6 Good Reasons to Start a Business
Do you hate your current boss/job and dream of answering to yourself only? Tough luck — owning a business might sound like an attractive option, but in reality you will probably get just as worn down by answering to clients as you do answering to “the man.” Do you long for fewer hours and more […]
5 Signs an Employee is Prepared to Grow With Your Organization
If you are striving to grow your business quickly, then you should know that promoting from within offers many benefits, including: A shorter learning curve, as your current employee will already know the ends and outs of the business. Similarly, you can be sure that the training and education investments you make in your workforce […]
Where Business Plans Fall Apart
A business plan is a bit of a paradox. On the one hand, it must account for problems, foresee challenges, and respond to potential difficulties. When the moment comes to confront the inevitable struggles that even successful businesses encounter, the plan you crafted will be your lifeline. At the same time, your business plan must […]
Are You Aware of Your Competition? Why You Should Know Them Inside and Out
Do you know your competitors? Like really know them beyond just a gripe session about how they’re messing with your customer base, or a woeful realization that their product or service is superior to yours? Knowing your competition inside and out should be a goal of any business owner. Understanding your competition, what they do […]
FREE WEBINAR: Developing a Market Strategy
As a business owner, you must be keenly aware of the market place you are entering into, the competition, and your own strengths and vulnerabilities. An effective market strategy will allow your company or organization to focus your resources on the best opportunities that will increase sales and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. To learn more […]