6 Reasons Businesses Don’t Sell
By Nathan Kelly : Filed under Managing
The six principle reasons businesses don’t sell. 1 Business is over priced A business will not sell if it is over priced. Research your local area or Industry to ascertain what the market will pay for your type of business. Some industries... More...
9 Steps To A Strategic Plan
By Stephen Spry : Filed under Growing
On a scale of one to ten, having a good business strategy rates about a fifteen! No matter what kind of business you have — whether you sell products or a service, as the saying goes, “if you fail to plan, then you’re really planning... More...
The Business of Christmas!
By Guest Author : Filed under Growing
When I think of Christmas, I think parties, functions and holidays! But for a business owner, Christmas and the opportunities that arise at that time of the year should mean much, much more. We all know that Christmas is fun, but have you ever thought... More...
How to say “No”
By Stephen Spry : Filed under Managing
The most effective time saving strategy of all is the use of the word “No”. Although not always possible to do so, you don’t have to offer a long winded explanation about why you can’t do something, and you’ll quickly find... More...
Marketing Plan Basics
By Nathan Kelly : Filed under Growing
To expand your business, increase your market share or better understand your customers, you need a marketing plan. If you are like most small to medium sized marketing owners you probably do not have a marketing plan, business plan or a budget. A marketing... More...
Business Exit Strategies
By Nathan Kelly : Filed under Managing
A business exit strategy is about leaving your business on your terms. Every business is bound to change hands sooner or later and if you wish to have it happen on your terms you need a plan to cover all circumstances, even on occasions that may be out... More...
Marketing Plan Format
By Nathan Kelly : Filed under Growing
There are many formats for marketing plans and every company does it a little differently, but the outline that follows is a very complete format. Using this format will produce a 30 to 40 page plan. Many companies prefer an abridged format that would... More...
Get Serious About Business Planning
By Nathan Kelly : Filed under Beginning
It is amazing that in today’s business world many business owners don’t have a business plan. How can they hope to succeed without one? A business plan is a crucial element to your business and will add value in so many ways. Essentially there... More...
Design Your Online Success
By Stephen Spry : Filed under Beginning
Web site design has always been a fascinating area for me — not entirely in the realm of graphic design but also of flow, navigation, appearance, and content. I love to surf the web almost exclusively to learn about different feels and flavors.... More...
Location, Location, Location
By Stephen Spry : Filed under Beginning, Featured
It’s an old saying about choosing where to establish your business depends on these three criteria… but it’s one reason why many retailers choose to locate in large shopping malls. But I’m not there… and I still get around... More...
