PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR 2020

December 23rd at 8:56pm

The upcoming year its expected to be full of technology advances and new opportunities.  Its your business ready for 2020? Being intentional starts with creating a plan, which acts as your roadmap for the new year. It dictates your goals, your choices, and what things you prioritize. Quick check list: Dream Dump: Write down all the things you want to accomplish. Make this list exhaustive.Action Steps: What do you need to do to make that happen? Think high-level, i.e. Update website or hire new salespeople.The Resource List: What connections and resources do you already have at your disposal that you…

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HOW TO GET YOUR BUSINESS IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

December 20th at 12:06am

Your team has probably worked hard all year, and they’re probably ready for the holidays. If you have employees, it’s important to make sure you make your team feel appreciated. You want to create an atmosphere of fun and cheer. Tips that will help you create the right office holiday atmosphere for your business: Get Some Festive Plants Festive plants can add a great holiday decor to your office. It’s a great way to set the holiday mood for your employees. Eat Your Decorations Get some baskets of sweet treats and place them throughout your office. Sure, it might not…

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4 Important Things to Do Before Hiring New Employees

December 19th at 3:07pm

You’re thinking of hiring more employees. Maybe you only want to bring on one new staff member, or maybe you’re hoping to add a bunch of people to the team. Whatever the size of your hiring goals, you need to think about these important things before offering candidates the job. 1. Look over Your Finances The first thing that you need to do is look over your finances to see if hiring a new employee works with your budget. You will need to consider their pay, their benefits and any additions like uniforms, equipment and training. Before you convince yourself…

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Commercial Funding – Best Way to Grow Your Business

December 18th at 6:47pm

Whether you are planning to have a start-up or need finances to meet basic business operational needs such as purchasing equipment to use in the production process, commercial funding can be beneficial. These are short-term funding that are usually obtained by partnerships, corporations, and business enterprises. Moreover, commercial loans cannot be used for personal needs. You can fund a commercial funding through financial institutions and private funders. These short-term funding are easily accessible and straightforward, helping you to grow your business. If you are looking for its benefits and uses, here is everything you need to know about commercial funding.…

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TOP AMERICAN SELF MADE BILLIONAIRES

December 17th at 9:00pm

There are two types of billionaires: those who inherited their wealth, and those who built it from nothing. There are 2,604 billionaires in the world, and 55.8% of them are self-made. Our nation gained a net 21 billionaires this year, for a total of 607. That’s slightly more than a 50 percent increase compared to 2010 when the U.S. had 404 billionaires. Fourteen of the 20 richest people in the world are Americans, here are the top American Billionaires list: Serge Brin: Estimated net worth $29.1 billion Brin emigrated from Moscow to the US with his parents when he was…

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TAI LOPEZ – TOP INFLUENCER AND ENTREPRENEUR

December 16th at 6:25pm

Tai Lopez (born on April 11, 1977) is an American entrepreneur, investor, motivational speaker, and online personality based in Los Angeles, California. Tai Lopez’s life story and businesses put him on a crash course toward success. There may have been detours along the way, but he always felt like his destiny was to find a good life. Then his goal shifted to help others find their dreams as well. Lopez was born in Long Beach, CA. His mother and grandmother raised him since his father was imprisoned while he was growing up. The entrepreneurial spirit was strong in him from early on, starting…

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CITIES WITH THE BEST STARTUP ENVIRONMENT

December 14th at 7:59pm

Many people dream of starting their own business in search of a better future. But entrepreneurship isn’t only good for individuals: The employment, wages, and revenue generated by new businesses are essential for a city’s economic growth. The following 10 U.S. cities have the highest collective three-year revenue growth rates among this year’s Inc. 5000, a list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. The 5 Hottest Startup Cities in America 1. San Francisco 3-year revenue growth 413% .  San Francisco reclaims its spot at the top thanks to its renowned startup ecosystem. While the Bay Area has long been known for…

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BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS

December 13th at 10:20pm

As a small business, you may be competing against big brands with devoted customers and unlimited marketing budgets. That’s why you have to find ways to differentiate–with a solid brand building process of your own.  Here are a few simple ways to brand your business: Get a great logo. Write down your brand messaging. Integrate your brand. Create a “voice” for your company that reflects your brand. Develop a tagline.Design templates and create brand standards for your marketing materials. Be true to your brand. Be consistent. A brand is more than a marketing tool; it’s the way the world perceives your company. More than just using it to sell things, the most successful brands create a powerful and defined identity for their companies. Brand attributes vs…

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