Here’s a fact that every successful entrepreneur has learned one way or another over the years: It’s much easier to sell something to one of your existing customers than it is to sell to a brand-new one. There are all sorts of reasons for this, but basically it boils to down to one thing: trust. […]
Selling face-to-face might seem like the most terrifying thing on earth for the newbie door-to-door salesman. However, if you understand that face to face selling is nothing more than a numbers game, you’d find it easier to take things all in stride. Here is exactly how it works: if you go door to door, making cold […]
Big companies always outshine smaller startups for a lot of reasons. While the quality of their services and products might not be so distinct from the smaller ones, the impression a bigger brand gives consumers is that of confidence and assurance. When you’re starting your small business, you might be intimidated by the amount of […]
Small businesses account for 54% of all U.S. sales. But, making sure your company generates sales is no easy task. There is no one, sure-fire way to create strong sales at your business. There are many strategies to increase sales that you can use to grow your customer base. The way you generate sales will ultimately […]
What is BNI? The Business Network International is the world’s leading referral organization. In 2016 alone, BNI member referrals have generated $11.2 billion USD in revenue for our member businesses.The mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive and professional referral marketing program that enables them to develop meaningful, […]
The challenges of owning a business aren’t always about hiring employees or satisfying customers. Sometimes, the struggles are a little more personal. And usually, the end result is stress. Learning how to deal with stress may be as important to your long-term business success as learning how to make a profit. In fact, failing to manage […]
It sounds simple, but making sure your company has more money coming in than going out is one of the most important tasks of running and growing a business. Sometimes, however, it’s easier said than done. 1. Diversify revenue streams. First and foremost, try not to rely on only one source of revenue to drive […]
Being an entrepreneur requires a great deal of mental strength. For all the time executives spend concerned about physical strength and health, when it comes down to it, mental strength can mean even more. We can define mental strength by identifying the things mentally strong individuals don’t do. Here are a list of five things that mental […]
Franchising is a growing industry across the globe, and with the benefits it brings it is clear to see why more and more people are deciding to start their own business as part of a franchise, rather than go it alone. Franchising offers entrepreneurs the support, systems, experience, training, mentorship and proven business model of […]
For a lot of people, the pursuit of a healthy work/life balance seems like an impossible goal. With so many of us torn between juggling heavy workloads, managing relationships and family responsibilities, and squeezing in outside interests, it’s no surprise that more than one in four Americans describe themselves as “super stressed.” And that’s not balanced—or healthy. […]
By: Susan Gunelius Brand storytelling isn’t a new concept, but with the explosive growth of social media and content marketing, the opportunities to tell stories as part of direct and indirect brand marketing initiatives have become a strategic priority. Marketers have been telling brand stories for years through advertising, in-person brand experiences, and so on, […]
by Kristie Lorette The heart of your business success lies in its marketing. Most aspects of your business depend on successful marketing. The overall marketing umbrella covers advertising, public relations, promotions and sales. Marketing is a process by which a product or service is introduced and promoted to potential customers. Without marketing, your business may […]
By Marco Carbajo What does it take for a small business to achieve success? Whether you’re already in business, or preparing to start a business, it takes hard work, tenacity and drive to achieve a high level of success. Lori Greiner, star shark of ABC’s Shark Tank says, “Entrepreneurs are willing to work 80 hours a week to […]
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