One major milestone of running a business is reaching a point where the business can continue to operate smoothly even when you are not there. Though this is typically said in reference to delegating tasks and having clear, thought-out policies and procedures, the truth is it goes way beyond that.
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Online Printing Versus A Local Print Shop: Which is Better for Your Small Business?
If your small business relies on a significant amount of printed material, then you may have considered using an online printing service. But online printing has its pros and cons. How do you decide if printing your materials in the cloud is really the best choice for your business? What is Online Printing? Online printing ... Read more...
17 Alternatives to eBay in 2013 for Online Sellers and Small Businesses
This post was edited on February 21, 2013. For the majority of online buyers and sellers, eBay has become synonymous with the online marketplace. But even with hundreds of millions of registered users and over $9 billion in revenue, many are not happy with the platform. Here are 17 worthy (and often cheaper) alternatives to ... Read more...
The Customers Nobody Wants: Can Your Small Business Profit from the Deal Seeker?
Nobody wants the deal seeker, those customers who incessantly scope out the lowest prices and deepest discounts. They swoop in, take the deal, then leave, never to be heard from again. But should you give up entirely on this segment of consumers? The Rise of the Deal Driven Consumer... And a Headache for Small Business ... Read more...
Why Most "Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur" Articles Are a Waste of Time
Go to most business-related sites and chances are you'll find a post or two about the qualities of a successful entrepreneur; you may even find a test to take. But are these lists really accurate or worthwhile? Take Lists of "Must-Have" Entrepreneurial Qualities & Entrepreneur Tests with a Grain of Salt Many groups, including business ... Read more...