Category Small Business

Competing Against the Big Guys

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Small businesses have a never-ending dilemma of how to compete against larger companies that target their same customers. This situation will not change, so small businesses must develop strategies to compete, remain profitable, and grow. While larger businesses may have…

Does Employee Turnover Matter?

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Quick answer: definitely yes. Employee turnover is an important measurement for small businesses to track and understand. It is the rate at which employees voluntarily leave or are terminated and replaced in a business. This metric can help employers identify…

Calculated Risk in a Small Business

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Calculated risk-taking is a strategy that small businesses use to identify and pursue opportunities that can bring in higher profits while minimizing the potential for losses or failure. It involves testing different solutions (assessing the risks) associated with a particular…

Scaling Your Small Business

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Scaling up a small business is a challenging but rewarding process. The expression is used frequently, but what does it mean? Scaling up involves taking a business from its current state and expanding it to reach new heights. It is…

If It Needs Doing, Do It Now

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From restricted cash flow to poor employee morale, small businesses and SMEs can experience various issues or problems that ultimately affect net profit. The ramifications, such as a loss in productivity and sales, can be immediate. At the same time,…