The market has gotten tighter, people or spending less, finding work is harder to do. So what is a contractor (or any other small business) suppose to do. There are some things that all contractors should be working on right now, weather they are busy or not. If they are done consistently you will be … Read more
If you just started a new business, you may be wondering “What are the most powerful first steps I can take to market your services?” I know it’s overwhelming because there are so many exciting marketing opportunities. However, there are three particular methods that you can count on to jumpstart your business and get the … Read more
Of late, many of us have been registering ourselves on various social networking websites like Twitter, Orkut, Facebook, LinkedIn and many others. But do we know how to go about it? It’s important to get the word out about your new business. Hiring a Public Relations firm is pricey and not always worth the money. … Read more
Before we talk about specific networking tips I want to address a critical aspect of networking that is often overlooked. Sometimes we are so eager to network that we don’t stop to consider whether or not we are investing our energy in the right places. Many networking groups will allow you to try before you … Read more
Small businesses don’t have the capital to devote to entire payroll departments, legal departments, etc. Outsource to independent contractors whenever possible. In the long run it is cheaper and is definitely a smart business decision. You need to set up a schedule for your network marketing business. Now preparing this schedule and keeping it aside … Read more
Networking and connecting can be incredibly rewarding. And as you get the hang of it you may determine that the time has come for you to start your own networking group. While many who choose to will succeed, the risk involved should be measured against the potential reward before jumping in. If you want to … Read more
Have you by chance seen a movie called “The Company Men” with Ben Affleck? It’s about a group of highly successful men who get dumped by their big corporation and find themselves out of a job. It’s a very rocky road for all of them. In fact, one of the former employees is so depressed … Read more