5 Powerful Ideas to Help Your Small Business Grow

November 15, 2015

drawing business growth

drawing business growth


Every small business owner dreams of growing his business to the scale of Wal-Mart or Amazon. The sad truth is that very few of them can make it that big. However, that should not stop you from pursuing your dream and growing your business to the point where you can enjoy comfortable life. The key is to understand your strengths and limitations and use them to your advantage. Based on our dialog with number of small business owners we have come up with five powerful ideas that can help your business grow.

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Does Small Business Saturday Really Matter?

November 14, 2015

Small BusinessSaturday
On Saturday, November 28th, communities across the nation will be celebrating Small Business Saturday. Falling immediately after Black Friday, and just two days before Cyber Monday, this annual observance has become an integral part of the holiday season’s retail surge.

But is it really important? Or is it just another silly marketing gimmick?

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Make a Big Leap with Commercial Property for Your Business

October 21, 2015

Commercial Property
For small business, big leaps mean the difference between propulsion and stagnation. No matter how stringent a bean counter you are, a business stuck in one place will inadvertently head for the financial gutter. Even the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry, as Steinbeck and Burns would agree – but without taking an occasional leap of faith your enterprise is bound to falter.

This isn’t an original viewpoint. In many ways, it’s the foundation upon which capitalism is built. So when you’re a small business, what are some of the bigger choices you’ll have to make?

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Sage Advice for UK Small Business Needs

October 20, 2015

Startup
In today’s economic climate, the world is fast moving, ever changing and incredibly demanding. You just need to be in the tube during rush hour to experience the rush of suits as they hurriedly make their way into the office or to their meetings for the day. The UK startup market is a saturated one with only 6% of startups and SME’s going onto become larger businesses. Managing Directors of small to medium sized businesses are expected to be on top of their company and their offerings in order to compete with the larger corporations.

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Infographic: How to Survive Organization Stress

October 19, 2015

Organization Stress
As you research MBA programs online, one thing you’ll find across the board is an emphasis on leadership. Learning how to become an effective manager is a core component of your journey in business school. Organizational stress is just one hurdle today’s managers experience. It can lead to profit loss, increased costs, employee burnout and more. Learn the ramifications of organizational stress and how you can avoid it altogether in our latest infographic:

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How Prevalent is Stealing in Small Business

October 13, 2015

Stealing
Whether as an aspiring entrepreneur or a long time small business owner, there are always going to be worries on your mind about how your company is performing, and of course, there are always going to be risks of building up your own successful business venture. One thing that is often overlooked, but can be a threat to your business is theft from within. Commonly known as shrinkage in the retail business employee theft and shoplifting is a big problem for small business owners.

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How to Succeed in Business by Improving Efficiency

October 13, 2015

Efficient employee

Efficient employee


Making your business more efficient should be an absolute priority for any entrepreneur. As anyone who has launched his own business knows there are hundred tasks waiting for your attention at any given time. Prioritizing them to ensure the most important ones get attention is a good start. However, even after that you need to be efficient at everything you do, else there is no way you will be able to manage the business, and have a life. When we talk about efficiency, it is a matter of making everything run more smoothly, with no waste. Time and money are both precious commodities and you can’t afford to lose either one. Fortunately these days it is easier than ever to find good advice about running a business efficiently.

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How to Get Ahead in Business with Simple Mind Techniques

October 3, 2015

Power and Influence
Who says only CEO has all the power to influence people? In any organizations even those at the bottom of the rung can exert considerable influence as long as you know the right people and have right techniques. Simple strategies can help you get others do whatever you want them to do without having them even realize it. No, these are not dark arks intended to harm someone, but are psychological methods you can use to your advantage.

Want to be more successful at work and life? Then here is what Steve Liefschultz suggests you do.

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4 Tips for Succeeding in Business

October 2, 2015

Business Success
Let’s face it! Starting and running a small business is inherently risky. Number of things could go wrong at any point – you may run out of cash, another large competitor could move in your space, customers may not like your new product. The list can go on and on. According to SBA show that only 50% of new businesses survive 5 years or more. And yet, every year large number of entrepreneurs jumps in to try their luck. You do not have to be one of those 50% businesses that fall in the failure category. With proper planning and execution you can succeed in building a lasting business. Here are just a few ways to increase your odds of securing fame and fortune in the business world.

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Safety on the Job – Importance of Small Business Safety Checklists

October 1, 2015

Safety
Running a small business can be an exciting venture as profits begin to grow and new employees are added to the payroll. However, one thing that many small business owners often overlook is that with growth come additional risks. Safety procedures for a handful of employees can be totally different than when there are twenty or thirty people milling about at their duties. From the front end where visitors and clients are received to shipping and receiving in the back end, there are safety procedures which should be in place in order to prevent an unfortunate accident.

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