When you’re on the outside looking in, franchises can look like a straight road to success, because hopping into the franchise boat means joining a business that has already proved itself to the market. However, what can you do to make sure that your franchise is among that happy 90% that succeed? Some important ingredients for your success are itemized here.
With a compelling website your business will easily stay ahead of the pack. Despite what you may think, you could easily pull off having the best website in your niche. Just follow the simple suggestions here to boost your website’s appeal with your customers—and watch your bottom line improve.
There’s nothing more defeating than spending weeks or months planning a business event only to have only a handful of people show up. Perhaps even more upsetting is hosting a record crowd and then getting nothing but negative feedback. Done well, free events are an effective way to connect with customers or win over prospects. But hosting an event just for the sake of having an event is a surefire way to get disappointing results for both you and your attendees. Want to be certain your next free event will be a winner? Here is the secret formula for success.
If your business is such that a company car is essential, or if you spend most of your working time on the road, the purchase of a company car might make a lot of sense. If you have decided that the purchase of a company vehicle is in your business’s best interests, you have a lot of things to consider before you make your move. You’ll find some important points to think about here as you make your decisions.
One of the most important skills the owner of any small business can acquire is that of being a good contract negotiator. There are some who like to think that they’re master negotiators, but their employee and client relationships prove otherwise. Even if you have a great track record with contract negotiations, though, almost everyone can improve their results in this area. If you want to be a better negotiator, make sure you follow these tips.
When it comes to marketing, the real estate industry is in a league of its own. There are some fundamental differences in the methodology of marketing for real estate as compared with most other industries. For example, in a typical business setting, you have to market the products or services that you provide. While this also rings true for real estate, you have the added weight of having to market yourself. If you’re just getting started, it may seem like a daunting task to have to prove to the world that you can do it. Here are some tips to implement in your overall strategy to help get yourself out there.
The renovation of old buildings is unique work, and it takes a unique mix of personality, tools, and skills to be successful at it. When you've got the right combination, it can make you a very good living. Here is an article on how to develop a business restoring old buildings!
The success of your business can be subject to factors you might not even be aware of. For instance, your business might be enjoying great success locally, and certainly you’re enjoying that success. You might even be considering expanding. However, have you ever stopped to consider that your business might do even better if you were to expand internationally?
Setting up or expanding your business can be a very daunting affair. A point often comes when you need to source help from outside. Financing is one such area. However, lack of funding should never be the reason you give up on your endeavors. Take a look at how to navigate this prickly challenge.
Your business had a beginning, which means it might always have a potential end. For many owners, unfortunately, that involves running out of money or otherwise going under.
Even if your business is a steady and thriving success, at some point you ought to determine what the “end point” might be, as well as how you’re going to get there. Companies generally don’t last forever, and those that do eventually have to change hands.
Not only will you need to plan for the future of your firm, you’ll need to plan for your own future as well—and the further you plan ahead, the better. Here are some areas of consideration.
Starting a blog to promote your business doesn’t have to be complex and costly. As a matter of fact, lots of people start their own blogs every day. The cost is minimal, and the entire process should only take you an hour or less.
Read on for a quick and easy guide to get you started.
Similar to the past years, the fastest growing franchise concepts continue to be restaurants, fitness centers and beauty salons. Could now be the time for you to follow your heart and find just the right opportunity? See our list.
What is bitcoin exactly, should I trust it and does my business need to accept it? Here is an article that explains the history of the bitcoin to better understand if your business will need to accept it now or into the future.
Have you been wanting to start our own lawn care business? Here is an article from Craig Daniel of Acer Lawn Care where he tells us the challenges he has faced and what it really takes to be a successful lawn care professional.
Once the holidays have past, you'll probably be ready for a winter break. Perhaps your online store will have hit or exceeded all of your sales targets for December. Or maybe your freelancing business will have kept you unusually busy all through the holidays. So once the festivities are behind you, pat yourself on the back, put your feet up, and enjoy some well-earned rest. While you're at it, allow yourself to indulge in some lazy online activities while the snow falls outside and the wind howls around the eaves.
Your seasonal business is a great opportunity to make extra money or boost your income for the rest of the year. Don't get caught up in the technical aspects like credit processing and office rentals, which will slow down your launch. Here are 3 Launch Tips to create the perfect seasonal business.
People are smart these days, and there is a reason why that is. Here is a business case example: When the world learned that a brick-and-mortar outfit was not going to be able to make it without a bit of e-commerce, websites sprung up and made history. But did the buck stop rolling there? Certainly not! A paradigm shift happened, and what we notice now is that most youngsters with the business itch have begun using their mobile phones to start a venture - some of them have become very successful too. If you want to be a successful mobile business entrepreneur, here are five businesses that you can start just by using your smartphone!
This is an excellent article on content marketing for your website. While it was written with medical practice organizations in mind, the tips apply to any type of business that has a website and is interested in attracting customers and building a strong lead marketing list.
The YouTube community accounts for two thirds of the premium online videos watched on devices by millennials. Despite this, only 9% of small businesses use the platform. For brands that use YouTube, it has become a lucrative advertising channel, bringing with it the opportunity to target specific groups and interests. Read More about using online video and YouTube to grow your business
Video is a terrific way for businesses of all sizes to engage with customers, from international giants to small startups.
