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5 Simple Ways to High Business Profits
Surviving in business has never been easy and in times like these, life for the small business in particular is really tough. To help here are my five simple ways to high business profits suggestions. I hope you find them useful.
Believe it or not, profitability in any market is predictable and with the right frame of mind and determination to succeed you can be successful under any conditions. I've used these methods myself in my own business and I'm still here...
1 - Get a Website
The internet has become the first point of call for researching a subject and the primary source of information for most adults. Proof! You're here, reading this article. The World Wide Web is your friend, not your enemy. Use this information highway to your advantage and to the advantage of your business. Building a website for your business has never been cheaper or easier. See how to get started here.
All the internet service providers I recommend provide online tutorials and wizards to get you started easily. With very little effort you can add pictures, videos and a shopping cart to your website. Just think of the almost FREE promotional opportunities available with your own website.
2 - Promote and Get Connected
There are literally hundreds of free ways to promote your business. Most towns have an annual parade and festivals and most encourage local businesses to participate. It doesn't have to be spectacular and cost the earth. Simple but novel and entertaining is all that's required. Give some candy or a trinket to the kids. Have a "guess the number of beans in the jar" contest.
Local business clubs, the local Chamber of Commerce, the local council are all sources that can be used to your advantage. Get connected with all of them.
Do something for the community such as giving business lectures in schools and colleges. Sponsor some local projects with schools, air cadet and scout groups.
3 - Use Newsletters and eZines
Another inexpensive way to build your business is by using newsletters and eZines. A newsletter or eZine has a far better chance of being read than an ad. This is because newsletters address the needs of your customers. They should be sent at regular intervals (quarterly at the very least) and help your customers solve a problem. Newsletters and eZines can be printed and/or sent via electronic mail. Read my article, Top 10 Reasons to Have an Ezine for more information.
4 - Form a Mastermind Group
A Mastermind group brings together like-minded people on a regular basis with one objective, to help each other succeed. Join or gather a small group of like minded people with the same ideals and aspirations to yours. Arrange to meet regularly, ideally about once a month, rotating breakfast, lunch or coffee between each others businesses. A mastermind group can bring new insights and ideas and lead you down paths you may never have dreamed of taking.
Mastermind groups were first defined by Napoleon Hill in his classic book, "Think and Grow Rich".
5 - Maximise Your Profits
Inventory control is a must in any business venture. Just in time management is a priority in this day and age. You obtain the good just before you sell them. No storage needed. Get a good system for inventory management so you can maintain the optimal level of stock, preferably zero. Minimum inventory means better cash flow, high stock levels mean you could have problems with cash flow.
