“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” — John Crosby The opportunity to learn from a mentor can do more for a small business owner than any course, educational program, or degree. Being a mentee means you get the benefit of first-hand experience, without having to […]
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If you’d like to save time, cut costs, improve productivity and increase sales, take a look at how the latest technologies can serve your small business in the new year. The rise of the remote office Although cloud-based solutions aren’t new, it’s anticipated remote work teams are on the rise. One reason may be that […]
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Your business plan should be a living document, therefore anytime is a good time to reflect on your recent business successes – and consider what you’d like to achieve in the coming twelve to fifteen months. These tips can help you with the process of making plans to help guide your business to greater success. […]
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Did you know that 50% of small business expenses are generated on the go? It’s no wonder the majority of expense receipts end up shoved in coat pockets or an old shoebox. In spite of all of the high-tech options out there, 47% of small businesses are still using spreadsheets for expense management, leaving room […]
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It’s all very well to grow your business by generating new leads but if you can’t convert enough of them into customers then you’ll waste a lot of money on marketing. The higher your sales conversion rate, the higher your return on your investment in marketing. Here are 5 simple ways to increase the rate […]
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In our last blog we talked about the importance of key performance indicators (KPIs) to help grow your numbers. Of course the measures themselves are pointless if there is never any discussion about them. Here’s a simple and highly effective way to link those KPIs with a reporting and accountability framework. First make sure […]
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