How to be a Great Business Leader

Every great business needs effective and successful leaders — those that inspire employees to work hard and do their best for the business.

Put these 7 habits into practice to ensure you are showing the characteristics of a great business leader…

Increase your Word of Mouth Business Referrals…

A good old fashioned word-of-mouth referral is still the most effective way to grow your business. If you have customers who absolutely love your product, they are likely to recommend you to others.

How to Set Yourself Up For a Successful Day

1. Get an early start.  This extra time will help you avoid rushing, and therefore starting your day off feeling stressed.  Most markets and businesses open by 9 A.M.  Whether you work from home or commute to an office, the more time you’ve had to digest the day’s news and obstacles ahead, the greater advantage you’ll have over your competition.
   

How do you know if your business can benefit from SMS Marketing?

If you are not using SMS marketing for your business, you may be missing out on a fantastic marketing opportunity to attract and retain clients, build long term customer relationships, and generate business or interest.

How to use the LinkedIn Profile Features to Optimize Your Presence..

Stand out With New Profile Image Options Making your profile visual can be a great way of creating the image you want to portray of your professional self. The trend towards getting more visual has taken over all social media sites and LinkedIn profiles are about to get the same treatment.

How to Create a Solid Business Plan...

A business plan is vital when it comes to starting up a successful company. Some people try to skip this step and jump right into starting the business - but if you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail. A business plan clarifies your goals, and ensures that you don’t miss anything out. It is also highly likely that you will need to show your business plans to your lender (if you need one) and also to get a license.

How to utilise your customers’ increased smartphone use to your advantage..

Smartphones are the new enablers of sharp, savvy customers. Customers are now using their smartphones to carry out real time research to track down the right product or service, at the right price, and at the right place. The question is, is your business prepared for them?