Did you know that according to research carried out by the social media experts at Socialnomics, a whopping 78% of consumers trust peer recommendations, i.e. customer comments and testimonials, whereas only 14% trust the messaging in an advertisement? With an overwhelming statistic like this, you can understand why so many online marketers are proficient at … Read more
A well-rounded growth strategy is one of the best investments you can make in your business. Companies with solid plans tend to be more successful than those without. Small businesses and startups are failing more often than ever, so it’s important to keep the odds in your favor. If you want to form a growth … Read more
Running a successful, rapidly growing business is one of the most exciting, liberating, and stressful things anyone can do. The few of us who have taken the plunge into the entrepreneurship world know that this life is anything but boring. As you run your business, there are many decisions you need to make every day … Read more
Feeling like you’re stuck in a rut? As a business owner, it’s easy to feel like you’re all alone. There’s so much pressure to meet your financial commitments. All this, coupled with a long to-do list and extra hours, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you feel unfulfilled, it’s easy to lose the motivation … Read more
Starting a business is easy, but running a successful business is an entirely different story. For instance, in the United States alone about 9% of businesses both new and old close every year. The failure rate of new businesses is relatively high, with about 50% failing within the first five years. That’s astonishing! However, this … Read more
The business world is a competitive one, and to succeed, you’ll need flexibility as well as organizational skills. Many start businesses thinking that they’ll make money right away, only to see that it’s more challenging than they expected. Avoid these pitfalls by following the tips listed below. Get Organized Organization is one of the keys … Read more
As a business owner, do you feel as if you’re on a treadmill and not making any real progress? Every entrepreneur dreams of big profits, but few know how to earn them. If you want to achieve success, here are a few ways to ensure that it happens. Improve Customer Service According to a recent … Read more
As a small business owner, you’re probably always looking for shortcuts to enable you to get more done in a day. Thankfully, with the proliferation of high-speed internet, there are ever more options and opportunities for you to get more done in less time through automation. 1) Zapier.com This amazing tool that uses IFTTT technology … Read more
Don’t get behind your business, get in front of it! Small business owners tend to wait until the 4th quarter to start preparing for the tax season, but at that time you have a very small window to complete the necessary tasks to end the tax year on a clean note. Here are some tips … Read more
You’ve heard it said, “people don’t know who you are, until they know who you are.” And that statement is profoundly true; especially for Business Owners. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked with entrepreneurs who say they just can’t find clients. When I ask them to tell me what they have done … Read more
