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October 21st at 11:09pm
A smart CEO understands the inherent value of goal setting in steering a growing business in the right direction. Not all goal-setting is equally effective. Learning to set the right goals – and learning how to best achieve them – takes time, practice, and a little bit of guidance. Six Steps for Setting Business Goals Define Quantifiable Goals. The first step in setting business goals is determining exactly what you want to accomplish. Make your Goals Specific. Once again, make sure your business goals aren’t too vague. Commit to your Goals. Make your Goals Public. Set a Deadline. Reward Yourself. The reality is, a growing…
HOW TO BE A PROFESSIONAL WRITER
October 14th at 11:02pm
To get started as a writer follow this simple list: Write. First, you need to write as often as possible in order to create a writing habit.Earn a Degree. To get the most out of your professional writing career, you’ll likely need a degree. Build Your Portfolio. Decide What Kind of Professional Writer You Want To Be.Look for Work. Here are 5 proven strategies to be successful as a writer. Identify what you are. Call yourself a writer. Submit yourself to a master. I am an advocate for mentoring. Show up and do the work. To be a master of the craft,…
TOP BUSINESS ADVICE FROM TONY ROBBINS
October 7th at 10:53pm
Tony Robbins is described as an entrepreneur, a bestselling author and a philanthropist. Out of the dozens of known business gurus and strategists, he is adjudged as the #1 Life and Business Strategist in the United States, and a “world authority on leadership psychology”. 5 Business Tips from Tony Robbins Fall in love with your clients, not your products or services. Get your finances in order, and keep two sets of books. The most important part of your business is creating a raving fanbase. Always add more value for your client. Be Netflix, Not Blockbuster (stay ahead of the competition) A common mistake new…
LESSONS FROM RICHARD BRANSON
September 23rd at 9:53pm
Richard Branson was at the mere age of 20 when he founded Virgin; Virgin began as a simple chain of record stores, but he certainly didn’t limit himself to just the music industry. Branson soon branched out to create many other sub-ventures such as Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Media, Virgin Games and so on. Now one of the wealthiest British men in the world, Branson has built himself a huge empire with the Virgin name being spread across so many different niches. Here are some of Richard Branson’s success lessons he has given to fellow entrepreneurs, in order to be…
HOW TO GET A LOW INTEREST BUSINESS FUNDING
September 16th at 9:43pm
Low-interest business funding options include SBA funding and online loans. You’ll need good credit and strong finances to qualify. As a business owner with good personal credit and strong financials, it’s easier to qualify for cheap financing — meaning you can borrow money at a lower annual percentage cost. The average cost of working capital on a conventional small-business funding is around 4% to 6%. That said, cost of working capitals will vary across funders, with banks typically offering lower rates than alternative or online funders. If you’re like most small business owners, your search for business funding is defined by one, simple criterion—how affordable each business funding option is. If you are in need of a low-rate…
CREATING A FASHION BRAND
September 9th at 9:37pm
Fashion brand is a retail or wholesale setup which sells pret-a-porter (ready-to-wear) clothing or accessories, whereas Fashion Label is basically a setup run or founded by a Fashion Designer and mostly caters clients with customisable garments, i.e. made-to-measure. If you are ready to start a fashion business (whether part-time or full-time) consider these key points for starting a successful clothing brand or clothing line from scratch. How to Start a Fashion Brand in 10 Steps: Step-by-Step Guide Identify a need in the market. Develop a business plan. Identify your target audience. Start designing. Find a clothing manufacturer. Choose a brand name, logo, and market profile. Choose a price point for your items. Begin the…
DOES THE ECONOMY AFFECT THE HOUSING MARKET?
September 2nd at 9:32pm
The housing market is influenced by the state of the economy, cost of working capitals, real income and changes in the size of the population. As well as these demand-side factors, house prices will be determined by available supply. When economic times are good, certain parts of the housing market usually see healthy growth. … The economy affects the overall housing market and impacts two of its major segments in an especially noticeable manner. Once an economy slows, it can affect its housing markets. Economic slowdowns affect housing markets, which in turn affect the economy as housing-related activities decline and slow overall economic activity. The economic cycle breaks once economic improvement begins and housing prices reflect consumers’ ability to pay. As…
BUSINESS FUNDING WITH BAD CREDIT
August 26th at 9:25pm
Qualifying for small business funding when you have bad credit can be difficult but not impossible. As shown above, there are plenty of funders willing to overlook bad credit if you are strong in other areas like cash flow. Traditional funders like credit unions and banks prioritize credit scores in their applications so you likely won’t be able to qualify if you have a credit score below 680. Most businesses will find their financing needs best met by term funding, business lines of credit or business credit cards. These three products will usually provide the most flexible spending terms and…