Motivation Motivation is essential if you wish to succeed in pretty much anything you do. The issue, however, is precisely that: getting and, just as importantly, staying motivated. If you are trying to get in shape, write a book, complete a course or start a business, being motivated is key. How many New Year's Resolutions fail (often within days)? How many people are still working on their first book but haven't made it past Chapter 2? How many people joined a gym only to burn out within 3 weeks 05/12/2019
Motivation is essential if you wish to succeed in pretty much anything you do. The issue, however, is precisely that: getting and, just as importantly, staying motivated. If you are trying to get in shape, write a book, complete a course or start a business, being motivated is key. How many New Year's Resolutions fail (often within days)? How many people are still working on their first book but haven't made it past Chapter 2? How many people joined a gym only to burn out within 3 weeks
How to Capitalize on Your Epsilon Results Small business owners love Epsilon Your Business Evaluator. It is easy to use, provides useful information along with charts and graphs, and gives good tips on how to address problem areas, including 'hidden' issues that owners were previously unaware of. But, the questions often asked is: what's next? What do I do? Where do I go from here? Epsilon YBE is the first, and most important, step to set you on the Path to Profitability. It's hard to make progress and set goals if you don't know 04/03/2019
Small business owners love Epsilon Your Business Evaluator. It is easy to use, provides useful information along with charts and graphs, and gives good tips on how to address problem areas, including 'hidden' issues that owners were previously unaware of. But, the questions often asked is: what's next? What do I do? Where do I go from here? Epsilon YBE is the first, and most important, step to set you on the Path to Profitability. It's hard to make progress and set goals if you don't know
How important is having a good plan? Are business plans overrated? Are plans, especially for the small business owner, overrated? We hear about success stories and how many of these entrepreneurs not only did not have a business plan, they didn't even know where to begin! The had an idea, a product or service and simply marketed it. Most experienced setbacks, financial issues, and various frustrations, but they prevailed and eventually made it. There are always those that can rely on gut instinct, those that have a vision, 02/13/2019
Are business plans overrated? Are plans, especially for the small business owner, overrated? We hear about success stories and how many of these entrepreneurs not only did not have a business plan, they didn't even know where to begin! The had an idea, a product or service and simply marketed it. Most experienced setbacks, financial issues, and various frustrations, but they prevailed and eventually made it. There are always those that can rely on gut instinct, those that have a vision,
Know Your Competition How well do you know your competition? If you are like most small businesses, not very well. Sure, there's the one rival that's outbid you before, or the competition down the street, but for the most part, your competitors are the last thing on your mind. Better to focus on sales and delivery than to worry about possible competitive threats. Besides, you've been in business for a while and there hasn't been a problem before. Or has there? How do you know when sales aren't materializing 01/10/2019
How well do you know your competition? If you are like most small businesses, not very well. Sure, there's the one rival that's outbid you before, or the competition down the street, but for the most part, your competitors are the last thing on your mind. Better to focus on sales and delivery than to worry about possible competitive threats. Besides, you've been in business for a while and there hasn't been a problem before. Or has there? How do you know when sales aren't materializing
To Partner or Not To Partner Most businesses, especially smaller ones, will find themselves at some point considering a partnership with another person or business. The nature of the partnership may range from a one-time contractual agreement, to sharing resources and clients to merging existing businesses. But, in all cases, many factors must be considered. It's critical to know if the partnership makes sense, legal liabilities, roles and expectations and, in the event of disagreements, how to end the partnership as 01/09/2019
Most businesses, especially smaller ones, will find themselves at some point considering a partnership with another person or business. The nature of the partnership may range from a one-time contractual agreement, to sharing resources and clients to merging existing businesses. But, in all cases, many factors must be considered. It's critical to know if the partnership makes sense, legal liabilities, roles and expectations and, in the event of disagreements, how to end the partnership as
Tired, Frustrated and Overwhelmed? If you're feeling frustrated with your business, you're not alone. It's normal to feel overwhelmed. Small business owners work long hours and often for less pay when it's broken down by hour. Add in that there are few resources available, having to work multiple jobs - that is, wearing many hats - you are in charge of sales and marketing, operations, finance, bookkeeping, customer service, etc. and it's not hard to see why you're feeling overwhelmed. It's hard at the best of times running a 11/13/2018
If you're feeling frustrated with your business, you're not alone. It's normal to feel overwhelmed. Small business owners work long hours and often for less pay when it's broken down by hour. Add in that there are few resources available, having to work multiple jobs - that is, wearing many hats - you are in charge of sales and marketing, operations, finance, bookkeeping, customer service, etc. and it's not hard to see why you're feeling overwhelmed. It's hard at the best of times running a
