All Entries in the "Business Growth" Category
Get Out of a Slump: How to Crank Up Activity When Business is Slow
Most businesses go through slow periods at some point, and these are probably the most frightening times for a business owner to face. But if you want to shake things up, you’ve got to do them differently. Here’s how: Fire Up Your Marketing When business is slow one of the most important things you can [...]
How to Create Profitable Online Classes and Events: Part 2
In How to Create Profiable Online Classes and Events: Part 1, we covered the basics including how to write sales copy, plan your pricing, and choose a shopping cart service. Here is a continuation of that post. 5. Choose Your Service Provider – Before you launch your event, do your homework and know which platform [...]
How to Create Profitable Online Classes and Events: Part 1
I have used the teleseminar format in numerous ways over the years. I’ve held a number of free events as a way to attract new prospects and gather contact information. I’ve also used this format for hosting classes. For example, I held an eight-week marketing course for authors via a weekly one-hour teleseminar. I delivered [...]
15 Sources for Small Business Funding – Loans, Grants, Angel Investors, Venture Capital
Small business lending in August was up 19% over the same time last year, the highest increase since April 2008, according to Reuters. Many believe this is a positive sign for the economy that will lead to job growth. If your small business is seeking a loan, grant, angel investor, or venture capital, here’s a [...]
How to Know When it’s Time to Hire Help for Your Business (Even if You Think You Can’t Afford it)
There comes a time in every small business when it makes sense to hire staff to help with the workload. Hiring allows you to let go of tasks that you don’t enjoy and gives you time to focus on what you do best. It can be essential for growing your business to the next level. [...]
101 Business Growth Links and Resources
I’ve been rounding up a lot of content lately and came across a document I had created with all of my favorite resources for everything from marketing and PR and small business funding to website hosting and blog directories. Well I just spent some time refreshing this list and wanted to share it. And not [...]
How to Set up Your Business to Bid for Government Contracts
Landing a contract with a government office can do great things for your business. In fact, many businesses are built from the success of government contracts. From construction and training services to printing and parts, government offices require a wide range of products and services. The main system used for government offices to submit a [...]
General Business Networking vs. Community Networking
In the world of entrepreneurship, there’s no shortage of networking opportunities. Every community has networking groups whether through the Chamber of Commerce or an organized networking group such as BNI or Letip. I’m a fan of networking in general because it can be a great way to get known in your community, which can lead [...]
The Importance of Community in Business
When I started BusinessInfoGuide.com, my goal was to attract my target audience: entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. At the time I didn’t realize that I was tapping into something incredibly powerful: community. As human beings, we need community. Community allows us to connect with people. Think about your involvement in your church, your alumni association, trade [...]
Economy Shmonomy: How to Keep Growing Your Business Despite the Hype
Last night I flipped on the news and heard nothing but doom and gloom from housing prices and jobless rates. While we have to face reality, we can also make a choice to focus on what is working in our own businesses. Don’t get me wrong, I have great empathy for those who have been [...]
