With a recession on, all business owners — especially startups, need to think of ways to tighten the belt a bit.
I threw together some suggestions that might help:
Barter - If you have a business you should be bartering goods and services with other businesses. You should try to trade for something before you buy […]
Recent estimates say that outsourcing tasks to independent contractors can save as much as 30 percent versus hiring an employee.
And in today’s virtual marketplace, almost everything a company does can be outsourced, including engineering, marketing, and manufacturing. Yet only 6% of the companies that outsource are satisfied with the practice.
Why? According to the […]
I was reading a story at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and I was surprised by the comments of the person interviewed, Paul Stappas.
When thinking about starting a business, he suggested that you should try to convince yourself why you shouldn’t. His reasoning: it will help you realize the potential issues and risks involved with your business […]
It’s been quietly buzzing about… the “R” word. But the real question is can a small business - especially a startup - survive during a recession?
Well, of course. There’s been recessions before and businesses have survived. The key is all in the planning.
Here are some of my ideas to keep you in the black […]
It’s very easy to get rapped up in things that don’t get you where you need to be. Remind yourself of this: when you are sitting at your computer or whatever looking at a list of things to do, look at it from a monetary standpoint. What is most important for my business now? What […]
Does it sometimes seem like just when you think you’re on top over everything- and it looks like your over a major hurdle, something yanks you back into overwhelm?
Yup, it’s hard to really keep things organized and moving forward smoothly.
As business takes off, you will find the things you’ve done in the past get you […]
In less time than it takes to get your java, you can learn some tips to get a real buzz for your business.
This week, we’re following up on last week’s market research segment, with how to develop on-target questions.
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This is part two in a two-part series. Part one is featured on Biz Chicks Rule today.
My twin two-year old daughters reminded me, without words, about business and success. When you are starting a business, you need to think of it as raising a child. You start by crawling, then walking, then […]
I used to be a ‘fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants’ kind of girl. But when things started slipping through the cracks, I realized I needed better planning skills.
A recent article in the Associated Press reminded me how essential it is to plan for your business. And although this article focused on the financial aspects of planning, I think […]
As eyes look forward to a new business year, many small business owners and startup entrepreneurs are hoping that this upcoming year will be the one that catapults them into success. But businesses often overlook a key element when making their business plans and resolutions.
Most new businesses fail within three years and it’s often due […]
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