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5 Reasons Why Your Retail Business Isn’t Pulling the Numbers It Deserves

January 8, 2019 Jason Fleagle

Did you know that only 20% of businesses would consider themselves successful? The other 80% are deemed as failures because they can’t generate enough income to be a profitable business and they’re failing to hold on to their customers. Working in the retail sector can be even more difficult and also a huge investment, which is why it’s vital that you learn how a business can fail and how you can revive it before it completely drops into the red. So in this post, we’re going to look at five…

The Essential Guide To Renovating Property As A Side Hustle

January 7, 2019 Jason Fleagle

Many would-be property developers refuse to resign from their full time jobs and launch headlong into a new career in real estate on a whim. They sensibly like to test the waters first, purchasing a fixer upper and doing it up in the evenings and at weekends. Learning the ropes this way means your social life will inevitably take a hit, but you won’t have to surrender your income and steady wage. Learning to renovate a property in the most cost efficient way isn’t easy. It can be all too…

Goodbye Hassle: Hello Customers

January 7, 2019 Jason Fleagle

The chances are that you have a lot on your plate, what with trying to run a business. You likely spend your days perfecting your products and workforce. As such, you barely even have time to think about the way your office appears to the public. Sadly, an undesirable physical appearance could stop your sales from even getting off the ground. As such, it’s past time you turned your attention to this. Namely, you need to make sure that the outside of your business is giving customers the right impression.…

How to Accelerate Your Business Growth in The New Year

January 4, 2019 Jason Fleagle

There’s only so much one person can do. Yet, many entrepreneurs feel the need to do it all themselves, which can feel empowering at first, as there are a lot of knowledge gaps that can be filled when starting out by taking this approach – indeed, for many entrepreneurs it’s a necessity to do everything themselves because they don’t have the funds to outsource tasks or employ others for growth. The challenge, however, is that there are so many hours in the day and often business owners are working “in”…

Questions You Need To Ask When Hiring A Machine For Your Business

January 3, 2019 Jason Fleagle

There are many different reasons why businesses require the services of a company offering machinery hire. A lot of businesses go down this route when one of their own machines have broken down, or when demand is high, or they have a job that is bigger than what they usually handle. No matter your reason for requiring machinery hire, there is no denying that you need to choose a hire company with a considerable amount of care. Read on to discover some of the key questions to ask before signing…

Take Care Of Your Business, And Your Business Will Take Care Of You

January 3, 2019 Jason Fleagle

As an entrepreneur, keeping your business in good health is an ongoing battle. However, you can make things a lot easier by ensuring that all of your assets are protected and operating at their peak. The tricky part is knowing where to place your focus. Thankfully, you can make most of the necessary adjustments right away. Learn to take care of the following assets, and your business will be sure to thrive. 1| The People People are the heartbeat of any business. Keeping your employees happy will establish a…

Making Customer Service The Core Of The Business

January 3, 2019 Jason Fleagle

Every small business owner might like to think that they provide good customer service, but service isn’t just about giving a greeting, a smile, and high-quality products and services. It requires you to take into account the barriers and issues your customers face when interacting with the business and what you sell and what you can do to remove those barriers. Here are a few examples worth taking into account. Make convenience the key Self-service is just as important as being able to access members of your team. Look at…

Reasons To Hire Business Brokers When Selling Your Company

January 2, 2019 Jason Fleagle

If you are hoping to sell your business, there is an awful lot that needs to be considered. Most people would agree that transferring the ownership of a company can be complex. You will need to dedicate a lot of time and energy to the process if you go at it alone. Plus, there is always the chance that you will get something wrong if this is an area that you do not have a lot of experience in. With that being said, continue reading to discover some of the…

Signs of a Stubborn Business Leader

December 31, 2018 Jason Fleagle

Growing a business has a huge learning curve. It’s something that requires a lot of trial and error and you’d be surprised at how taxing it can be on both your body and mind. However, now and then, it’s important to take a step back and look at the situation you’re in to see if you’re the problem that is slowing down your business’s growth. In many cases, your stubbornness could be one of the most detrimental factors when it comes to growing your business. Sure, you may have been…

Leaving An Impact As A Local Business

December 28, 2018 Jason Fleagle

In the world of digital business, it’s becoming harder and harder for companies to maintain their local roots. With most of your work being done over the web, you won’t be interacting with the people in your area very much, creating a challenge when it comes to building a relationship with them. Of course, while it isn’t essential that you are an important part of the community, it can certainly help when it comes to winning both customers and support. To help you out in this area, this post will…

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