Business Growth Strategy
Keeping it Together: Task and Project Management Systems
As a small business owner, there always seems to be something next on your to-do list. Managing your tasks and projects effectively and efficiently is incredibly important to the success of any business. There are a multitude of task management strategies and software available to help you succeed. But, how do you know what is…
Read MoreProcess Documentation and How It Grows Your Business
If you’re like me, you’ve built a business on an idea of how you can do something you love and you can do it in your own way, different and better, to meet a need. This strategy is your secret sauce that sets you apart from the crowd and attracts clients and customers. But because…
Read MoreWhy We Think Strategy is the Most Important Thing
Children’s author Dr. Seuss taught us a lesson in tolerance with this famous quote. But the same goes for businesses. Even if your business is small, you probably still want to be taken seriously. An essential way to do so is to strategize and have written out goals and mile markers. It is that important. And…
Read MoreWhy It Matters Who You Work With
They say that patience is a virtue, but when your business suddenly needs to hire or you feel desperate for clients, can beggars be choosers? Even though times may feel tense, that doesn’t mean you should take any Joe Shmoe that walks in the door. You’re potentially going to be seeing this person frequently, passing…
Read MoreHow Do You Support Small Businesses?
How to support local small businesses throughout the year. Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday that is always held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, during one of the busiest shopping periods of the entire year. First invented by American Express as a nationwide advertising campaign on November 27th, 2010, this shopping holiday event…
Read MoreHaving an Iron-Clad NDA
The importance of having a non-disclosure agreement. As your business grows, you will continue developing and defining your “secret sauce” – the products, services, and processes that make you successful. Another benefit of a growing business is expanding your team. Whether hiring employees or collaborating with other businesses, you are likely to start working with…
Read MoreTrusting the Right Business Strategy
How to know who to trust We can’t do it alone. As business owners, we often need to rely on each other to accomplish our goals and see growth. The reason is simple: none of us are experts in everything. We need to know what we’re good at, and when it’s time to call in…
Read MoreDefining Your Target Market
Clearly defining your ideal client. So you own a business. You’ve come up with a brilliant idea you want to share with the world. That means you have a product or service you’re really good at making or providing, something you believe people will need or want. You have a foundational piece for building a…
Read MoreGetting active in – and activating – your community
How you can get the most out of the business communities you belong to “Community” is a buzzword currently making its way around in popularity. It’s a good word with a good message; it implies our innate desire to forge deep and meaningful relationships. But how does that translate to our professional lives? Is it…
Read MoreCreating a Successful Social Media Strategy Part 3: LinkedIn
How to maximize LinkedIn company pages for your business LinkedIn is a social media networking site every business professional should be on. LinkedIn was created for and focuses on allowing professionals to interact with and expand their network based on “connections” – the LinkedIn equivalent of “friends” or “followers.” Some people know about LinkedIn and…
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