The twenty first century: this is the age of the entrepreneur. Those who embark and thrive on entrepreneurial ventures are those who have key characteristics that set them apart from the rest. Here are a few key traits that we have identified in the most successful of them, be it a small business venture or a large conglomerate:They do what they love and love what they do. Entrepreneurs are people who understand that success will never come from doing things that they...
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Before you know it, the end of the year has crept up on you. With it comes a myriad of things you need to get done and out of the way, from closing accounts to the numerous bits of paperwork that officially call the year to close for your business as well. This is especially frustrating for the small business owners who have fewer hands on deck, so in order to help you along we developed this quick checklist that will get you started: - The first thing to do is take stock of your taxes....
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Small businesses are special not only because of the extra care that goes into the production of the goods or services that you buy but also, mainly because of their people. People means you have ideally hired the right team of employees that make your business seem all the more human, help build relationships with buyers who keep coming back time after time. This means your business thrives because of the people on your team and what better time than Christmas to show your thanks. Here are few...
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Unfortunately no matter how well you run your business you will at some point have to deal with negative reviews. Sometimes all it takes is one irritable or bad natured customer to come in contact with your brand on an off day for your team to get the bad review ball rolling. Imagine you were running a popular restaurant with an imaginative menu that has kept the customers coming in for months. Then one day, a diner having a bad day encounters a waiter having an equally bad day – what...
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For the success of any business, what matters is not the number of people you have, but how you manage them. Most small and medium business, especially at the start-up phase, cannot afford to hire a large staff. In such cases, it is important to ensure maximum productivity, even with a small staff, by incorporating these five techniques in your everyday business practices.Manage efficiently Firstly, it is important to efficiently manage a small team, by providing them continuous...
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