Note: This interview was first published on September 23, 2002 Earning online is not easy. In the early days of ecommerce in the 90s, many high profile dot-coms failed by the wayside. These businesses closed because they were not able to find a big enough market, or their funding run out before they can make a profit. So what about the small and home-based online businesses? … [Read more...] about Selling on the Web: How Small Businesses can Develop their Ecommerce Strategy
Archives for February 2014
How to Deal with Business Failure
Try as we might, we sometimes find our businesses at the brink of failure. Debts are starting to pile up, collectors are starting to call, and all credit cards have been maxed out – and income is simply not enough to cover all expenses. It’s depressing and it’s hard. You can seriously be in a deep funk after your business failed, and you are dealing with the consequences of … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Business Failure
Barbara Miller: It’s Never Too Late to Start a Business
(Note: This article was first published on May 8, 2000) It is never too late to become an entrepreneur. While some people start their entrepreneurial endeavors at a young age, others begin late in life, just when traditional conventions dictate that they should retire and take life a little more easily. One thing is sure, though: no matter what age you start, you need to … [Read more...] about Barbara Miller: It’s Never Too Late to Start a Business
How Greeting Cards Can Be a Powerful Marketing Tool for Your Business
In business as in life it is valuable to learn that the only constant is change and a business that is not constantly changing and adapting to the changing environment will have difficulty surviving. In the past 18 months I have completely changed my marketing strategy for my business (1-800-PLUMBING INC). I realized that many of the tactics I used are no longer cost … [Read more...] about How Greeting Cards Can Be a Powerful Marketing Tool for Your Business
Restoring Personal Touch to Your Online Business
In today's digital age, where transactions are increasingly conducted through screens and algorithms, it's easy for the human element to get lost in the shuffle. However, restoring the personal touch to your online business can be a game-changer. Let's delve into why this matters and how you can accomplish it effectively. Understanding the Digital Dilemma There … [Read more...] about Restoring Personal Touch to Your Online Business