If you want to own a successful small business it makes sense to develop good hiring strategies. A big part of this is knowing when it makes sense to hire additional staff. It’s a question you must get right because there is a lot at stake. If you delay hiring too long, you run the […]
Small Business Strategies
Owning your own business might be the key to your personal and financial freedom. But if you are already in business, are you running your shop to its full potential? If you are trying to become self-employed, where do you start? Which pitfalls must you avoid? You find all the information you need to find a business idea and launch your business - and keep it running smoothly once you open your doors.
(This category contains some of the most powerful tips on the entire blog. That’s because I love being an entrepreneur and love helping others who want to do the same. )
6 Ways to Motivate Employees
If you are a manager or small business owner you need to find ways to motivate employees. Let’s face it. The greatest asset you have is your staff. Indeed, your employees are your business. They are the people your clients see and talk to. They determine the service level. They make the difference between business […]
How To Write A Business Plan Yourself For Free
If you don’t know how to write a business plan you’ll know by the time you finish reading this post. And it’s an important topic. The first requirement to launch a new business is establishing a written plan. And not just new businesses need them either. A business plan needs to be in place (regardless […]
What is the Difference Between Profit and Revenue?
If you want to be a successful small business owner, be an important part of someone else’s business or just want to run a tighter ship at home, it’s critical that you understand the difference between profit and revenue. Many people, even sophisticated entrepreneurs, forget the distinction and as a result end up bankrupt. If […]
How to Find Investors For Your Business
One of the biggest hurdles for a business owner is how to find investors for his or her business. This is especially true if you are in the early stages of being in business for yourself. It often seems no one wants to take a chance on a new venture. But there are sources for […]
I Want to Start A Blog But Don’t Know How
In the last three days, two friends came to me with the same question,” I want to start a blog but don’t know how. Can you help me?” I gave my pals some general ideas and then sent them to my friend Bob Lotich’s website. You see, I asked Bob the same question several years […]