Anyone who has ever started their own business will know hard it can be, with little or no cash coming in and with the business requiring so much of your time. However, there will usually come a day when you…
There are many ways you can grow your business, even in tough economic times. All it takes is to think outside the square of traditional methods to find innovative ways that are proven to work. Through the Bartercard exchange, you…
There’s a saying in business, and in life: Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. These five Ps are a reminder of the need for another very important P in business—Planning! So, why not start 2021 with a sound business plan for…
How often do you start a new year with all good intentions of defining your new year’s resolutions? All too often, business owners (and individuals) start the year off with many things they want to change, only to find things…
It would be fair to say that most people will be glad to see the end of 2020. Many businesses faced challenges that no one could have predicted this time last year. While some businesses will have closed because of…
Running a small business is a challenge in and of itself. While you have to think of ways to increase your business’s revenue, you must also develop customer retention techniques to ensure your customers stay with you. Between evolving customer…
Having a clearance sale at a physical shop has its benefits; it allows you to oversee business operations real-time and you can physically see customers going in and out to find their favourite products at a discounted price. However, if…
There are several keys to achieving growth in any business. Knowing your starting point, where you want your business to go, and how to measure and track your progress will certainly help you meet your goals. Whether you want to…
Automating aspects of your business can save you time and money while freeing up valuable resources, including your staff. Your business can operate independent of you and continue trading long after you’ve closed your door for the day. Simplifying and…
The art of upselling is one of the most effective tricks to increase sales. It’s a strategy used to convince customers to buy a better version of your product or service or make an additional purchase without planning to beforehand.…