Every business owner hopes that the upcoming year will be more successful than the last; but instead of just hoping, entrepreneurs can create plans to ensure those goals are met. New product launches, expansion and franchising are common way to increase sales, but they are risky and costly. However, implementing a new or improved marketing […]
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The new year is quickly approaching, and many of us are making plans for how we will welcome 2017. Some individuals are purchasing champagne to ring in the new year, while others are coming up with new year resolutions. It is fairly common to come up with typical goals, such as losing weight, creating more
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Any person in a position of power likely strives to be a better leader. After all, most of us have encountered unfair treatment as we climbed the ladder to success, and now that we secured a leadership role, being the best possible boss is an important goal. What defines being a great leader? Is it
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It’s the holiday season and your business is ready to make some happy shoppers and gift givers. But keeping customers happy and keeping your business focused through the holidays can be trickier than driving a one horse open sleigh. Paying attention to the following 5 ways will ensure your business is laser-focused through the holiday
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Once a salon is able to compile a roster of returning clients, the business is off to a good start. However, many salon owners and hairstylists focus solely on providing services, such as cutting, blow-drying and styling hair, without considering other ways of generating additional income. A salon is limited to the amount of clients
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Talking about money with friends, colleagues, family, or any other relationship that exists is usually topic that is avoided. When running a business, this trend also seems to remain true. Businesses are often reserved when it comes to sharing the company financials with its employees for a variety of fear-based reasons. While every business has
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As a business owner, there are a lot of decisions you need to make about the best policies for your office. You may offer your employees unlimited vacation, the option to telecommute to work, or free lunch. Another benefit to consider offering your staff members is a pet-friendly office environment. Although this may seem counterproductive
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Salon owners are in unique situations when it comes to operating their business as most of these entrepreneurs rent individual stations to hairdressers, who are self-employed. The owners are dependent on the hairdressers to bring in their own business; if they are successful, the salon is busy and profitable. If the hairdressers fail to attract
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Small Business Saturday will be here November 26th, and will be taking downtown Woodstock, GA by storm. Scavenger hunts, selfie contests, prizes and discounts around town will be bringing flocks of customers out to shop small. The initiative was started by American Express to remind people that in between the Black Friday and Cyber Monday
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We all have been told that it doesn’t matter what others think of us, and it should only matter what we think and know about ourselves. While this is good advice, when people are your bread and butter, knowing what they think of your business is important. In the healthcare field, what your customers are
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