Copywriting can be a profitable and rewarding career, and with the internet the way it is, it’s easier than ever to get started in the business. But before you spend time and money getting your business going, stop and consider whether you’re the right person for copywriting (and whether it’s the right career path for […]
The Importance of Tracking Expenses
If you’re running your own small business, you’ve probably thought of just about everything – products, marketing, along with about a thousand other things. However, one thing a lot of small business owners can overlook is their expenses. If you want to be successful in business, you can’t just keep track of how much money […]
Tips for Staying Motivated and Focused during Hard Times
Running a business can often be difficult – even at the best of times. When you’re experience hard times in your life, whether due to personal stresses or business stresses, times can get even tougher. Firstly, take comfort in the fact that nearly all entrepreneurs go through phases like this at some point or other. […]
Time Management Strategies
There are all kinds of devices and technologies around to help you save time. But the more things there are to save time, the more it seems like we don’t have enough. Everyone could use a little help getting more done, so here are a few tips on help you manage your time wisely and […]
The Diary as a Vital Organization Tool
Deciding to use a diary to help keep track of various business needs and assignments takes journaling to a whole new level. Not only will it help you by means of personal development – it can also be that breath of fresh air to your internet marketing or home-based business. You may not be able […]
How Technology-Savvy Small Businesses Will Succeed
The Internet has been a great leap for everyone, but most of all for businesses. Businesses small and large have found thousands of new avenues to find new customers and serve them better. This is great for those who know how to use all the new technologies, but those who don’t are being left behind. […]
Improving Team Performance through Team-Building Weekends
Are you losing productivity at work? Are your employees having trouble getting along or finishing projects collaboratively? If so, it might be a good idea to set up a team-building weekend. This can help motivate your team and get them out of a slump. The first thing you need to decide is where you will […]
Tactics to Build Positive Word-of-Mouth
Whether your business is online or offline or a mix of the two, building positive word-of-mouth is important to your success. By building a steady following of customers and clients your marketing will become much easier. You may even get to the point where all (or most) of your business comes from word-of-mouth recommendations alone. […]
SWOT Analysis and Why It Is Important to the Self-Employed Business
Starting your own business can be an exciting prospect, but it’s also something to be done with caution and care. A great way to get yourself thinking about this is to use SWOT analysis. This is a common analysis technique used by businesses and investors. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. To fully […]
Recipe for Success
There are very few people, if any, who long to be unsuccessful. You don’t just wake up in the morning and decide that you want to be mediocre. Most people long for more, but only a small few actually achieve the success they want. Just the same, successful people don’t just become that way by […]