If you have employees, remember this old adage – people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Do you know the first names of each of your team member’s spouse partner or significant other? How about their children’s names? Now what about their pet’s name’s? These are the things that are critical to the success of any team regardless of the level or industry.
Follow @powerhomebizHow Much Do You Make from Your Business?
March 12, 2010 By 3 Comments
You start a business with the hope of primarily making a living from the business. Whether you want to earn just enough money to cover your living expenses or money that will allow you to live a jet setting lifestyle, the business needs to earn money for you. But are you making money from your business?
Follow @powerhomebizPrepare Your Mind for New Challenges Ahead
December 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Prepare your mind for new challenges ahead. You have already taken stock of where you are. You have thought about where you want to go. The next step is to ensure that you are in the right mindset for your entrepreneurial journey, and committing yourself to staying with it. Pat yourself in the back for [...]
Follow @powerhomebizDevelop Your Goals and Strategies for Next Year
December 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Develop your goals and strategies for next year. As a small business or home-based entrepreneur, it is easy to get so caught with the day-to-day running of the business that you fail to think about your ultimate objectives for the business. Who has time to sit down and think about what to do next year, [...]
Follow @powerhomebizImproving Your Small Business: What You Can Learn from Dr. Laura
August 31, 2009 By 1 Comment
We always hear about strong communication being a necessity in relationships to avoid a lovers’ quarrel, but what about when it comes to professional relationships? Many small business owners might not think those Dr. Laura Love type shows and columns have anything to do with their company, but in fact, they might.
Follow @powerhomebizAre You Measuring the Performance of Your Small Business?
July 10, 2009 By 1 Comment
Business is about measure and control. So what measurement tools should we use? The ability to measure business excellence and its performance provides businesses with insight into the financial as well as non-financial ways to analyze their performance in an easily understandable manner.
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March 31, 2009 By 1 Comment
If you have a food business, you need to seriously consider tapping the Web to sell your food items. Learn how other small businesses are selling food on the Internet via their online storefronts.
Follow @powerhomebizNew Year’s Resolutions for Home Business Entrepreneur
December 31, 2008 By 4 Comments
Hope everyone is having a great holiday season, even if the economy is sagging and business owners like you and me are feeling the pinch. It’s almost end of the year, and it’s time again to draw up our New Year’s resolutions for our businesses. Preparing resolutions for the next year is my sort of [...]
Follow @powerhomebizSelling Online: Lessons from the Top Home Furnishing Stores
December 6, 2007 By 1 Comment
My all-time favorite home furnishing store, Bombay Company, discontinued its web operations after the company filed for bankruptcy in October. I guess my purchases cannot keep the company afloat ) Too bad, as I am a big fan of their cherry-colored furniture and stylish home decor items. But there are still a wide variety of [...]
Follow @powerhomebizIncrease Your Business Growth and Cash Flow Through Equipment Leasing
June 30, 2005 By Leave a Comment
“If it can be manufactured, it can be leased.” For the past decade or so, this statement has become more and more true to fact. From computer software to commercial aircraft, equipment leases are utilized day in and day out in a constantly changing and highly aggressive business environment worldwide. To gain or to keep [...]
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