You are well aware that running a business is time consuming, overwhelming and tiring at the best of times. You always imagined it would be like this, but you’re looking for a bit of light at the end of the tunnel right now. Whether work is slow and you need to give it a bit of a boost or you have lost a little enthusiasm along the way, there are so many methods you can use … [Read more...]
What To Do When Work Is Slow, or Income Is Low
There will be times when your work is slow, or your income is low. There can be all sorts of different reasons for this, but the point is that you will have time to fill, and you may want to fill it with something that allows you to make more money, or at least allows you to save money. That's when you get to start thinking about options. For example, if you're injured at … [Read more...]
How to Make Budgeting Fun
Many people balk at the idea of making a budget because they are considered bland and oppressive. However, they do not have to be. Everything depends on how you see it. Make Your Reasons Clear First, why do you need a budget? Apart from paying bills on time and clearing a debt, are you planning to buy a car? Are you saving up for that dream vacation? … [Read more...]
4 Reasons To Consult Legal Counsel Before Forming Your Company
The best part about launching a business today is you can submit most paperwork online. This includes the most important paperwork of all: filing to create your business entity, whether it’s an LLC, an S Corp, or a standard C Corp. The process is easy, but before you submit your documents, make sure you contact an attorney for the following reasons: 1. You Might … [Read more...]
You’re Probably Overlooking These 5 Business-Friendly Social Media and Directory Sites
You’re “on LinkedIn,” as they say. You’ve got a Facebook company page up and rocking. Your corporate Twitter is firing on all cylinders, hashtagging up a storm (on brand, always). What are you missing? Among other things, these five business-friendly social media and web directory sites whose audiences — captive or otherwise — don’t entirely overlap with the “Big Three” … [Read more...]
Placeit: Create the Perfect Logo for Your Business (Plus Many Other Designs!)
A logo should represent the original and distinctive imprint of your business. The process to create a perfect logo has precise rules, techniques and theories that combine art, aesthetics, invention, style, and marketing. This is why a logo, as well as a business card, is the synthesis of the company philosophy, the nature of the products and the distinctive style of a … [Read more...]
Succession Planning: What Principles May Go Wrong
About a decade ago, the U.S. seasonings firm McCormick & Co. won plaudits for executing a successful succession plan that had long been in the works. The CEO, who’d served in his role for more than a decade and had come to be associated quite closely with the firm’s brand, stepped aside with nary a hitch. Unfortunately, for every such “success” story, there’s a painful … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Startup Off the Ground
Successfully launching a startup is a challenging process that few aspiring entrepreneurs have accomplished on their first attempt. As a matter of fact, around 75% of startups never see the light of day. This can be owed to numerous factors, such as poor management or simply a bad business idea. But where most entrepreneurs tend to fall is right at the beginning. Whether it … [Read more...]
How to Manage Your Small Business’s Finances
Managing a small business’s finances can be a challenge for business owners, particularly those who have a specialized skill set or limited knowledge in bookkeeping. Regardless of what business you are in, managing your finances is essential for success. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to assist you in managing your small business’s finances to help you stay … [Read more...]
The Best Investment Advice For Small Businesses
Maybe you feel like your small business has done enough to take advantage of the new investment opportunities or maybe you feel like you could do more. Whatever the situation is, there really is nothing more exciting and rewarding than turning over a profit. What if you could take that profit and turn it into an even more rewarding adventure? Sure, there are always risks … [Read more...]