Nov
17
Home Business Expert: Direct Sales Is An Economic & Recession Proof Business
November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The economy is always an up and down roller coaster ride. There are times when everything is ‘hunky dory’ and the going is great, and then there are downfalls and depression too. These swings in the economy are very normal and they will remain. It is you as the business owner who will have to [...]
Nov
17
Cold Calling Prospects Before and After Hours
November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
One of the most popular myths surviving from the old-school days of sales training is the idea that you will have a better chance of reaching business prospects if you try calling either early in the morning or in the late afternoon, after regular business hours have ended. The theory behind this myth is [...]
Nov
15
7 Considerations When Buying Small Business Accounting Software
November 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The world of small business accounting software can be a minefield for any business owner. However choosing the right package is one of the most critical business decisions you will make.
Here are the seven things you must consider before making a purchase that will help you achieve your businesses goals.
1. Scalability
Businesses change [...]
Nov
15
Dramatically Improve Sales With The KISS Test
November 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
We’ve all heard the term KISS at one time or another - “Keep It Simple, Stupid.” However, the majority of salespeople violate this basic principle more often than not.
Let me start with some examples of what I’m talking about. At one position I held, I sat next to someone who could have been a top [...]
Nov
8
Increase your Sales with Effective Selling
November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment
For the survival as well as the success of any business, selling of goods or services takes the center stage. It is effective selling that decides the existence or the death of a company. In order to achieve success in the venture the business owner should always employ techniques of effective selling so as to [...]
Nov
5
Wish You Could Offer Your Employees More Benefits Besides Standard Payroll?
November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment
When it comes to the big companies with deep pockets, payroll is a given. Gym memberships, childcare and company cars are perks of the labor force. When it comes to small businesses though, sometimes making payroll and having money left over is the perk.
When polled, many workers agree there are benefits that would persuade them [...]
Nov
1
Keep Your Clients and People with Reward Metrics
November 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
In the tough competition the world of business finds itself in, people – whether they are customers or employees – go for where their money is worth and their efforts are recognized, respectively. Everybody wants to get something in return for what they have given. As a business owner, you may want to measure the [...]
Oct
29
10 Ways to Grow or Expand Your Business
October 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment
In these tough economic times, it is more important to look at different ways in which you can grow business wisely. This can be done in a variety of different ways. In growing your business effectively, it will be important to look at several different aspects of your existing business. Are you financially [...]
Oct
28
Advantages Of Purchasing Point Of Sale Supplies Online Vs. Through A Food Vendor
October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
As with many other items, purchasing point of sale supplies online rather than through a vendor has many advantages. The majority of these advantages center on convenience and savings in both time and money. Buying and researching products online is one of the most popular applications of the World Wide Web. Almost 250 million individuals [...]
Oct
19
The global credit crisis – time for business to revisit budgets and cashflow projections
October 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The global credit crisis
Today’s credit crisis is the worst disruption to the global financial system in the lifetime of almost everyone alive today. This is truly ground-breaking stuff, and no one can be at all sure where it will end.
The fact that governments around the world have been forced to take the extraordinary step of [...]