Many small business owners start their business employing the bootstrapping technique, or starting using limited resources. This technique means you use little to no money and spend on only what you absolutely need while not looking for external sources to fund your venture. Here are some suggestions for whichever phase of business you may be in. Start For those just starting out you know that you need a plan and some basic office items for your office. Now is the time to take advantage of the programs that are available though non-profits such as the SBA or SCORE or check [...]
Three things all small businesses should have.
You have started your business and well on your way to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Having a plan, no matter how crude or organized, will help you forge ahead but have you thought about what else you will need to keep the road smooth. Here are three things that I have for my business that keep me on the road to happiness. Procedures manual: I have an outline of all my processes from prospecting to client project spaces. I originally created it so that I was sure I had well rounded procedures for each step of my business, however I [...]
Think Spring…Organizing your office
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I know it is not quite spring yet but with the summer weather we are having on the East Coast I cannot help but think Spring. It started by me going through some closets and clothing as I do at the beginning of every season. One of those closets is in my office and after I am done going through my “work” clothes I usually move on to the desk, file cabinets and shelves. This is not the only “cleaning” that you should do. Below are some other parts of our business which need a regular look at and touch [...]
5 Minutes To a Better Business You.
Just yesterday I was reading the article “How 30 Minutes a Day Can Increase Your Intelligence” which talked about adding 30 minutes a day to expand your horizons. It was for the most part about reading 30 minutes a day. I do a lot of reading and this got me wondering if everyone out there is investing in themselves by learning something new. As a small business owner it is imperative that I continue to build on the skills that I have and learn about what is new and upcoming. I figure the more I know the more valuable an [...]
