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Executives Should Know When To Seek Outside Help
The efficient executive wastes little time or money trying to solve problems he/she is ill-equipped to deal with.
Need Capital? Have A Solid Business Plan
Business Advisor Larry Mandelberg orients business owners on the critical criteria to include in your business plan in order to be successful in obtaining loans.
Decisions Based On Emotion Are Bad For Business
A successful family business is possible with clear boundaries and well defined systems and structure. Formalize and document your processes and hold family and non-family staff to the same expectations.
Plan Well Before Adding Second Branch
Branching out and opening a second franchise or storefront presents exciting opportunities and requires specific considerations to be successful. Before that grand opening, take on board business consultant Larry Mandelberg’s experience and advice.
Build A Bridge To Span The Economic Pit
Today’s economy has given small business owners and managers a new reality: the loss of target clients and the need to reassess their business models to find new ones. It is either reassess and float or keep business as usual and drown.
Calendar’s Daily Quotes Offer Wisdom
Business owners and Managers, reflect positively on the past year and look forward to what you can accomplish in 2012.
Big Change Is Necessary To Ensure Your Survival
Stagnant and ailing businesses need to revamp their business models and stop waiting for the slow economic recovery ahead of us all.
Social Media Is Here To Stay; It’s Time To Jump In
Keep your business relevant and marketable by taking advantage of social media!
Efficiency Is Key To Success In A Recession
The top steps to efficiency in your business are outlined by business consultant and author Larry Mandelberg.
It Is Time To Update Your Strategic Plan
Business strategy creates purpose, instills the sense of need, provides direction and focus, and clearly helps you know what’s important.
Get Organized To Create More Time In Your Day
Many people are energized by the confusion and stress of impending deadlines, but over the long haul, you will not be able to use your limited time wisely if you work in an unorganized environment.
Recession Has Taken A Toll On Service
Customer service has been hit by the recession and still struggles to make a full come back. How can small businesses cope and encourage staff?
Why Do Customers Buy From You?
The mindset of a buyer is much different than that of a seller. The buyer tends to be focused on “what’s in it for me,” whereas the seller tends to focus on the technical aspects of “what we do”. Business needs to understand why customers buy from them so they can focus their marketing efforts on those emotions.
Focus on the Positive to Help Your Staff
Create a mindset in the work place that is encouraging and embraces change. Everyone in this tough economy is either having a hard time or is scared at losing it all. It is time for criticism to be more unusual and praise to be more common.
Blogging Is Inexpensive, Easy, Essential
Embrace social media tools for your business. Become an adviser in your field to increase your profile.
Stay Quiet, Listen To Make A Connection
Silence is a golden opportunity to learn more about your potential customers and clients. Listen and observe those you meet.
Partnering — The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Avoid the pitfalls of entering into a business partnership. A shared vision is crucial!
It’s Not Just Who You Know, But Who Knows You
Business development, advertising, marketing, and public relations are all about growing the number of people who know you and your business. Become a resource for information for your clients and industry to increase your profile.
Being Green Means More Green For You
The most common problem of being environmentally conscious is the cost; it’s expensive to be green. That’s obviously a true statement if you look at the short term. However, being green is by far the most profitable strategy for running your business and can lend itself to business opportunities.
