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January, 2016

How Joint Marketing Efforts Contribute to Business Productivity

Submitted by Dan Radak on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 15:07

Trying to survive in modern business surroundings is an extreme sport. It requires loads of physical energy and mental strength to fight your business rivals. Now that the Internet is the main driving force behind business on the global level, it is vital for small businesses to join forces with some of their colleagues.

Overcoming Big Problems for Small Businesses

Submitted by Suneera Madhani on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 11:07

When running a small to medium-sized business, there’s always a share of large challenges. While operating this type of business comes with its own set of issues, focusing on best business practices can help to minimize the obstacles that keep it from growing and scaling. Some of the most common issues facing owners of small to medium-sized businesses revolve around making an impression on a target audience, building the best team for your business and being accessible to clients. With a little strategizing and dedicated execution, these issues can be easily met head-on and can even be optimal growth opportunities for both the business owner and bottom line.

Tips for Entrepreneurs on How to Negotiate Successfully

Submitted by Asif Khan on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 11:14

Knowing how to negotiate is the very essence of being a successful entrepreneur. A truly successful negotiation fulfills the goals and needs of all parties involved, the always desirable “win-win” situation. If anyone feels unsatisfied with the outcome, you’ve likely lost out on potentially profitable long-term partnerships and relationships that could have been built upon.  Being a good negotiator is about preparation, control, flexibility and instincts. Asif Khan, CEO of Caremerge, an award-winning tech company that is revolutionizing care coordination and communication in healthcare, offers the following advice on how to be a better negotiator:

Can We Really Trust Teleworkers To Be Productive?

Submitted by Amanda Green on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 10:39

As a small business owner, you may be wondering about telework. The question is not whether you can do it; the question is whether you should do it. The technology to manage remote workers already exists, employee productivity has never been easier to manage with tools such as Asure software offering business owners an efficient mobile-ready solution for tracking employee time and attendance through mobile devices.

Entrepreneur Ideas for Building up Your Client Base from Scratch

Submitted by Brooke Chaplan on Fri, 01/29/2016 - 15:38

A good entrepreneur needs to have many tricks up their sleeve to remain productive and efficient while building up a client base. There will be times when your roster of clients is thick, and others when it gets to be leaner. When you have too many clients, it can be difficult to handle all your administrative tasks while still trying to bring in new business. When your business is lean, you think longingly back to the times when your business was booming. Building a steady client base is about building anticipation and a real need for your product or service. All entrepreneurs should look at these ideas for bulking up their client base.