When it comes down to the design of a business website, one of the biggest and most common mistakes that many designers and business owners often make is that they build it based on their specifications. When you design a website solely based on what you think is right, your customers do not necessarily share… Read More »
Networking Tips 17
In the last article on Business Networking, we talked about the importance of delivering a punchy and concise message. A good way to do that is to be clear on what you want to achieve and ask for it specifically. Here are some quick tips . . .
Get clear on your market
Don’t change your business every other day just for the latest whim – Get Clear on your Market. There is one sure way to confuse your customers and blow your costs sky high. And that is what happens when you are not clear on your market and you
Networking Tips 16
You’ve probably heard this before from motivational speakers and on Facebook posts . . . “Surround yourself with the right people.” And it applies in networking as much as any where. We moved to a new area about 18 months ago and I thought it would be a good idea to attend networking events in… Read More »
Establish a Routine
One of the keys to success is establishing a routine. In every job and every business, there are things that must get done. Some of these things must be done daily, some weekly, some monthly, and some annually. But none the less, they must get done. Here are some quick tips . . .
Who says email marketing doesn’t work?
Who says email marketing doesn’t work? “I’ve been getting your email marketing tips for a while now. I need some advice on my website, and if I was going to trust anybody, it would be you.” This was the greeting that I got when I picked up the phone earlier this week and . .… Read More »
Get leveraged with online software
The reality is that pretty much all software is going “online”, and the savvy business owners will get leveraged with online software. I was at a networking event where a bookkeeper was talking about the benefits of using online accounting software. “You no longer buy the software”, she said, “you just subscribe to use it… Read More »
Multiple Streams of Income needed
Multiple Streams of Income are needed in your business. The term Multiple Streams of Income is one that is bandied around in various arenas. What it really means though is Multiple Streams of . . .
Why do so many businesses go this way?
Why do so many businesses go this way? Most businesses start out as just an idea or a need to be fulfilled. And with a bit of luck and a lot of hard work they grow and prosper. But . . .
Does your business know who it is?
Does your business, (or organisation), know who it is? In other words, does your company, business or organisation have a clear identity? Lack of a clear identity is one of the leading causes of business failure at all levels of business because . . .
