Wednesday, November 30, 2016 1:08
At the end of the year and before the start of a new business year businesses take stock of where they stand and make plans for the upcoming year. At this point it’s a good time to revisit some existing … Continue reading
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 0:58
Following up with prospects and customers can make a big difference in the amount of business earned. A follow up can help to bring in business but also can serve to identify the reasons for business loss. Either way … Continue reading
Monday, November 28, 2016 22:50
When looking back at the previous year and ahead at the year to come the processes within an organization should be evaluated for potential improvement. Processes can be looked at from a cost perspective and from a sales perspective. Cost … Continue reading
Monday, November 28, 2016 22:34
Before the start of a new year a business should conduct a review of the strategies that will be employed to guide the company. Everything begins with strategy and all planning such as budgeting is dictated by the strategies to … Continue reading
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 2:12
The values and practices shared by the members of an organization are referred to as organizational culture. In a small business the culture is largely determined by the owner. A clear mission and value proposition are the foundation of … Continue reading
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 2:03
The culture of a small business is determined by the owner and can be either positive or negative. Business culture can have a significant impact on the work environment and ultimately business success. A positive business culture will … Continue reading
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 1:58
Business culture starts at the top. This is even more pronounced in a small business. Culture is largely based on principles and how people are treated. The beliefs and values of a small business owner permeate the work environment … Continue reading
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 1:54
The foundation of business culture is shared goals and objectives. In the automotive repair business vehicles are repaired and customers pay for these services. However most small business owners have much greater ideas of service delivery and benefits they strive … Continue reading
Saturday, October 1, 2016 18:45
Business success is built on relationships. And in business there are 3 basic types of relationships – those with superiors, those with peers and those with subordinates. People learn to work with superiors in order to be employed but pressure … Continue reading
Saturday, October 1, 2016 18:05
Relationships with subordinates may be the least challenging of the business relationship types as the subordinate must please the person in a position of authority. However relationships with subordinates are an important key to success and efforts to foster … Continue reading
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