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How to Build a $6 Million Training Company with Kevin Cope CEO of Acumen Learning
February 11th, 2024|
What does it take to start a $6 million training business? Kevin Cope founded Acumen Learning in 2002, the leader in business acumen training. Kevin's [...]
What Happens If a Company Fails an Audit?
February 10th, 2024|
If your company is going through an audit or will go through an audit soon, you might be asking "What would happen if a company [...]
MOVING TO SAN DIEGO Without a JOB | Pros and Cons
February 9th, 2024|
Are you dreaming about moving to San Diego without a job? Perhaps you are escaping the seemingly endless winters or just want a [...]
48 Low Cost Marketing Tactics to Get More Customers
Do you dream of doubling or even tripling your revenue? The most successful businesses can figure out a way to get more customers or users cost-effectively. What is the best way to get out the word about your business? What secrets do you need to implement to get ahead of your competition? How can you profitably get more customers? Marketing is an ongoing challenge for all businesses. Startups and established businesses must conquer the customer acquisition battle. I challenge you to implement the following low-cost, high-impact marketing methods to promote your business. It's customers, not products that make a [...]
How to Avoid Failure in Business
Have you ever wondered why some businesses fail and others succeed? There are many reasons. Some are more obvious than others. The key is to understand that you can prevent business failure. Magic is not needed. You have the power to learn the skills necessary for success. Listen to the following podcast to learn how to avoid business failure. We are covering several reasons for business failure and how to avoid them: No planning or business strategy. Business success tips. Inability to learn from failure. Poor management skills. Lack of capital. Lack of profit. No focus. Personal [...]
Understanding the Difference Between Cryptocurrencies and Stocks
As investment vehicles, stocks and cryptocurrencies share a few similarities. Both have skyrocketed in terms of value in recent years, and both offer potential for financial gain. It’s a misconception, however, to think that one can stand in for another and vice versa. For starters, the very natures of stocks and cryptocurrencies are different, and so are the regulatory frameworks that guide their use. So while it’s true that cryptocurrencies and stocks provide opportunities for individuals to grow their wealth, they do so through different mechanisms. Cryptocurrencies and Stocks in a Nutshell To get the gist of cryptocurrencies, it’s important [...]
Giving a Presentation? Here’s How to Connect with Your Audience
A great presenter manages to connect with every single person in the room—whether they’re presenting to 10 colleagues or 10,000 strangers. Of course, there’s not enough time in the day to sit down and chat with every single audience member at length. But you can design your presentation to resonate with each viewer, giving them a reason to engage with your content and retain the most important information. [adrotate group="4"] Are you giving a presentation in the coming future? Here’s how to better connect with your audience. Understand Your Exact Audience As one contributor for The Balance Careers writes, “Your [...]
Easiest Steps to Succeed In Your Clothing Business
Getting in the fashion business can be tricky because there are myriad of factors likely to go against you. For starters, if you are new in the industry and people don’t know about you, it may take some time to convince them to buy your designs. You could build a following as a fashion blogger, then start a brand. And your most loyal follower would become your first customers. Fashion also changes quickly, what’s popular today isn’t tomorrow. You need a creative and talented team that can keep up with the rapid changes. In any case, making the [...]
Is Your Current ERP Failing Your Business?
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software allows companies of all sizes to run more efficiently. Your business can become more effective in accounting, inventory management, human resources and customer service. The best programs work to improve functions at nearly every level of the company. How can you know if your ERP is helping or hurting your business? Pay attention to return on investment (ROI). Enterprise software often comes with a hefty price tag. If you can't break even or gain an ROI, it may not be working for you. You can choose to adjust how you're using it or chat with [...]
What It Takes to Run A Law Office
For small law firms just getting started takes a lot of work. It takes a strong leader, someone who is excellent at planning and management as well as marketing. Strong client relation skills and partner compensation plans are also vital. [adrotate group="4"] Whether you’re new to this or just looking to improve office efficiency, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are a few ways to make sure your law office is operating at its best. Partners and Employees Unless you’re running solo, the individuals you work with are the core of what your firm has to offer. A [...]
Bridge Loans 101: A Guide to Everything You Need To Know Before Applying
Bridge loans are a type of short-term loan used in real estate transactions. Like hard money loans, they are secured by the borrower’s property. Typically, the purpose of a bridge loan is to provide capital while other, more permanent financing such as a home loan is secured. Lenders may offer a commercial and/or residential bridge loan. Why Use a Bridge Loan? As the name implies, borrowers use bridge loans to bridge the gap between their current financial situation and their real estate purchasing needs. For residential borrowers, this typically means buying a new house before selling a previous home. The [...]
3 Online Tools Every Member of Your Staff Must Install
When your business stalls in its beginning stages, it can be easy to get complacent about online security. You might not see the need for it as of yet, as what is there to steal? Beyond backing up data, you end up implementing few actual security protocols. [adrotate group="4"] However, these days it is foolhardy not to treat every bit of business information as precious. Privacy is very important in our personal lives, but it takes on another level of severity when it comes to business. The most minor data breaches can lead to stolen ideas, technical chaos, and legal [...]
10 Low Cost Business Ideas to Help You Earn Some Extra Cash
[adrotate group="4"] Are you serious about starting a business? You can start a business without quitting your full-time job. You don't have to change your life completely. You don't have to take huge risks either. There are many ways to can start part-time or side businesses to earn some extra income. Consider these low-cost business ideas if you are trying to make some extra cash: Pet Counselor: Humans love their pets. There are countless products and services pet lovers are happy to pay for. If you find yourself being very intuitive with animals, you can be the next dog whisperer! Do [...]
U.S. vs. Canada: Which is better for business
Now that the world is slowly getting back on track, the stock market is at its all time high, and the world economy is starting to recover, many entrepreneurs ask themselves: which country is better, US or Canada? There is of course no straightforward answer, but we’ll try to examine the strong sides of each, and hopefully by the time you finish reading this article, you’ll have a better idea about which country is better to start a business in. To do that we will need to examine a few areas: each country's banking sector, taxation, and salaries. These make [...]
41 Marketing Mistakes Failing Businesses Make
You want to avoid marketing mistakes, right? All entrepreneurs make mistakes. Some are larger than others. Some will hurt your business more than others. Marketing mistakes are among the larger mistakes businesses can make. The worst thing about marketing mistakes is that most entrepreneurs are unaware of them. To avoid marketing mistakes, we have listed some of the most common ones below: #1 - Ignoring the importance of blogging Every marketing strategy should include a blog. Fortune 500 companies have effective blogs. Small businesses have blogs that differentiate them from their competition. Your blog could generate the majority of your website [...]
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