Small Business Networking
Small business networking is absolutely critical to your business success. As a computer consultant you are in the professional services business. This industry is all about relationships and relationships are built through networking. You will need to make small business networking your priority for the first few months of operations. This is a process that […]
Helmets, Wearing One Could Save A Worker’s Life
Every year, mostly in the construction industry, workers are killed or injured as a result of a head injury. If a safety helmet is worn the chances of being seriously hurt are greatly reduced. Wearing one could save a workers life. Where there is a risk of falling objects from overhead head protection should be […]
Health and Safety-It Makes Good Cents
Health and Safety-It Makes Good Cents Data shows that small businesses that have health and safety procedures in place reduce their injury and illness costs by 20 percent and even up to 40 percent. Nearly 95 percent of business owners report that health and safety programs have a positive impact on the company’s bottom-line according […]
7 Tips to Starting a Successful Small Business
Getting a small business off the ground is challenging to say the least. Here are some tips which will prepare the ground for running a successful small business. Have Goals This is where it all starts – the foundation for success. Know exactly where you are heading. What will the business ‘look’ like in the […]
Cheaper is Not Always Better
I work for a large insurance firm in the northwest, in an office with over 500 other employees. Management recently decided to replace our existing phone system as the old system was no longer meeting our needs. I and my co-workers were under the impression that they were going to update the system, as in […]
Cost-Cutting Tips for the Small-Business Owner
One of the keys to running a successful small business or home office is learning to control costs. Even the smallest expenses can quickly add up and cut into profits, leaving you with a business that won’t move forward. Many small-business owners know where their money comes from, but are not as clear on where […]
5 Key Components Of A Small Business Acquisition Loan
Major Challenges To Securing A Business Acquisition Loan Qualifying for a small business acquisition loan can be quite an ordeal to say the least. If the business being sold is very profitable, the selling price will likely reflect a significant amount of goodwill which can be very difficult to finance. If the business being sold […]
Rules of Growth For Small Businesses
For years, I have tried to answer this one question: What do small businesses that achieve sustained growth do differently from those that do not grow? As a senior consultant for Inc. magazine, I speak to thousands of business owners each year. I’ve learned that there are no silver bullets or 17-point checklists that will […]
Money Making Ideas That Work
It is important when beginning a new business, especially when looking at online businesses, with many opportunities for inexperienced operators, that the information is easy to use, has proven strategies, has a step by step guide, is good value for money and offers a 100% money back guarantee. Without the right strategies and starting point, […]