Every business should define its overall fundamental purpose. In this text, we are going to look at what a mission statement is, why it’s so important, and how to compose a great one for your business.
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In this article I give you 7 time-saving tips to help you grow your small business and make sure you are using your time as effectively as possible, enabling you to do what you do best.
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If you are aware of the importance of marketing your small business and want to know affordable ways to do so, then look no further. In this article, we will show you 20 ways you can show your great offers to the world, all while using cost-effective methods.
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In all aspects of life, it is important to set a goal, your intention, aspiration that guides and motivates you, even in the most difficult times. To achieve your goals, it is then necessary to learn how to set them properly and make them happen. SMART goal setting is a tried and tested methodology. This is how it works:
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Outsourcing has become an integral part of almost every small business operating today. More and more companies prefer handing out particular work, rather than doing it in house. Here is an in-depth guide to the many advantages, problems and tips on delegating work.
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Do you dream about starting and running your own company? In this post I dive deep to bring you the Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Own Business; from the idea, how to set up, run and operate your business, to key tips on planning and marketing.
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Do you know an e-commerce business that could do with some support right now? We are giving away one of our new e-commerce support packages to help a small business that needs support in these trying times.
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If you have set up your own business you may often suffer from impatience, wanting to get your name out there, wanting to grow your business.
Here are 5 great tips to help you set things up and bring you more business at low cost, before you start paying for pricey advertising campaigns.
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We are a few days into 2020 and, energised by the holiday break, at this time of year our thoughts often turn to resolutions and goals for the coming twelve months. How will you make 2020 count? Could it be the year you launch your business or side gig? Will you undertake the entrepreneurial journey?
“Are you being held back by a lack of time or money? By fear, indecision, or a feeling of being selfish or an imposter?”
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As we approach the end of the year many of you will be thinking whether 2020 will be the year you start a side gig or start your own business in earnest. In this post I interview Emily Woodhouse of Intrepid Magazine and we discuss business as a side gig, the motivation required, dealing with the biggest pain points, the importance of taking the first step, as well as plenty of good advice on starting your own business.
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Being a small business owner has many perks. It puts you in charge of your destiny, gives you freedom, and can be more rewarding than any career you might have imagined for yourself. But what a lot of business owners will also admit is that this can come at a cost – pressure, responsibility, long hours that can all contribute to a lack of self care and potential mental health problems.
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Do you remember the commercial Pepsi made ages ago where they tried to ridicule Coca Cola? A boy approaches a vending machine and inserts some coins. He then pulls out two Coca Cola cans, puts them on the ground and steps on both of them, so he can reach the Pepsi button.
He then takes his Pepsi can and leaves satisfied.
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It was the day your great business idea was born. You decided to do a little market research and it turned out to be pretty optimistic. You moved on to your finances; it looked promising. You would have to set some money aside, but all in all, you would have a solid backing there in a relatively short period of time. And as time goes by it’s getting harder and harder to shake off that overwhelming feeling you’ve reached a turning point in your life. You’re not just thinking about it, you’re actually doing it. You are starting your business.
Owning and running a business is a frightening thought for most people, especially when you consider how many problems you might face along the way.
Having the idea is often the easy bit. Starting and managing it successfully along the way is the hardest and scariest part. The first two years of your business are crucial and most small companies do not make it. Those brave enough to do it have to manage every aspect from employees, marketing, admin, accounts and, perhaps most importantly, making sure they don't miss out on any leads!
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