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Welcome to our weekly blog on small business thoughts! Here we will discuss topics related to marketing/sales, planning, business financial understanding, and Human Resources. Each week we’ll cover a different topic and provide you with tips, advice, and resources to help you make the best decisions for your small business. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for years, our blog can provide you with the information you need to take your business to the next level. So let’s get started!
- A Comprehensive Look Into Crowdfunding For Business StartupsStarting a business can be an exciting and daunting task, especially when it comes to funding. Lately, I have been asked about an increasingly popular way for entrepreneurs to raise funds for their business startups. […]
- How To Measure Real Sales Success During Inflationary PeriodsIn recent years, many businesses have been reporting an increase in sales revenues. However, the truth of the matter is that this increase may not be as significant as it appears. The reason behind this […]
- Reducing The Risk Of New Product Failures: Vetting Your Idea Using Concept TestingIn today’s world, many new products and services fail when they follow the traditional method of development and introduction. This involves creating a business plan, pitching the plan to investors, launching the business, and starting […]
- Unlocking Business Growth: The Importance Of A Solid Customer Acquisition StrategyIn a previous post entitled “Calculating Your Customer Acquisition Cost: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Your CAC”, I discussed how to go calculate a customer acquisition cost (CAC). In this blog post, I want to […]
- Strategies For Self-Publishing Success: Hard Work And DedicationOver the years, I have heard a lot of things about self-publishing. I have mentored several authors and they all say it might be a gold mine but it requires a lot of work. Here […]
- Creating A Customer-Centric Experience: Understanding & Meeting Customer Expectations For Business SuccessIn the past I have written about the importance of a human resource (HR) philosophy that focuses on communication and expectation. This type of HR philosophy is centered around the relationship between the employer and […]
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