Let’s face it, the economy is volatile. Whether it’s currently booming or busting, the state of the economy influences small and mid-sized businesses. Interest rates, technology shifts, stagnant wages, rent and lease rates and more influence the profitability and sustainability for business owners. The good news is that with a smart strategy and proactive view, your business can make [...]

While business owners are always looking for ways to increase sales, they often overlook  some very simple, yet effective cost savers that increase profit quickly while simultaneously increasing ongoing efficiency. Here are 7 house cleaning tips for business profits that will get you started for a more streamlined and profitable year for your business. 1. Sell off old stock [...]

So you’re ready to create or expand your business team. How do you make sure your ads attract the right people to create your dream team and move your business to the next level? These 17 steps for writing killer team recruitment ads will help you reach  – and engage – the very people you want to recruit. As [...]

If you are the leader of your business as an owner, CEO or member of upper management, great leadership should always be top of mind. Teams without it are like rudderless ships, primed for rebellion, mutiny, inertia and even running aground from lack of direction. You can keep your team (and your business) running smoothly and at top productive [...]

Thinking about planning for the new year? You are not alone. As 2018 winds down, smart business owners are already looking ahead to find ways they can ensure success in 2019. Here are some tips to get you started on the path to your best business year yet. 1. Remember the Why Before putting pen to paper with idea [...]

There are plenty of ways to increase revenue – new products, big ad campaigns, public relations events, etc. While these are all great approaches in the right circumstances, sometimes the overhead is more than your business can afford at that moment. Here are 3 ways to increase your revenue without increasing overhead. 1. Bundling products Most businesses sell more [...]

A key factor in determining the success of any business is the ability to plan. Many business owners get in a hurry to get up and running and end up chasing their tails, getting overwhelmed, or worse, going out of business. For real business results, planning begins at the end and works it’s way back to the present. Abraham [...]

Are you looking to maximize business leads? With all the competition for your marketing time and dollars, how do you determine the best ways to get those hot new leads you need for your business to reach the goals you have for it? Here are 5 tips to maximize business leads that will get you started on the right [...]

We all know that sales are the lifeblood of business. What’s even better? Customer loyalty, which results in repeat sales and great word of mouth in the marketplace. If your business isn’t using incentives to encourage your current customers to continue as your customers,  it’s time to look at how they could change your bottom line. Here are 3 proven ActionCOACH [...]