Creating an export business plan
An effective export business plan lays the foundations for overseas success. Each piece of the plan should come together to create a blueprint that will see your business prosper in the years ahead. Goals The foundation of your export business...
Ten steps for a financially successful exit
Successfully exiting a business is a dream for many owners. Follow these ten steps and you’ll be in great shape to make your dream become a reality. Many entrepreneurs desire to build and sell a thriving business. A financially successful...
Nine ways to retain great employees
While your tools, skills and reputation allow you to operate, it’s your staff who can often influence your trade business’s progress. Hiring great workers is only half the solution. Once you hire them, you’ve got to retain them. Here’s how....
Starting a small business – Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions about starting a business that come up frequently. Q: I’m thinking about turning my hobby into a business. Do I have to form a corporation? A: No, you don’t have to form a corporation to...
Build your marketing plan by creating awareness
You probably already have a coordinated marketing plan, set prices, and know what you’re doing. However, to create more awareness and increase sales of your offerings, you may need to make some minor adjustments to your overall marketing strategy. Create...
Why it can pay to buy an existing business
If you’re looking impartially and unemotionally at the options ahead when starting your own business, you have to admit simply buying one already in operation is incredibly appealing. Not only do you get experienced staff and an existing customer base,...