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Is Flexibility Good for Your Small Business?
“Focus on your problem zones, your strength, your energy, your flexibility and all the rest. Maybe your chest is flabby or your hips or waist need toning. Also, you should change your program every 30 days. That’s the key.” ~ Jack LaLanne
Jack LaLanne was talking about fitness and health,…
5 Ways to Win on Price
It’s a scenario that’s all too familiar: You’re working to win business with a great new prospective client, and your sales prospecting courtship is off to a great start. But you’ve just started the whole discussion around price, and it’s starting to feel like the…
Why Branding Is a Luxury for Small Businesses
So many of my company’s clients want to brand themselves–to be known in a sea of competitors as the best. And while this is certainly possible, it takes deep pockets and lots of time — something most small businesses don’t have.
And so I say that branding is a luxury.
What I…
It’s About the Problem
Business comes from solving problems. Innovation comes from solving problems in style—meaning that companies like Apple, Google and 3M
solve a problem that others have not, will not or cannot solve; or
they solve it in a cutting-edge manner; or
their solution is more cost effective and/or more…
When Small Business Communication Goes Wrong
You’re in business for yourself and it’s supposed to mean freedom. But sometimes it feels like you traded one boss for hundreds of them, because in a way, you work for each client. Without a plan for how to handle this workload, it can be impossible at worst and overwhelming at best.
So what…
Is Your Corporation or LLC in Compliance?
Many small business owners recognize the benefits of incorporating or forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for their business. Among the advantages, limiting personal liability is key. That is, if your company happens to be sued, the company (and not you personally) is responsible for its…
Why Working Outside Your Home Can Save Your Business
You started your own business. You started it because you had a passion for what you were doing and a belief that you would be more successful on your own than working for someone else. But that was a few years ago. Or maybe it was only a couple of months. Either way, your passion, your excitement…
Better Business Bureau Offers Enhanced Business Review Listings
The Better Business Bureau has long been a reliable resource for reviews of businesses for consumers. Now BBB is taking a page from Google and Yelp by offering enhanced business reviews. Not only can customers post reviews, for better or worse, on a company’s profile, but the company can also…
Who Are You: Consultant, Freelancer or Entrepreneur?
As small business owners, one of our biggest strengths, especially when building teams, can be the ability to be clear. People can’t serve you if they don’t know what you want from them. Clarity is an ally and can seriously improve professional relationships.
Of course, the first…
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Don't Be Afraid Of Paying Big Commissions
Many business owners understand that paying salespeople (straight) commission is a great way to motivate and reward them equitably for… Read MorePopular Posts
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