With the recent financial crisis showing signs of clearing up, many small businesses are now looking to fortify their fortunes and make up for the losses they suffered over the past two years. While some find success an uphill climb, others seem to be able to breeze through the process simply because they know what makes the difference and what counts at the end of the day.
So if you’re a small business, here’s what you need to do to chalk out your strategy for long-term success:
“¢ Make customer service your USP: You may be on the same playing field as the big boys in the business and the rules of the game may remain the same.…
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Businesses today need to look beyond geographical borders in order to expand. There is a whole world of consumers, customers and clients out there waiting to buy your service or product. Opportunities aplenty await the astute businessman willing to take the risk and go global.
As the recession continues to extend into 2010, we continue to be inundated by news about the challenges that face the small business community.
There aren’t many good news stories about banks these days so if you’re looking for a new bank you may be facing the quagmire of what to look for and who to turn to when searching for a new bank. The answer may rest upon what your personal and or business banking needs are.
Small business owners have a higher risk of identity fraud than other adults according to a recent study co-sponsored by ITAC, the Identity Theft Assistance Center, and The Financial Services Roundtable.
Through recent advances in technology, the number of individuals working from home offices has greatly increased in the past decade. When individuals have taken the proper steps, home offices allow one to work from the comfort and convenience of home without sacrificing productivity. There are a variety of reasons why individuals would choose to work from home.
One of the biggest challenges facing small business owners is “How do I distinguish myself from my competitors?”
So you benchmark your company against others in your industry. Maybe you look at maximizing revenue per full-time employee, increasing first call resolution in your contact center or IT expense as a percent of revenue. How do you compare to your competitors? Is that the right comparison?
Maybe you’re working the tradeshow at the industry’s big annual convention for the next four days. Perhaps it’s a long-planned romantic vacation to an exotic resort in the Caribbean. Or maybe you’re just calling it a night and are heading home for the evening. No matter what your situation, there’s likely to be a time when you aren’t at the office, but you need to access something that’s on your office computer.
