“It’s what you learn when you think you know everything that counts the most in life.” – Basketball Coach John Wooden What’s the “secret” behind successful business owners? It’s simple – they have a coach. We all have blind spots, particularly when it comes to our business. Have you noticed how easy it is …
Just one of the advantages of starting a home based business is that it usually cost less than starting a business that requires office space or other facilities. Most people are already paying for a home or apartment anyway, so starting a business from that location entails very little extra overhead. Aside from eliminating …
Have you ever questioned yourself or worried if you were a person that was about to accomplish something really big? Are you having doubts about your abilities on a regular basis? Are you comparing yourself a lot to people you admire? Thoughts like that are a sure sign that you are playing small! Thoughts …
Opening your own small business can be risky. If you do not do your research well, you will wind up like most small businesses – out of business in less than six months. The most important thing to remember when opening up a new business is the location. When doing your research for your …
You must admit that to be successful in your work, you would have to deal with a lot of stress and anxiety regularly. The cutthroat business world we live in is filled with days where working constantly does not guarantee success. Because of this the work atmosphere is always tense and competitive. Many individuals …
Are you starting a new business? Ever wonder how you can attract customers to your new business? First of all if you are going to be in businesses for yourself do something you really, really enjoy. Be passionate about whatever business or work you are in. Keep yourself rested and try to have some …
You’ve been putting in long hours in front of your computer, working hard to get your home business off the ground. Or perhaps you are in direct sales and have been on the telephone to promote your business. You are excited, passionate, and filled with anticipation. You bask in the glow of your home …
Have you ever wondered why the head of a company is paid so much more than for example, specialists in the company such as an engineer? Is it because he knows every job in the company? No I don’t think so. He may have a general idea about what is going on in every …
Just as having a business plan will help you to get from where you are now to where you want to be, setting yourself goals will allow you to get through each stage of your plan with a clarity of purpose that is essential in good business practice. The goals and targets you set …
Competitive intelligence or CI is necessary ethical discipline for the taking of decisions based on the understanding of the competitive environment. Research shows that companies with established programs of CI get greater profits for action than those of the same industry that does not have programs of CI. It is so important for that …