For the business owners out there, not all news stories are bad – especially not this one. Attention small business owners, says the SBA: “help is coming” – well, some help is better than no help. While it may not be enough, President Barack Obama announced a plan to inject $15 billion into the small […]
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Many business owners will inevitably consider whether or not to invest their time and money into a website – some with more reservations than others. Mark Kolier offers six common myths that make small businesses apprehensive: 1. It cost tens of thousands of dollars to create a website. 2. I don’t have the staff to
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Before you run off looking for coaches, step back for a minute and think about what problem you’re trying to fix in your business. Coaches can play different roles, but not all coaches can play any one role. Here are some examples: 1) The Sounding Board Coach: Are you socially a bit isolate, don’t have
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We all enjoy a good story and as a business owner, stories from satisfied customers are priceless. Positive customer experiences, according to John Williams, are readily available to “any viable business on the planet” and they should be utilized. One of the best ways to increase business is to use customer testimonials to your advantage.
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In a recession, most business owners obsess about what’s wrong with their market, customers, company, and life. The natural inclination is to focus on your problems and how to make them go away. While this is certainly one approach, it must be balanced with the exact opposite — focusing on what’s still working. What part
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