by Anne | Oct 28, 2011 | business tips
There is a lot of mixed evidence and advice over advertising and how effective a marketing strategy it is. My view is that it plays a very important role if you have a product to sell. The reason is that a product is tangible so you can see it, feel it and in some...
by Anne | Oct 28, 2011 | business tips
So, you’d like to increase your profit margin and who wouldn’t? Firstly, I’d recommend that you double check that you really know your numbers: What is your profit goal and please be realistic? What are your costs, both direct and indirect? What is your breakeven...
by Anne | Oct 28, 2011 | business tips
As a small business owner you need to be able to develop your business skills fast. In fact, your range of skills needs to develop faster than your business in order for your business to be profitable. You are already struggling to find enough hours in the day so...
by Anne | Oct 28, 2011 | business tips
Since reading, and taking action on, my last blog I hope you are now in a better position to use your time more effectively. If not or if you feel that your business has taken over your life and yet you still can’t achieve your goals then read on. It’s time to bring...
by Anne | Oct 28, 2011 | business tips
How you manage your time is extremely important not just to ensure the success of your business but also to ensure that you maintain a healthy work/life balance. Do you ever feel that you spend a large amount of your time fire fighting and never really achieving...