Have you wondered why subscriptions as a business strategy have become so popular? It seems like a new idea that so many industries are using but do you know why it works so well? And do you have any idea why it might not always work? Read on and I will do my best to answer all your questions and more. Can you…
A pandemic is no excuse for giving up If you aren’t doing well with your business goals this year it is very tempting to declare that it isn’t your fault – it’s Covid 19’s fault and it is outside of your control. But of course that just isn’t true. Sure there hasn’t been a Pandemic for a century, but if you look around…
When it comes to increasing your profitability, there are only two parts of your business that have any impact – your revenue (or sales) and your expenses. But within these areas there are a number of improvements which you can make starting today. Start by checking your exact costs Whatever product or service you are selling (or hoping to sell) you need to…
Making mistakes in your business can be costly both in financial terms and in wasted use of time. Unfortunately it is easy to get caught up in the rush of everyday tasks and to overlook these errors that can gradually creep into your business habits. If you are making any of these mistakes it is relatively easy to put corrective measures in place…
To grow your business boosting your brand is vital but how are you going to do it – especially with the tiny marketing budget you have? The temptation is to compare your business to your competitors and hope that copying them will work. However, not only is that the slippery slope to being boring but also to being totally ignored by potential customers.…
When it comes to advice about starting a business why is it that no-one talks about the elephant in the room? The elephant called fear. We all experience fear in different ways and amounts before we start anything new including starting a business. So what are these fears and how can we overcome or handle them? Here’s the biggest one first – failure…
Are you concerned that you aren’t utilising your potential? Do you let your poor habits slow down your chance to grow your business or improve your life balance? These tips and techniques will help you to make some relatively easy changes to massively improve the way you utilise your potential in everything you do. So why would you want to make these changes?…
Would you like to get more customers now? Would you like your past customers to keep buying more from you and recommending you to others? Of course you would. Every business wants more opportunities to build a loyal customer base. So here are 5 ideas that really work and can be started today. Get to know your existing customers better To get more…
The top 10 small business books I am recommending you read. Sometimes it is hard to keep up with the latest ideas for small business and making time for reading books can be a bit of a struggle. The last thing you want to do is to make the time and then not get value for that time. That’s why I have put…
If you don’t know why business uniqueness is essential you might find this article 7 simple steps to ensure your business stands out useful to read first but if you get why you need business uniqueness but are finding it scary to sit by yourself and think of ways to create it; here’s 16 ideas which will help you kindle your creative flame.…