How to Buy a Business
Not knowing how to buy a business that is right for you could wipe you out financially. You are investing both money and time into a new business venture.
Tips for Choosing a Business Name
Don't worry if you seem to be stuck when it comes to choosing a business name. It's not unusual to have a hard time deciding how to name a business.
Is a Franchise for You?
A franchise business opportunity can be good alternative. They give you the benefit of a well thought out, tried and true business and ideas. They also have a great marketing plan and presence in place.
Looking to Buy a Business?
When looking to buy a business there are many alternatives available today. The many avenues can sometimes be confusing if this is your first time.
What is Your Market?
How big of a market is there for your service or product? How well is that market being served? How have you differentiated yourself from your competition?
The Ideal Customer
Did you ever think about who your ideal customer is? Every business has an ideal customer, though not many business owners think that through. Marketing is the lifeblood of every business.
Hiring the Right People
The best people to hire are those who have a combination of character, attitude, and skills. As we all know, it's hard to find anyone with that perfect mix.
Grow Your Business - Part 2
In my previous post we discussed the only four ways to grow a business. Remember what they were?
Grow Your Business!
During these difficult economic times many are just trying to hold on. Every difficulty and every problem is an opportunity if you pursue it.
Employees: Expect Success, Allow Failure!
A word of advice when dealing with employees: expect success, allow failure! If you allow employees the authority and responsibility to carry out many of the activities that are necessary…
Motivating Employees - Is It Possible?
Here is a quote from a short book that I am writing on the lost art of motivating employees:"The best people to hire are those who have a combination of character, attitude, and skills.
What's Your USP?
Think about what you sell, whether a product or a service. Tell me, what is it about the product or service that you sell that is truly unique and better than anyone else's?
Retirement Dollars Can Fund a Business
Did you ever want to go back in time and relive a part of your life? Change how you did or didn't do something? We've all had times in the past that we'd love to go back and change.
Looking For More Customers?
Remember the last time you received a referral and acquired a new customer? Referrals are great way to build new business in any economy.
How to Motivate Employees: Common Sense Solutions
Every small business needs an employee motivation plan. Let's face it, even as the owner of the business we struggle with motivation from time to time.
Avoiding Mistakes in Employee Motivation
Your employees are a big part of the success or failure of your business. Knowing how to motivate employees is a key to that success.
How to Conduct an Employee Performance Appraisal
Part of running any successful business is conducting an employee performance appraisals. These reviews benefit both the company…
Employee Retention
In today's marketplace employee retention is absolutely vital for success of a small business. The number of high quality employees seems to dwindle by the day.
Interviewing Employees: Finding the Best Candidate
When interviewing employees for jobs there are a few interview tips that are vital to remember. This article looks at how to interview candidates to get the very best employees.