Many entrepreneurs don’t set specific goals for their business, but studies show that goal setting really does drive higher achievement. According to small business peer board members who’ve embraced this technique, goal setting forces you to focus your energies effectively and develop real, viable action plans. It isn’t hard if you follow their lead. Here’s…
GIVE YOUR BUSINESS A POWER CHECK The key to growing your business is to keep evolving. To do that, you have to step outside your daily business and see where you fit in the big picture. You give your business an unbiased power check. Immersing yourself in new ideas is one way to broaden your …
The world around us is changing and if you don’t want to be left behind, you need to change, too. You can’t afford to hold onto your old ways. (The dinosaurs refused to change, and look what happened to them, and also Sears & Kodak.) But changing is easier said than done. How do you…
SWOT Analysis: Learn to Manage with Insight and Vision Conduct a SWOT Analysis Are you familiar with the concept of SWOT analysis? This is a great offensive and defensive study and activity. Large corporations and progressive small businesses (such as PRO, President’s members) use SWOT—an acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats—as a strategic planning…
Why Every Small Business Owner Needs a Mentor (and How It Can Transform Your Business) Running a small business is a rewarding but challenging journey. At times, it can feel like you’re wearing every hat in the office, from CEO to janitor, while trying to figure out marketing strategies and balancing the books. It’s no…
Plot Your Course to Success with 365 Goals: A Comprehensive Guide Setting goals is crucial for any business looking to thrive and grow. But how do you transform your broad vision into actionable steps? The key lies in breaking down your Vision Goals into manageable, everyday tasks—this is where your 365 Goals come into play….
How to Deal with Banks In this article from “The Small Business Survival Guide” By Ray Silverstein, we’ll talk about some top strategies for on how credit lenders can offer effective financial planning Solutions, and how to use your relationship with your bank for success. When choosing a bank, the first question you should ask…
Chapter 4, from ” The Small Business Survival Guide” By Ray Silverstein. Creative Collection Strategies-How to get payed, when your client doesn’t want to How do you handle delinquent accounts? If you rely on collection agencies or attorneys to collect on your behalf, you’re probably not getting very much back from their efforts. Plus, you’re…
Expand Your Entrepreneurial Vision The world around us is changing, and if you don’t want to be left behind, you need to change, too. You can’t afford to hold onto your old ways. (The dinosaurs refused to change, and look what happened to them, and also Sears & Kodak.) But changing is easier said than…
How can you work smarter? Are your days so busy that you rarely get to the most important items on your to-do list? Work smarter. According to small business peer board members, success came easier once they learned to concentrate on tasks that matter, instead of spending time on trivial activities. They learned to harness…
