, and using their smartphone while on the clock. Some employees lack engagement with their work. Others struggle to be productive in … [Read more...]
Any good businessperson, in any future venture, tries to learn from their past mistakes. This is especially true if your online business has either struggled or simply could not get off the ground. Even when business owners have the strongest business plans and the best intentions, e-commerce sites can still fail. Here are some common reasons why e-commerce businesses do not … [Read more...]
Promoting your organization’s values won’t just make you attractive to customers, but your staff will want to remain with you too. As external customers have become more and more informed, promoting your Corporate Social Responsibility policy is of increasing importance. According to research from Cone in 2017, 76% of customers would refuse to buy from a company who … [Read more...]
While starting a business never seemed easier than it is today, the fact is that there are about 30.2 million small businesses operating in United States at this very moment. This means that the competition is tough regardless of the industry. Moreover, the concentration of these businesses is fairly uneven, which means that if you were to start a business in a major business … [Read more...]
Opening a second location can be a big commitment! There is so much that typically goes into it—finding the right location, hiring more staff, updating all of your marketing materials, and more—and if the new location doesn’t take off, it can be a huge waste of time and money. One Bay Area replacement window company was recently faced with this dilemma: they wanted to expand … [Read more...]
Most individuals these days usually delve into entrepreneurship after their college days. With the rise of a lot of small businesses, sole proprietors have to learn some of the basic tools of doing business, which usually bores down to knowing how to buy and sell. Often the holding period between when a business starts, or is acquired, until when it is sold or merged with … [Read more...]
While laws may be made with good intentions, the fact still remains that complying with them can be a real challenge for large businesses, let alone small ones. Yet, as the saying goes, “ignorance is no excuse”. To help small-business owners be better informed, the team at Fletcher Day has listed four legal traps into which small businesses could fall. “Free Software” There’s … [Read more...]
Memorable small business events don’t just happen. In fact, if you want people to remember your event, you have to put a lot of time and effort into it. On the other hand, mess it up and it could have terrible repercussions for your company. With that said, it’s obvious that you need to do everything you can to make your small business event a success. To help you, we came up … [Read more...]
When it comes to professional growth, finishing your degree is often not enough. You need to continue developing your skills and knowledge through continuing professional development (CPD) programs. Along with that, you might want to consider that you get your MBA online. It will help you improve your business operations and stay competent in your field. Acquiring an MBA degree … [Read more...]
Tips on how to sell online, or even what you should sell, are some of the most covered topics on the internet, and also among the most frequently asked questions. However, a straightforward answer to questions like these is never easy—there are so many variables when it comes to e-commerce. E-commerce is a tough businesses. Most people are discouraged at the first … [Read more...]
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