Few things fill most entrepreneurs with dread more than the business plan. Some of it is the stressful association with lenders and investors, but a lot of it is just that making a business plan is hard. … [Read more...] about How to Create a Business Plan in 5 Easy Steps
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How to Connect with Your Clients When Business is Slow
There’s no such thing as “downtime” when you run your own business -- but that doesn’t mean you’ll always have lots of work from clients. … [Read more...] about How to Connect with Your Clients When Business is Slow
How to Cut Your Workload in Half With This Simple Trick
As a business owner -- especially if you have a new or growing business, -- you probably put in 60, 70, even 80 hours a week or more. … [Read more...] about How to Cut Your Workload in Half With This Simple Trick
Which Marketing Methods Should I Gauge Traffic On?
If you're not keeping a close eye on your business’ marketing metrics, you’re not getting the most out of your marketing campaigns, period. Without measurement, not only will you … [Read more...] about Which Marketing Methods Should I Gauge Traffic On?
How to Start Coming Up With Great Ideas to Share
The most successful businesses are the ones with the innovative ideas. And not just one good innovative idea -- you, and your team, if you have one -- need to be coming up with innovative ideas on an ongoing basis. … [Read more...] about How to Start Coming Up With Great Ideas to Share
Use These Guidelines to Give Yourself a Weekly Business Checkup
Even if you think everything’s going fine with your business (and especially if you’re aware improvements need to be made), you need to give it regular checkups. … [Read more...] about Use These Guidelines to Give Yourself a Weekly Business Checkup
The Power of the Word No and How it Can Grow Your Business
When your business is just starting out (and sometimes even once you’ve established yourself), saying “no” can go against your every instinct. … [Read more...] about The Power of the Word No and How it Can Grow Your Business
How to Create Good Habits That Will Help You Be Successful
Everyone knows that to succeed as an entrepreneur takes dedication and focus. The problem with that recipe for success is that it’s exceedingly vague. … [Read more...] about How to Create Good Habits That Will Help You Be Successful
