Let's talk about 2 big business startup mistakes that are often made and what you as an entrepreneur can do to avoid them. Business Startup Mistake # 1 - Not Creating the Business SystemStarting a business throws up many opportunities and challenges on a daily basis. You are both head chef and chief bottle washer; creating the vision, devising your sales and marketing strategy, raising sufficient finance to fund the businesses growth etc. Now,...more
Many people were standing around a table discussing the great and dangerous of young people within the workplace. When a member of the group complained that his young workers weren't as productive as he needed and simply didn't seem to be in a position to "get it," I advised a method to guide these individuals through mutual understanding of mission and goals and serving to the younger workers learn as a method of engendering loyalty.I...more
In conclusion, if you're considering joining a network marketing MLM "opportunity" or beginning a home-based business, make sure you can invest your time on activities where you'll see a clear return; not on the menial labor the offering company isn't willing to do themselves. If you're already in an MLM and you find yourself doing this, I'll simply ask you to take an inventory of where you're investing your time, energy and out-of-pocket dollars, then calculate what your return on that investment has been. If things appear to be working for you (or if you enjoy the meditative work involved in stuffing envelopes, bags and boxes, etc.,) galvanize your resolve with the knowledge you're where you need to be. Resolve is the first thing you'll need to meet success in any business endeavor, including owning and operating the home-based business variety. Keeping fighting the good network marketing fight and ensure—whatever you do—you are doing your part to elevate the lives of all those you touch.10 Reasons a Home Based Business can be a Good Decision By: Matt Schoenherr About the Author Matt is the founder of Dreamscape Multimedia, a website design and marketing...more
Most start ups soon feel the need for extra money to expand, advertise, and generally reach a size where the return on investment is good. Once the initial investment corpus earmarked by the entrepreneur is used up, they turn their thoughts to small business loans. However, successfully applying for a small business loan is no easy task. Bankers...more
Obtaining small business loans is tricky unless you are well prepared. Whether you are applying for a loan from your local bank, credit union, or some other source, you need to do your homework first to ensure that your loan application is successful. Most banks and other creditors consider small business loans risky especially in the initial years...more
The amount of online marketing business tips available on the internet are in the thousands but the problem with many of these tips is that they are so general that they don't really give anyone much help at all. There are, however, 3 online home...more
The need to save money in your small business is imperative if such business will survive and thrive. There are lots of 'little holes' we unconsciously create in our pockets and these can also be created in the small business' pocket. Such little...more
In my work as a researcher, an author, and a management consultant, I often notice business people hurting their careers by acting on mistaken beliefs about how and where to learn world-class skills and to develop new knowledge. Most people persist...more
Small business start ups are always looking for ways to launch their businesses with low initial investments. Until the venture begins to profit, it is difficult to make a business case to spend money on expensive infrastructure. Phone systems are no...more
Personal wealth-building starts by realizing that you have to try and save substantial part of your earning so that you will still have standard living after retirement. As someone who is educated beyond high school, you have great chances of earning...more
Display Stands are representatives of space saving business expansion. Your small store can have extensions with various kinds of these display stands to help you with. They are representatives of modern business minded displays where a customer can...more