It’s already expensive to operate a small business. But it is that much more difficult to handle losses as they come. One way to minimize those losses is to focus on bolstering your knowledge to avoid some of the missteps business owners make when they are just starting out. Here are some tips to avoid…
When Oscar Wilde said, “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” he could have been referring to the highly competitive world of small business startups. Understanding your competitors, what they are doing, and where you can be better are all keys to making your business a success. There’s no point in learning things the hard…
According to Kellogg School of Management, “Proctor & Gamble executives estimate as many as 80 percent of new offerings don’t perform as well as expected.” This statistic proves that branding is not easy. However, it can help attract job applicants. What is Brand Management? Investopedia said,”Brand management is a function of marketing that use technology…
For every moment that you spend on something irrelevant, you could have used that same time to do something worthwhile. Time really is money, and it’s time to stop thinking of it as something that you have no control over. So if you’re interested in finding out how time-saving techniques can convert their benefits into…
Making and taking phone calls is a critical component of your business’ daily function. How these calls are handled can impact your brand’s perception for better or worse. Whether you are a manager, business owner, or receptionist, these tips are for you. Taking Calls Pick up between the 2nd and 3rd ring (The Elsmar Cove).…
Welcome to the Business Minute The best leaders understand that the he message is not about the messenger; it is however about meeting the needs and the expectations of those you’re communicating with. So then, how do you know which principles to draw from to allow your skills to mature? The answer is found when…
Welcome to the Business Minute for the Best Advice You Ever Had Today WE DISCUSS Feedback Part 1 Communicating is difficult enough within a culture where diversity of thought is challenging, let alone the challenge of a diversified work environment where culture and language is often at odds. Feedback is essential for comprehension and for…
Welcome to the Business Minute for the Best Advice You Ever Had Today we discuss Sales From the moment we are born and come into this world we involve ourselves in some sort of sales transaction, and is not always a give and take. Infants learn to manipulate their parents with the intent of getting…
Welcome to the Business Minute for the Best Advice You Ever Had Today we discuss Employee Engagement What does this term mean to you – more importantly how does employee engagement benefit your organization? When we think of employee engagement we must understand the relationship between the leader and the led. Your front line management…