When small and medium-sized companies join strategic networks of other firms operating in the same industry and within the same area, they do it to increase their innovative output and to compete effectively with larger corporations. Firms do it under the theory that networks are looking after their member firms’ interests, and that all the network participants stand to benefit … [Read more...]
We all strive for greatness, in one field or another, and it’s our responsibility as fellow human beings to lift each other up, empower each other, and pass on as much wisdom as we possibly can. There are some of us out there struggling to find something to be truly passionate about, something that makes us want to wake up in the morning energized and ecstatic about the day … [Read more...]
These days, it may seem like all business marketing is happening online and like all of it is tech-related. This isn’t really the case and there are still very useful and lucrative marketing techniques that are happening offline. Corporate events are probably the most beneficial and the most complex of all. An amazing business event can launch a business or a new product and … [Read more...]
You have landed a lunch meeting with potential business partners. Congratulations—this could be a major step forward for your company. Now you must concern yourself with impressing the people you meet so they will want to partner with you. Below are some of the steps you should follow to have a good experience at a lunch meeting with potential business partners. Come with a … [Read more...]
In the world of business, maintaining good manners and etiquette could be the deal clincher when it comes to securing new and lasting business opportunities and working relationships. A big etiquette mistake can have a detrimental impact and could lead to lost business. Of course we’re all prone to slip ups from time to time, but by being aware of the most common business … [Read more...]
Each holiday season, consumers are bombarded by ads from major brands, all vying to be the one chosen to finish off your holiday gift list. But these retailers have millions to spend, and our nation’s small business owners are finding it difficult to compete. Vistaprint recently surveyed 500 owners of main street small business owners nationwide to find out just how important … [Read more...]
Running a small business is no easy task. You’re constantly spinning plates, trying to develop and maintain a loyal customer base while still making money in the process. Luckily, 70 percent of small businesses last at least two years. To make sure your business is a part of this majority, here are a few steps you can take. Grow at the Right Rate Common sense says that the … [Read more...]
You have watched every episode of Shark Tank. You have read Mark Cuban's biography. You have opened your fair share of lemonade stands. Now, it is time for you to open your own business. Although everyone has his or her own opinion on the benefit of a college degree, here are five reasons how a college degree will help you run a successful business. College is What You Make … [Read more...]
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that anxiety affects roughly 40 million adult Americans, making it one of the most common mental issues in the U.S. Even worse, this feeling alone makes people three to five times more likely to seek medical attention, which makes finding ways to curb it critical to keeping you out of the doctor’s office. While a number … [Read more...]
Being a small business owner can sometimes be overwhelming. If you are the sole owner of a small business, with the success or failure of your small business depending primarily on you and the decisions you make, it can be helpful to have other small business owners you can bounce ideas off of, commiserate with, and maybe even network with. This camaraderie can happen in a … [Read more...]
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