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Make Your Small Business Better
- Monday, 14 November 2022
- Operations
- Written by Scott Koegler
As a small business owner, you are definitely thinking of ways to improve and make it bigger and better. This will remain a dream until you find practical ways to realize them. Research indicates that most small and medium-sized businesses (80%) make it through the first year, while half survive their five-year anniversaries. As such, if you want to be among those who manage to beat the five-year mark, you must invest time and effort into your small business to see it grow into a bigger organization. Here are some strategies and approaches that can make your small business better.
Read more...This Economy Requires New Expansion Strategies
- Monday, 07 November 2022
- Operations
- Written by Scott Koegler
The goal of any business owner and entrepreneur is to develop an enterprise and, at some point, grow and expand it to a big organization. However, this is easier said than done. Many small business owners lose focus along the way and some even end up closing altogether. As you seek to expand your business, here are some strategies to help you achieve your target.
Read more...Know These Answers Before Starting Your Small Business
- Monday, 17 October 2022
- Operations
- Written by Scott Koegler
Starting a small business can be stressful and demands attention to detail. It often comes with challenges that may end your dream of becoming a business owner even before you start. However, with little planning, it is possible to manage your expectations and fulfil your dream as a small business owner. As an entrepreneur who wants to achieve a business goal, you should roll up your sleeves and start your business. However, you should know these answers before starting your small business.
Read more...Get Ready for Year-End
- Monday, 10 October 2022
- Operations
- Written by Scott Koegler
The end of the year can be quite busy and full of activity, which can sometimes overwhelm small business owners. Every organization wants to make the best out of that time of the year by getting the highest profits and closing the year on a high. During this time, you may also want to file your tax returns. As easy as some people make the filing of taxes sound, if not carefully done, it can bring unwanted attention from IRS and land you in trouble. As an organization, you truly have no time for that. As such, timely preparation can be a needed cure for possible problems. The checklist below can help you ensure the smoothest possible year-end.
Read more...Six Things Happening in Small Businesses
- Monday, 03 October 2022
- Operations
- Written by Scott Koegler
When you think of small businesses, you probably imagine a local barber or café. However, the term “small business” has a much broader scope than you might think. Small businesses can take on many forms and operate in almost any industry. In fact, over 27 million small businesses are operating in the U.S. today – with new ones being formed every day.
Read more...Small Businesses Should Watch These Trends
- Monday, 26 September 2022
- Operations
- Written by Scott Koegler
The past three years, from 2019 to 2021, have been the most difficult for many businesses. They underwent extraordinary hardships that forced many of them to close, mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the United States, the challenges were exacerbated by other aspects such as labour shortages, a divisive election and other disasters that the country has faced since 2018. As 2023 approaches, new small business trends are expected. Therefore from now on, businesses require businesses need to prepare for new challenges. Moving forward, small businesses should watch these trends to remain competitive in a tough market.
Read more...Look to Start your Small Business with One of These 8 Ideas
- Monday, 19 September 2022
- Operations
- Written by Scott Koegler
A good business idea is hard to come by, but with proper brainstorming, planning and preparation, you can easily develop a small business idea that will not only supplement your income but also become your full-time job and make you a boss of your own. Although you may already have an idea you would like to pursue, you can also benefit from some direction or ideas that can change your course. Here are some small business ideas you might want to consider as you begin your entrepreneurial journey.
Read more...It is Not Too Early to Plan for the End of the Year
- Monday, 29 August 2022
- Operations
- Written by Scott Koegler
Although the end year is still some months away, next year’s calendar is slowly beginning to fill up. While it may seem early, there are a lot of activities that are coming, and they may be distractive if you do not prepare adequately in advance. If not planned early enough, it can cause damaging conflicts on your calendar. As we usher the final quarter of the year, many businesses are looking for ways to improve their businesses and make them better. As a business, the end of a year and the beginning of a new one presents another opportunity for growth. As the year ends, various things can be done to help your business grow. Here are some tips to help you finish the year strong and start another one even better.
Read more...Plan to Avoid These Small Business Mistakes
- Monday, 11 July 2022
- Operations
- Written by Scott Koegler
Starting and running a small business is not as easy as some people would want to make it appear. Running a small business comes with many responsibilities, some of which can be too challenging for the owners. Despite the availability of great ideas, poor execution can cost a good business. That is why knowing what to do and what to expect is a good thing for any serious small business owner. Here are some mistakes that business owners should avoid.
Read more...Take Advantage of What Your Small Business Has
- Thursday, 16 June 2022
- Operations
- Written by Scott Koegler
As a small business owner, your goal is to ensure that your venture will one day become bigger to the level of being known globally. However, before reaching such a level, you have to do a lot of work and lay down various strategies that will propel your business to greater heights in the market. As small as your business might look at the moment, there are various benefits that small companies have that the larger ones do not. Here are some of these benefits.
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