5 Common Characteristics of Entrepreneurs

There are certain characteristics of entrepreneurs that lead them to being successful at what they do! For starters and just to dispel the myth, successful entrepreneurs are 'born' they are NOT made! For people who assume otherwise this should be good news and will hopefully motivate them onto bigger and better things!

Here are 5 common characteristics typically found in people who have found success in their chosen field as small business owners!

So You Think You Have Social Media Covered? Here Are A Few Reasons You Might Want to Think Again!

I remember when the Internet first gained prominence and it became apparent that having a Web site was essential for any commercial enterprise.

Back then, Web designers were not plentiful and few people thought to hire a professional to create a Web site. They felt that ANY Web presence was better than none at all, and they found people they knew to help them who were “into the whole Internet thing.”

2 Main types of federal loans for small business in the state of California

If you are a small business owner and reside in the state of California, then you can opt for federal business loan. Mainly there are two federal business loans in the state of California - California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) and the Small Business Loan Guarantee Program (SBLGP). Though these two programs have slowed down in recent times due to budgetary cuts, but still these two programs play vital role in the state. Now here we discuss about these two programs.

Your PPC Marketing Campaigns Don’t Have to Suffer

As a small business owner, your pay-per-click (PPC) efforts don’t have to suffer; in fact, they can be one of the backbones of your company.

For some businesses, however, their PPC marketing campaigns have struggled to gain traction, leaving their marketing efforts at a level that is far from productive, especially when it comes to return on investment (ROI).

Preliminary Results for the Second Voting Round Revealed. The Companies At The Top Are Very Close. Only 5 Days Left

Voting for selecting the second monthly winner is in full swing. Though nothing is decided at this point. The voting closes on June 10th, so the results we are presenting below are not final. There is still time for the overall picture to change. Don't procrastinate to vote for the company you want to see at the finals!

Don’t Kill the Salesman: Three Ways Consumer Trends are Influencing Sale

A number of publications have suggested that advancements in technology have made the traditional salesperson obsolete. It’s easy to see that the sales process has changed over the past ten years; however, crediting that change to technology alone is inaccurate. Customers, like salespeople, are a key part of the sales process. As a result, consumer trends play an important role in determining which sales techniques work and which don’t.

Your Small Business Blog Involves 3 Key Strategies

Developing a small business blog that will 'earn' you an income involves 3 completely separate strategies you must get right! Obviously at the core of any blogging site is the high quality content people want and need, but getting traffic and achieving sales success involve separate strategies themselves!

Let's examine the 3 strategies any blogger must master if ultimately they are to achieve any degree of sales success with their platform!

Look Within For Answers

Today, there's word that another company is stalling its IPO because Facebook's was less-than optimal.  This could be a good business decision; however, brands and target markets vary; it could be a mistake as well.  Should brands look laterally or within to come to business conclusions?   It's a good question; and it's good practice to be aware of your surroundings; but, should your brand "follow" the decisions of others?

10 Ways to Lose the Sale

Remember the old saying “Good Salesmen are Born”.  Well, anyone can become a good salesperson if they can learn and master the basic sales skills.  Sales techniques have dramatically changed over the years.  Gone are the old school selling methods of talking incessantly and pushing a customer into a sale. 

Outsourcing Versus Out-Tasking

Many companies are quite confused in the way they should implement outsourcing and out-tasking in their businesses. Some may not even know the difference between the two. Outsourcing, over the years has greatly changed how people do their business and how these people distribute tasks essential to the company. However, although outsourcing is a widely known company activity, the difference between the two and the best times to use whichever is not yet clear to everyone. So, to save everyone from futile researches, here is a quick guide to outsourcing and out-tasking: the differences between the two and which to use in different kinds of situations.

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