Have you ever ordered a pizza from a company that wasn't one of the nationally franchised brands? You and probably millions of others have, correct? Perhaps you're wondering what, if anything, ordering pizza has to do with strategically growing your small business. Not to worry—you'll discover the connection in just a little bit. Have you or a family member ever had to call your local cable company for any type of service? You might have had to install a new service for the first time, … [Read more...]
On Growing Your Business: 3 Key Ways to Learn from Successful Entrepreneurs
People who say they have nothing left to learn are foolish, to say the least. Actually, the most successful businessmen and women understand that every day of their lives is a learning experience. They know that the only time they stop learning is when they pass on to another plane of existence. If you are looking to grow your business beyond its current capacity, perhaps you should look at what other successful entrepreneurs have done in the past. Doing so might mean finding a mentor … [Read more...]
Why Would I Want a Business Analysis?
You have heard the term "business analysis" or even "business analysts." Business analysis sounds important, but is it something that you need as a small business? You are not sure if you should add it to your list of worries or if it is just a fancy phrase to help the big companies sound official. Business analysis is actually a crucial aspect of any company. To some extent, as a small business owner, you have more likely than not already participated in the process, even if you … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Reassess Your Workplace Safety Procedures
When I was growing up, my dad would tell cautionary tales of ways people had been injured by doing an everyday activity around the house. He would remind me and my siblings about the dangers of falling down the stairs, electrocuting ourselves with a hair dryer, or leaning back too far in our chairs. His stories grew to be legendary in my family. We started teasing him about having a scary anecdote for any daily activity a person could do. The problem was, he wasn't being paranoid. … [Read more...]
9 Essentials to Becoming a Successful Business Leader
Being a great leader isn't a piece of cake. Experience plays a key role. According to successful entrepreneurs, “Experience makes a leader perfect.” While a leader's activities might be scrutinized when things aren't going well, it is his or her leadership traits that keep an organization strong and which shine through the worst of times. Such attributes are what employees look up to and respect. Admittedly, there are many qualities that people recognize as important to becoming a … [Read more...]
