In a small business, there are instances when owners keep employees because of their skills despite being annoying. Professionally speaking, they do a great job in terms of work performance. However, they are still irritating because of personal wrongdoings. How should you deal with such issues? Here are some suggestions. Moodiness can be dealt with… Read More…
A Business Owner’s Secret to a Successful Launch
Though we’re living in a fast-paced and technologically-advanced world, any startup business can benefit a lot from traditional understanding. Today, many startup businesses get advice from established entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, well-known gurus, and academics. An article from Inc got a little help from an old-school small business owner. He owns Park Avenue Art Gallery, Inc… Read More…
Building Your Confidence
A lot of business owners lack self-confidence that they end up sticking in a comfort zone, preventing their business from reaching their maximum potential. Self-confidence is very important so you’ll be able to grow your business into a larger enterprise. You can learn how to be more confident and start stepping out of your comfort… Read More…
Paralysis of Analysis in the Business
As a manager, CEO or business owner, you strive hard to improve your time management skills, block any distractions, trim your to-do lists, and maximize your team’s productivity. However, this requires you to be more cautious in every decision before implementing it. If you push it too hard or prepare for any incident that may… Read More…
How to Make Business Meetings More Productive
Most business meetings can sometimes become unproductive. They can be time-consuming and end up without resolutions reached. The crowded rooms and rambling opinions can be draining as well. It’s better for all the people present if meetings wee done in a fast and more focused manner. Business meetings can be fast, smooth, and more organized… Read More…
Alternative Funding for Small Businesses
Are you thinking of starting your own business? One of the things that might discourage you from starting your own business is the lack of funding. Banks are closing their doors on small businesses, but that should not discourage you. There are alternative ways of finding funding. According to an article from theguardian.com, “In fact,… Read More…
Coin Changes Could Cost Small Businesses
The United States Mint is considering making changes with the coins that are used in circulation. These changes are aimed at saving money. But small business owners are claiming that these changes can cost them a great deal of money. Small business, especially those that deal directly with coins, can be affected by any change… Read More…
Preparing for Business Growth
Business owners want their businesses to succeed long term and achieve financial freedom. But to succeed, you must prepare your business for growth even before that growth takes place. If you fail to prepare your business properly for growth, it’s a surefire way of reducing the chances of achieving business success. An article from Entrepreneur… Read More…
Asking for More Referrals to Endorse Your Business
A lot of businesses are too shy to ask for referrals from customers. However, these are very important if you want your business to survive. If you want your business to succeed, you must overcome your fear and make more referrals. For some business owners who lack confidence of their products or their services, it… Read More…
Technology Can Generate Jobs for Small Businesses
It has long been believed that technology can cause people to lose their jobs. Because of technology, fewer workers would be needed to perform certain tasks. But, what used to be a job-killer is now being seen in a different light. Experts now say that technology can help small businesses to generate more jobs. According… Read More…