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Small Business to Business Strategies and Principles
The small business niche is one of the best markets there is so your strategies should be as well. The SBA says that any business with less that 500 employees. That would mean that in the US alone there are over 15 million small businesses. Considering how small many of those are those small local businesses, there are a staggering number of needs. There are very few of those businesses who have all the tools they need to be successful. What they need is you and what you have the ability to offer. There are some things that you […]
For all of us, emotional intelligence encompasses five basic areas of mastery. They are: – Knowing your feelings and using them to make life decisions you can live with. – Being able to manage your emotional life without being hijacked by it — not being paralyzed by depression or worry, or swept away by anger. – Persisting in the face of setbacks and channelling your impulses in order to pursue your goals. – Empathy — reading other people’s emotions without their having to tell you what they are feeling. – Handling feelings in relationships with skill and harmony – being […]
“The miracle power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance, under the promptings of a brave determined spirit.” – Mark Twain
Many motivational experts like to say that leaders are made, not born. I would argue the exact opposite. I believe we are all natural born leaders, but have been deprogrammed along the way. As children, we were natural leaders – curious and humble, always hungry and thirsty for knowledge, with an incredibly vivid imagination; we knew exactly what we wanted, were persistent and determined in getting what we wanted, and had the ability to motivate, inspire, and influence everyone around us to help us in accomplishing our mission. So why is this so difficult to do as adults? What […]
10 Reasons Why Friendliness Is A Leadership Necessity
by Brent Filson We’ve heard it many times, “It’s a dog eat dog world.” The trouble is, some leaders actually believe it. They conduct themselves like the alpha dog in a pack, holding sway through intimidation. This instinctive behavior helps insure survival in a dog world, but applied to the human world of organizational dynamics, it can lead to disaster. Alpha dog leadership can eventually turn out to be destructive to the people, their organization, and the leaders themselves. To use another common metaphor, “That dog won’t hunt.” After all, leaders do nothing more important than get results; and the […]
The Number One Reason For Small Business Failure!
Nearly half of all small businesses fail within the first two years of operation. The number one reason for business failure is inadequate planning. The second reason is under-capitalization. So before you mortgage your house, or go into debt financing your business, you need to know if your business is going to do more than survive — you want to know if it’s good enough to thrive! Here are three things successful businesses that have stayed in business for five years or longer have in common: The idea. A successful business start-up always starts with an idea. Something that makes […]
The Value of Web Presence for Small Businesses
Undoubtedly, the internet can make the difference between a successful small business and one ignored by customers. Due to the global nature of the Internet surpassing physical frontiers between nations, and even making it unnecessary to use printed business cards when they can easily be hosted online. Web presence can make small businesses more competitive from any angle, allowing you to understand new trends, as well as discover opportunities and problems without wasting time. A small business with Internet presence improves your opportunity to connect with a number of suppliers and customers that otherwise might not be possible in your […]
You May Have a Successful Small Business Idea
You surely know that a small idea can lead to a great business success. The first movement is to think of an idea that would be suitable for the business market. After coming up with the idea, the next step is to put that idea into action. Of course, this is a very difficult step and having the idea is only the start of the journey. After that you will have to face many obstacles before being able to carry on with your business project. This is just the beginning of this process and there are a lot of questions […]