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I knew that everyday I was wasting time and costing myself money by the little things:
- Looking on my computer for that one file or webinar link or product information but couldn’t remember where I saved it.
- My “To Do” list was a bunch of bits of paper and stickies scattered on my desk, in my car, in my computer bag.
- My receipts and other financial records were stuffed in file folders, in my car, and on the dining room table.
- My passwords were bits of sticky notes, an out-of-date text file, and different emails in my Outlook.
- When I started new projects, I felt overwhelmed just trying to figure out how to keep track of what to do, when to do it, and if I go it done – only to become so discouraged that I seldom properly completed a project.
Continue reading “Tired of the Little Things You Do Costing You Time, and Most Important, Money?”→
Guest Blog by Jeannine Aversa • The Associated Press • August 2, 2010
 WASHINGTON – Wealthy Americans aren’t spending so freely anymore. And the rest of us are feeling the squeeze.
The question is whether the rich will cut back so much as to tip the economy back into recession – or if they will spend at least enough to sustain the recovery.
The answer may not be clear for months. But their cutbacks help explain why the rebound could be stalling. The economy grew at just a 2.4 percent rate in the April-June quarter, the government said Friday, much slower than the 3.7 percent rate for the first quarter.
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 Yeah, sure it’s easy, and of course, that title is a little tongue in cheek. It takes a lot of hard work to get a business off the ground. But, it’s worth every hour I’ve spent getting to where I am now.
When I decided to start my graphic/web design and marketing business, I tried hard to find a good startup guide. I couldn’t find any that had all the steps. So, I decided to write one. So far, it’s mostly just the bare-bones outline (which is long enough as it is) you see in this article.
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In this post, I’ll discuss the last element of SWOT: Threats
Threats
Finally, you need to look at the threats to your business. Although we don’t like to think of them, we all face threats in our business. Many times, threats are out of our control. These can be a downturn in the economy (such as we have recently experienced), a shift in market demographics, or perhaps a new super store opening in your local area. It is vital to think about and be prepared for such events.
- What obstacles does your company face?
- What does your competition offer that could take business away from you or stunt your company’s growth?
Continue reading “Analyze Your Competition – Part 3″→
In this post, I’ll discuss the next two elements of SWOT: Weaknesses and Opportunities.
Weaknesses
Next take a look at your company’s weaknesses. This is not only from your perspective, but also from your competitors’ perspective. Yes, it is sometimes tough to think about your weaknesses. But to clearly understand your competitive advantage, you must be honest with yourself now and face any unpleasant truths so they can be resolved as soon as possible.
- What does your company do poorly?
- What things or activities should be avoided?
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As every business owner knows, success in business means offering something more compelling, more enticing than the competition. This three-part article will help you measure your strengths against your competitors. I also offers strategies and recommended solutions to take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace.
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No matter what time of year, it is always good to stop and ask yourself: How Do You Love Your Customers?
What do I mean? Let me rephrase: “What do you do to show your customers that you appreciate them?”
Typically each year at the holidays, everyone is doing something – from emails to holiday cards to “thank you for your business” gifts. And the holidays are the logical time to tell your customers how much you appreciate them.
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