Boosting Summer Sales
The weather is hot and everything slows down. Staff members leave on vacation and those left behind long to be outside in the sunshine. It can be difficult to keep momentum going and find ways to increase sales over the summer, but three slow months will put a dent in your balance sheets, especially this year. Look at what traditionally sells well over the summer and how your business usually does during these months. This will help you set goals to share with the team. Consider adding a reason to spur motivation, such as flexible hours. If you still can’t hit those ...
Looking Professional on a Small Budget
For your company to grow, you need to be out to impress. Putting your best foot forward can help you gain trust and customers. But looking like an impressive operation when you are scraping by to make ends meet can be tricky. How can you make sure your company looks professional even when you’re on a small budget? Customer Service – Offer multiple ways to be contacted and make sure customers know you are there to help. Professional Help – Some things you can do yourself and some things you should just outsource. It’s worth the splurge. Get business cards printed by ...
Home Office Storage and Filing
Probably the number one reason for a disorganized office is the lack of sufficient storage space and a workable filing system. These two elements mean that you can spend a few minutes per day to organize and put away your papers and files. How much time could you save if you weren’t searching for misplaced things, either in your computer’s hard drive or on your desk? Have large drawers within an arm’s reach. If it’s convenient to put things away, the chances are better that you will. Label what is where so that you don’t waste time opening and closing drawers. Use baskets ...
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Must Know Web Skills
Just about everyone could benefit from having Web skills. Small business owners can save a ton by not having to outsource every online task. Employees can save time and hassle by making small adjustments to this Web site or that one on their own. Anyone can update a Web page or fix a typo without intense training. It just takes a little time and some basic Web skills. Know a bit of code. ... [Read more]
Managing Productive Time
Some people are early birds and others are night owls. We all our have peak productive hours during the day. The problem with the daily grind is that we’re expected to join the morning rush and commute home at 5 or 6, leaving very little room for optimized schedules. Anyone working in a home office knows the joy of setting your own hours. Some offices have also been experimenting with... [Read more]
Updating Expertise
If you spend a good deal of time focusing on one specialty and learning that industry, one day you’ll turn around and realize you’re the expert and everyone is asking you for advice. Once you reach this level, it’s important to realize that things change and you need to stay at the top of your game. Don’t let your expertise reach its expiration date. Take the time to cultivate knowledge... [Read more]
Office Coffee
Sometimes it seems like the world runs on coffee. Around half a billion cups are drank in the U.S. every single day. Most offices provide coffee as the beverage of choice during the work day. And walking down the coffee aisle at a grocery store lets you know just how many choices you have. How do you get the best office coffee for the money? Fair trade, shade grown, organic coffee is usually... [Read more]
How Do I Balance Environment and Economy in My Small Business?
It’s a good question. While money is tight, it can be easy to focus on economizing to the detriment of other endeavors. You may want to have a more environmentally friendly business, but not if it can’t fit in the budget. How much does it cost to go green? Will your audience be more likely to purchase your products or services if they are eco-friendly? How can that elusive balance be... [Read more]
Making Your Customers Happy
Part of running a successful business is making customers happy. And that can’t be done if you don’t know what your customers want. It can be easy to assume, and if you’re thinking they want good value for a low price, you’re probably right. But what are the small touches you aren’t thinking of that can put you ahead of the competition? Don’t hesitate to ask. ... [Read more]
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