How to survive tough economic times without laying off employees. As a business owner or manager, during the last 18 months you have been faced with shrinking profit margins and fewer customers lining up to purchase your once thought to be “hot products or services.” The question of how to survive these seemingly tough times…
As we continue to sift dutifully through the over 1,000 pages of the stimulus bill (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), there is one provision that is not getting much attention, but could be very helpful to small businesses. If you are a small business and have received an SBA loan from your local…
All businesses, big and small, need commercial general liability insurance. There are many things that could put your finances at risk, and without adequate coverage, your entire company could be affected. Look online to learn the laws in your state and local jurisdiction to find out the minimum amount of insurance you need, and then…
Business or Management Consulting is the practice of helping organizations solve problems so as to improve their efficiency, effectiveness and productivity. It is a global business worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Wherever businesses exist, there is a need for Business Consultants. This is also true for Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation with a population…
A Case Study on Innovative Sleep Solutions, Surrey, BC Our team loves helping small business owners rebrand-from bringing website redesign ideas to life to increasing engagement on social media. It’s not only because we’re passionate about the work, but also because we love seeing our entrepreneurs succeed. Now, I know it’s almost silly to mention…
Most small business owners fail when it comes to their small business marketing plans. They’ve got excellent technical skills in their line of work, but that just doesn’t translate to having effective marketing skills. As a result, profitability of many small businesses has been declining over the years. Ever increasing competition is making it more…
Everyone wants to attract more eyeballs on their website. Sound and effective search engine optimization (SEO) strategies have the potential of getting your site to the top of Google’s organic search rankings, leading to the growth for your business. SEO is a fast moving field. Hence, it is no surprise that you will find people…
Do you want to grow good quality shiitake mushrooms for your small business? You can have nutritious addition to your collection if you fruit your logs. These elegant, fleshy fungi can add a delicious touch to your recipes. The flavor you will get will outweigh any other recipe which makes use of other kinds of…
SEO is often considered important for larger businesses, but it is just as important for small businesses that want to increase their reach and grow into successful organisations. SEO is helpful for small businesses in several ways, including allowing them to create websites that perform well and are user-friendly, enhancing search engine rankings and attracting…
If you’re serious about wanting to start a business, the first thing you want to do is take the time to understand what really makes you tick. Where do you get your drive? What gets you in a “zone?” However, there’s a lot more to figuring out the BEST business idea that will make you…