Leverage is one massive key to successful business. And leveraging the skills and experiences of people who work with and for you is absolutely essential if you want to reach the dizzying heights of business success. It is also a skill that a lot of business owners lack. You may have started your business as the general dogsbody---learning how to do every little thing in … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Decide if an Alliance Will Work for You and Your Business
Being in business can be a lonely game, especially if it is just you in your pajamas, in front of your computer, trying to get your message out to the world. There are less solitary ways, you know. An alliance/joint venture/strategic partnership is one of them. Setting up alliances with other businesses that serve the same customers you do is a well-known strategy that … [Read more...]
6 Strengths to Cultivate as an Entrepreneur
Some successful entrepreneurs are born and others have simply learned how to exploit their strengths to their advantage. Whether you’re a natural or had to figure out how develop an entrepreneurial mindset, there are some key competencies that successful entrepreneurs have in common. Personal and professional development go hand in hand. Fortitude and … [Read more...]
Unstable Organizations Can’t Grow
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation." It has become a foundational theory in psychology in terms of optimizing the human experience. To recap the theory, human beings must work their way up the pyramid of needs. If their physiological and safety needs aren’t met, they can’t embark on … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Boost the Digital Presence of Your Business
Having a strong digital presence has never been so important for doing business as it is today. Why? Because, believe it or not, your customers---both the existing and prospective ones---expect to see you out there. You may think that your business is not the kind that needs an online presence, but the truth is there is no set convention guiding which businesses should or … [Read more...]
3 Must Do’s When Relocating Your Business
Moving and/or expanding your business can be very exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. You have to find new vendors, new resources, new contacts, etc. You have to update, transfer and cancel a myriad of things. The stress of setting up shop can be overwhelming, but it can also be avoided with a simple plan of action that is focused and maximizes your time and … [Read more...]
Why a Business Plan is a Waste Of Time
Anyone who has ever mentioned starting their own company has been told that they need to start with a solid business plan. These plans, we are taught by business sages who spend more time in the classroom than in the boardroom, are essential. They help investors see why your idea is sound, how it will make money, and why people will buy what you are selling. Are business … [Read more...]
Small Business Marketing Strategies to Compete with Big Brands
Sponsored by Visa Business: It's National Small Business Week, which means it's time to honor the many small business owners, including women business owners, around the United States who contribute to their communities and the economy every day. In 1963, the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) rolled out National Small Business Week, and to me, it's the perfect time … [Read more...]
Women on Business Ranks 14 in List of Top 98 Small Business Blogs
I'm happy to share the news that Women on Business is ranked 14th in a list of the top 98 small business blogs developed by Godot Media. The list is filled with links to many amazing blogs, so follow the link above and check it out. Some of my favorites are included in the list like Anita Campbell's Small Business Trends and Quicksprout from Neil Patel, and Tim Berry's blog … [Read more...]
Go Lean and Organize Your Small Business without Spending Big
Sponsored by Visa Business How much time do you and your employees spend wasting time each day? How much money does that wasted time and the wasted resources that go into all of that wasted time cost your small business each day? To organize your small business without spending big, you should go lean. What Does It Mean to Go Lean? In manufacturing, a lean operations … [Read more...]