On the way success, there will be lessons learnt since experience is the best teacher. New entrepreneurs can emulate and learn from the experienced entrepreneurs so as to avoid common mistakes that are bound to occur when starting a business. Not only does this save resources, but is also saves time spent in rectifying mistakes and instead new entrepreneurs can ...

To be successful as a leader requires a combination of skills and traits to make you outstanding. While there are several challenges that surround leadership positions, some leaders still manage to exhibit traits that best describes them to be successful.  On the same note, we asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the best traits of a successful leader. #1- Four ...

Entrepreneurs and business owners are being more creative with their budgets. Now more than in the recent years, entrepreneurs have had to stretch their dollars to ensure they get the most return on their investments. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about their best tips for bootstrapping ventures. #1- Outsource strategically For companies looking to lower their costs, my advice ...

Starting a business can be difficult. Even with an exceptional business plan and the necessary capital you would need, it is sometimes difficult to create a strong and sustaining business. We asked a few entrepreneurs and business owners what their biggest hurdle was when starting their business. #1- Bootstrapping When I bought my company, I bootstrapped the entire purchase. I ...

Search Engine Optimization, known as SEO, is an essential tools in any small businesses arsenal. SEO is all about making sure your website and services are seen online ahead of competitors. It’s easy in theory, of course. Yet SEO isn’t about going down a list of rules and checking off some boxes. It’s a little more complicated than that. The strategies ...

Franchising is one of the central parts of the American economy, a lot of business and jobs that were created after the great recession is as a result of franchises. In America, franchising business is still very popular and famous especially in the small business in the country. The franchising sector has experienced tremendous growth concerning its volume and ubiquity; ...

In the business world, it can be difficult for younger people to successfully manage those who are older than they are. This is partially because we are taught to respect our elders, and it is partially because those who are older may believe that their life experience informs them in a way that a younger person may not understand. What ...

Customer support is one of the most important parts of every business and without good customer service, customer acquisition and retention would be very difficult. Many businesses are not spending enough time and money in investing in their customer support departments, and this is a crucial mistake. An astonishing 78 percent of customers do not want to make a transaction ...

Entrepreneurs and business owners are being more creative with their budgets. Now more than in more recent years entrepreneurs have had to stretch their dollars to ensure they get the most return on their investments. A few entrepreneurs and business owners shared their best tips for running their business on a tight budget. #1 – Another Set of Eyes My best ...

For the small business owner, whether he calls himself a CEO or an entrepreneur, whether his ambitions are regional, national or international, one thing is common to this particular individual: There will come a time when he will need – and when he will seek ways to acquire or apply for – additional working capital. Knowing when to make that ...