While most business owners may find it hard to come up with new ideas, there is really no excuse for having a poor business plan. During the early days of your startup journey, you should be able to do two things better than anything else: 1) give a straightforward and persuasive 30-second elevator pitch; and 2) develop a concise and … Read More
7 strategies for actually achieving your goals
We all want to stay focused on our goals, but that can be hard with all of life’s twists and turns. With all of your professional and personal demands, you might feel like you don’t have enough time to relax, have fun or plan for the future. Before long, your goals can seem out of reach. Good leaders know that … Read More
Using SWOT analysis to grow your business
6 tips to help you understand, evaluate and take advantage of your SWOT analysis when applying it to the growth plan of your business. The use of SWOT Analysis allows you to identify the strengths of your business, minimize its weaknesses, take advantage of opportunities and overcome threats. It helps you improve your business success by addressing three key issues, … Read More
Could partnership be right for your business?
Searching for the perfect business partner isn’t easy. But if you are lucky enough to find a good match, the rewards can be great. Sometimes, sharing the burden of doing business can make a lot of sense, but is it worth giving up your autonomy for a share in your equity and control? Forsaking equity might not seem like a … Read More
7 great tips for setting business goals
We all have to set goals for our business. And some ways of doing this are better than others, certainly when it comes to achieving results. Here we’ve picked seven of the best: 1. Ask yourself, “What do I really want?” When it comes down to it, if the goals you’re setting don’t nag at the back of your mind … Read More