Although many small businesses can be quite large as defined by the number of employees (usually 500 or less in the U.S.) or by a combination of employees and gross sales in other countries, they may still be owned and…
It is a common expression that small businesses are the backbone of any economy. To further elaborate, it might be said that micro businesses make up a large majority of the small business marketplace. These businesses might be described as…
Every marketing and business development activity ultimately focuses on the following goals: make contact, start a dialogue, and sell. Personal networking, telemarketing, online marketing, email campaigns, and direct mail are all activities businesses can undertake to start interactions with prospective…
Businesses operate in a highly competitive environment. A unique sales process can be a defining strength for a business as it competes with direct business rivals. A defined sales process aims to ensure buyer satisfaction and generate higher revenues. …
It’s getting close to the end of the year, and what happens typically in a business? It is probably the time for annual performance reviews. Everyone who has worked for any period has perhaps had a performance review at one…
Every business, large or small, has a culture. Maybe, it’s called a business culture, corporate culture, or organizational culture, but they are all the same. The culture that is right for one company may not be the right culture for…