Monthly Archives: February 2010
Creating a Memorable Tradeshow Or Event
Are you in charge of an event or tradeshow? Want your attendees to have more fun and provide you with great testimonies? Of course you do well the fastest way to learn anything or generate lasting memories is by creating … Continue reading
First-Time Owners Find Management Comes With Headaches
Wall Street Journal | Small Business By SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN – FEBRUARY 24, 2010 When Cameron Madill launched Synotac Design LLC in 2003, wiping away tears and giving pep talks wasn’t on his to-do list. But once he began hiring … Continue reading
6 “Must Have” Leadership Skills
Here’s the bottom line: if your in business you must be able to motivate, organize, and inspire others, there are certain skills that you need to make your organization successful. Here are 6 “Must Have” leadership skills. 1) Be able … Continue reading
Using the Power of Networking for Your Small Business
Networking is one of the most crucial skills any start-up entrepreneur must have. It is an effective and inexpensive way to grow your business by meeting the key people who could become your clients, suppliers and support systems. In fact, … Continue reading
Internal Hires, Referrals Were Most Hired in 2009
Wall Street Journal | By SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN Last year, employers filled more than half of job openings with existing employees, a new study to be released Friday shows. Internal transfers and promotions accounted for an average of 51% of … Continue reading
Vendors Can Help Financing
Strong relationships are vital in landing financing. That’s why some small business owners have found luck with a group they already know well—their vendors. Continue reading
Overcoming Fears in Business
“Your greatest obstacle to success is yourself, it’s fear of failure”. ~Bert Martinez Every new or struggling business owner wants to know how to manage their fears, particularly nowadays. Check out this list of easy ways to overcome your fears: … Continue reading
Three Best Ways to Improve Your Online Reputation
Great article in The Wall Street Journal | Small Business By RAYMUND FLANDEZ – These days, a great danger lurks just a few clicks away: the online review. By Googling your company’s name, anyone can read and track your business’s … Continue reading
5 Steps to Creating a Profitable Niche for Your Small Business
Niche opportunities is often the best approach for a small business. Success is easier to attain if the small business focuses on a specific and smaller area of its target market, discover 5 strategies to help you find your niche. Continue reading
Quick! Tell Us What KUTGW Means
he Wall Street Journal | By STEPHANIE RAPOSO, AUGUST 6, 2009, 6:42 P.M. ET Kate Washburn didn’t know what to make of the email a friend sent to her office with the abbreviation “NSFW” written at the bottom. Then she … Continue reading
Are you the victim?
Are you a victor or victim? I’m against being a victim cause victims sound weak. Sales can make anyone turn into a victim easily because sales people to overcome a lot crap. Victims are avoided after a while. Victims are … Continue reading
Kicking Your Butt
Kicking you own Ass. It’s one of my favorite scenes from a Jim Carey movie call Liar, Liar. Here’s the lesson If your harder on yourself, if you demand more from yourself than what is expected life becomes easier. Sales … Continue reading