 
							
					
															
					
					 by Erica Blocker | Jan 28, 2018 | Blog
A strong business image is essential for attracting new customers. Most consumers are attracted to a company based on its reputation and image. Present yourself in a professional manner, and you will see more people taking notice. On the flip side, businesses with a...				
					 
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Erica Blocker | Jan 28, 2018 | Blog
The art of keeping costs low is something that will take any business a while to perfect. There will be things you thought were essentials that later prove to not be so critical. There will also be things that you might have previously neglected that turn out to be...				
					 
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Erica Blocker | Jan 28, 2018 | Blog
Disruptions to your business can have more serious consequences than you might think. Whenever you’re not working when you should be, you could be losing money. And once you’ve lost some of those precious hours, catching up is difficult. Many things can...				
					 
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Erica Blocker | Jan 24, 2018 | Blog
Image Credit Bootstrapping is a term used by startups – usually in the technology sector – to describe the process of starting a business with little to no money. And there are lots of things to take away from the idea, even if you are just running a...				
					 
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Erica Blocker | Jan 24, 2018 | Blog
If you’re on the verge of launching a new business or in the early stages of steering a startup to safety, you may be aware of the fear-inducing statistics. Nine out of ten new businesses fail, with cash flow problems often being the most common cause. If you’re eager...				
					 
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Erica Blocker | Jan 24, 2018 | Blog
If you are wondering whether or not now is a good time to get started with that business idea of yours, there are a number of things to look out for. It can be tough when you have had a business idea brewing away in your brain for a long time and you want it to go...				
					 
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Erica Blocker | Jan 22, 2018 | Blog
You may or may not agree, but how much money you make is a good way to keep score in the world of business. That’s just how it is. It’s all about profits, profits and much more profits. However, it isn’t as easy as detailing how you’ll make money in your business plan...				
					 
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Erica Blocker | Jan 22, 2018 | Blog
There is no denying it: starting an online business is a whole lot easier than starting a physical business. Overhead costs are lower. The reach is often greater and things, in general, seem easier to manage. But that doesn’t make it a walk through the park by any...				
					 
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Erica Blocker | Jan 21, 2018 | Blog
Every business needs to know its niche. If you’re not clear about what you’re offering, you’re never going to appeal to the right customers. Far too many entrepreneurs leave this issue hanging, which can damage your chances of making money and growing into...				
					 
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Erica Blocker | Jan 21, 2018 | Blog
In business, it can often seem like all of your customer-related efforts focus on capturing customers in the first instance. Being able to bring a new customer to your business is absolutely vital for the future survival of your company and it’s also the most...