Employees are human beings with human emotions and needs. One of those needs is to have a trust in one another. If they trust one another, they are more likely to be open with each other and work together towards common goals. Virtually all companies can see the value...
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Valuable Ways to Stretch a Small Marketing Budget
Entrepreneurs and small businesses tend to have small marketing budgets. Follow these tips for stretching your budget and making the most out of what you can afford. 1. Focus on your organic search results. Yes, Google Ads will help your company’s website show...
Changes in Online Shopping Habits Mean More Opportunities for Small Business Growth
Web-Based Purchasing Conversion Continuing changes in the shopping habits of online consumers has resulted in good news for internet-based retailers. US online shopping sales figures for 2014 were nearly $305 billion, with online sales growth estimates...
How To Avoid Hiring The Wrong Person
The right staff makes all the difference in the operation of any business. These are the people who day in and day out help the company run as it should. With this in mind, are you prepared to hire the right people and only the right people? Have you given it enough...
Preparing To Handle A Rapidly Growing Company
Many companies operate under a slow growth model where it takes a lot of time to get them up and running. This is not so for all of them though, and some actually have difficulty managing their growth because it is moving too rapidly. It may sound like a good problem...
Preparing For The Holiday Season As A Small Business
It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the holiday season is all fun for small businesses. Many believe that as consumption goes up around many of these holidays, all businesses enjoy the boom. That is not so for many small businesses that may actually be...
Ways to Save Your Small Business Money Today
Being financially savvy is an important trait for any entrepreneur dreaming of building the next big brand. And given today's economy, this ability has never been more important. However, a knack for money-saving isn't innate, but rather a skill learnt and refined...
Summer is Over, Time to Prepare for the Holiday Season
The holidays may still be a few weeks away, but it’s the perfect time of year to prep your business for the holiday season. The last thing you want to do is wait until the last minute! By planning now, you’ll know what type of capital you’ll need to get through the...
Why Customer Engagement is Critical for Small Businesses
According to a recent Gallup poll, customer service is an opportunity to create customer engagement. Keep in mind that Gallup found that only 15 percent of customers with problems are engaged with the company. Engaged customers aren’t just a reliable source of money,...