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TURN FIRST TIME CUSTOMERS INTO REPEAT CUSTOMERS
January 23rd at 10:00pm
Marketers tend to focus too heavily on acquisition. which turns out to be a costly mistake. With acquisition costing six to seven times more than retention, the only path to sustainable growth is a commitment to keeping your customers around. Taking new customers from their first purchase to their second can be a hurdle. But with each additional purchase, you can be more and more confident that your customer is here to stay. In fact, customers who have made two purchases in the past are nine times more likely to convert than new shoppers, Attracting a customer to buy from…
WALL STREET: TODAY’S UPDATE AND KEY POINTS TO KNOW BEFORE INVESTING
December 3rd at 9:42pm
The Dow Jones plummeted 281 points today,. Traders and investors are taking a close look at the market after President Trump said he might favor waiting until after the 2020 election to make a China trade deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell the most, weighed down by weakness in Apple stock and Intel stock.The market is now grappling with the likelihood of no trade deal, but the critical issue is tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Index or DJIA has risen 15.5% year-to-date. The index is trading at 26,935.07, which is 1.9% below its 52-week high. The Dow Jones index has performed incredibly well in 2019, thus far. Ready…
AUTOMOTIVE: THE ELECTRIC CAR RACE
November 22nd at 8:56pm
When it comes to technology and business opportunities, there’s no better time to live than today. The new economy of automation is changing how we live and it’s also forcing many industries to innovate. The automotive industry is one of those exciting sectors that is completely reinventing transportation and people’s daily lives. The electric car without a doubt is increasing acceptance and its opening new solutions, not only for our carbon foot print but also to solve traffic problems in many metropolitan areas. The race is on, with Tesla leading in innovation, however, other manufacturers are releasing their own models…
THE FUTURE OF THE FILM INDUSTRY
November 20th at 9:37pm
The film business has been a glamorized dream for many and a booming industry for others. Movie studios had for many years a business model that was set on a series of protocols and rules that was tightly controlled by their executives. However, in the last 5 years, digital streaming has changed those rules and the industry is changing rapidly. Whether you are an actor, director, producer, or any participant on the financial business of this entertainment industry, you must be aware of some predictions from top experts, as a new normal is taking shape: The film industry will become leaner…
START A JEWELRY BUSINESS
February 8th at 5:13pm
Whatever your motivation or skill level, starting a jewelry-making business comes with its own set of considerations and complications. For one thing: It’s crowded out there. In the U.S., alone, the jewelry industry generates a hulking $70 billion dollars yearly in sales, with the lion’s share in fine jewelry. Talk about bling. It’s a saturated market but there’s still wiggle room for newcomers with a new niche or fresh take to an old school craft. But if you compete well, there are enormous chances for fast growth of your jewelry business. In the United States, fine jewelry industry saw an increase of…
First Down Funding – Industry Leader in Small Business Funding
March 23rd at 9:43pm
Small business funding is an advanced version of providing funding with fixed financing for small businesses. It’s an innovative way to provide business funding with a faster and easier application process throughout the United States. It is intended to quickly give your funding as compared to typical business funding. Fixed financing for small businesses leverages an advanced funding process that goes beyond the business owner’s credit score. Your regular transactions, as well as your business cash flow, play an important role in approving your application. First Down Funding offers fixed financing small business funding on daily, weekly and monthly repayment…
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…
DO YOU NEED A PATENT TO SELL YOUR PRODUCT?
May 27th at 9:53pm
No. You are not required to obtain a patent in order to sell a product or service embodying your invention. Many products and services are sold that are not patented. A U.S. patent provides the right to stop others from making marketing, selling, or importing your invention in the United States. Generally speaking the first step toward commercializing an invention and making money is typically to pursue the patent path. Under U.S. patent law, you must file your patent application within one year of the first offer to sell your invention, or within one year of your first public use…