At times it may well seem like running a business is a 24-7 occupation. In that there are always numerous tasks to be done. However, one area of your business that may need additional attention is the customer retention side. Simply hoping that your customers will remain loyal to you……..is not a strategy. Having a [...]
Growing a business takes commitment, hard work and possibly an element of risk. In many cases it will require a change in mindset. That is to start working ‘on’ the business and not ‘in’ the business. This does not mean relinquishing control. In essence it means setting up policies, procedures and internal steps that will [...]
Falling sales, declining sales, reduced sales, slumped sales or decreasing sales. No matter which term you prefer to use the understanding remains the same. That is your business needs to sell more of its services or products in order to improve turnover and profitability. Without sales most business would cease to exist. The ongoing priority [...]
The British Chambers of Commerce has launched Business Network Online – a networking and trading portal that operates via local chambers of commerce. Businesses can receive tendering alerts, advertise online and meet new suppliers. Although chamber members have free access, non-members can have a three-month trial of the network. If you are a small business [...]
According to a recent report by 1&1 Internet Ltd a staggering 46% of the UKs small businesses still don’t have a website, in this day and age this is staggering! 530 small businesses were surveyed, 1&1 reported: The data suggests that such companies are misinformed over the true cost and time needed to build a [...]
Too many businesses cut their marketing spend in a time of recession, why? Well usually because it is seen as an easy expense to cut, but is it the right one to cut? I think I should point out that marketing is not the same as advertising. While ‘traditional’ advertising may not be producing results [...]
In 2009 WinWeb will celebrate it’s 15th anniversary by hosting a Business’09 Competition to win £10,000 or an equivalent currency value for small business owners or budding start up business entrepreneurs. All that is required is that you let WinWeb know what you would do with the money for your business. Would you start your [...]
The following link is to a recent article I have written for Nursery Industry, if you are in the nursery trade then I am sure you will already subscribe to what is the only UK trade publication, and if you don’t subscribe maybe you should? Article: So what if there is a recession …. [...]
This has to be the one thing every small business owner has in common, they want more business, they need more business, they can handle more business, just how do they go about finding it? Well, if this is you and your asking yourself how do you find it then you are half way there, [...]
Today I read a posting on Seth Godin’s blog, its about gimmicks, and how eventually some gimmicks actually become the norm for example free phone telephone numbers (toll free) and Sunday openings. Seth refers to a doctor who still practices traditional medicine, but has a practice for the 21st or 22nd Century. It got me [...]
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