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HOW TO SAVE IN BUSINESS TRIPS
October 11th at 7:44pm
Business travelers spend an average of $949 on airline costs, hotel fees, and other expenses during trips around the U.S. annually. Meanwhile, for every dollar spent, companies commonly see a $2.90 profit increase and a $9.50 rise in revenue. Check out 10 of the most effective ways to reduce your overall corporate travel spend. Tighten up your corporate travel policy. Have a pre-trip approval process. Make savings on airline flights. Cut the cost of hotels. Set a realistic food and transport allowance. Plan ahead. Understand travel auxiliary charges.How to Save Money on TravelUse the Free Days. Such a simple tip I know but simple is always good. Talk to the Locals. This is…
SEPARATE WORK FROM HOME
October 4th at 7:38pm
Properly separating professional and private life is important. It ensures that you get enough rest, and can attend to both personal and work needs. It is also necessary for good mental and physical health. Maintaining a work/life balance has become increasingly difficult because of modern technological advances and changes in work patterns. However, establishing boundaries and setting aside time for your most important needs is possible. Those who set clear boundaries between work and home experience less conflict between the two domains. In other words, segmenters are able to give enough of their time and energy to both areas in…
PROTECT YOUR TRADEMARK
September 27th at 7:25pm
A trademark gives you the right to exclude others from using similar marks in the marketplace that might confuse consumers. The purpose is to make sure consumers know where the goods and services with specific brand names on them are coming from. … You should be doing the same thing to protect your small business brand. The 5 Things You Must Do to Protect Your Trademark Do Your Homework. The USPTO won’t register your trademark if there is a “likelihood of confusion” with another registered trademark. Prepare and File a Trademark Application. Respond Promptly to Office Actions or Oppositions. Monitor Your Trademark. Maintain Your…
DO YOU NEED A BUSINESS MISSION STATEMENT?
September 20th at 7:31pm
Every business should have a mission statement as a way of unifying the organization. So you can think of a mission statement as a combination of what your business or non-profit does and how and why it does it, expressed in a way that encapsulates the values that are important to you. Mission statements are a way to direct a business in the right direction, and they play a part in helping a business make sound decisions which can be beneficial to the revenue stream. Without a mission statement, businesses may struggle when it comes to planning for the future.…
USE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS
September 13th at 7:16pm
Because technology changes so quickly, it can be daunting to try to keep pace with current trends. Flexibility and an open mind, however, will serve your business well. These are just some of the ways technology can improve your business: 1. Faster Payroll: Payroll apps can expedite paychecks, make direct deposits, and even electronically file taxes. Once the domain of a dedicated bookkeeper or payroll company, computer programs can now handle almost all of your payroll needs with little to no input from you. 2. Better Online Visibility: Every business should have a website, but that website is only as…
LESSONS FROM STEVE JOBS
September 6th at 7:09pm
Lessons from one of the greatest business man, industrial designer, investor, and media proprietor. 1. LIVE LIFE BY YOUR OWN RULES. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” 2. ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR HEART, NO MATTER WHERE IT TAKES YOU. “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way…
SMALL BUSINESS IN AMERICA
August 30th at 7:02pm
Have a small business in America? looking to start a new business? be part of the many entrepreneurs that move the U.S. economy. Small Business Facts in America 1. There are 28 million small businesses in the U.S. 2. 70 percent of small businesses are owned and operated by a single person. 3. Nashville was chosen as one of six locations by the U.S. Small Business Administration to open a Women’s Business Center across the country. 4. 29 percent of Tennessee’s economic activity is due to small businesses. 5. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business. 6. It takes just…
SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE SALES
August 23rd at 6:49pm
If you start focusing on your customer’s needs, you’ll be able to increase your sprocket sales dramatically. And these sure ways to increase sales will help build customer loyalty, too. Here are some basic steps you can take to improve your sales performance, reduce your cost of selling, and ensure your survival. Clarify your mission. Break the mission into specific goals. Sell to customer needs. Create and maintain favorable attention. Sell on purpose. Ask, listen, and act.Attracting new customers is a good thing. But attracting new customers is not the only way to increase your sales, and is, in fact, the hard way of going about it. Shifting your sales focus…