Stuart HarmanJuly 27, 2015 Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is a management process, which enables effective decision-making and control over the entire organisation. Whilst IBP sits at the heart of many organisations across the globe, until recently it has been a fairly unknown entity in the SME market, but now it is fast becoming the management … Continue reading Why Integrated Business Planning is the Next Big Thing for SMEs
Category Archives: Small Business
Small Business Owners: 5 Ways to Go on Vacation and Not Feel Guilty About It
Megan TotkaJuly 24, 2015 Small business owners are never really off the clock. In 2014, the majority of small business owners did not take a vacation at all. Even when they walk away from their desks, smartphones, and other work responsibilities, the business is still there, lingering. Understandably, most small business owners have trouble completely … Continue reading Small Business Owners: 5 Ways to Go on Vacation and Not Feel Guilty About It
4 Ways Twitter Can Help Your Small Business
Josh GreesonbachJuly 19, 2015 77% of Fortune Global 100 companies use Twitter, says The Realtime Report. So if you thought that Twitter is only for teenagers, think again. As social media usage has grown, so has the understanding that it can effectively be used to help businesses in general and small business in particular. So … Continue reading 4 Ways Twitter Can Help Your Small Business
Why you Must Forecast your Balance Sheet – Part 2
Alan HartJuly 19, 2015 It is not as hard as you think and the results will greatly justify the effort In the first part of this series we saw why we need to be able to forecast our company’s balance sheet. In this installment we will see examples of how a forecasted balance sheet is … Continue reading Why you Must Forecast your Balance Sheet – Part 2
Do You Need Social Media For Your Small Business?
Kathleen BoothJuly 17, 2015 [HINT: The answer is YES!] Is your target audience influenced by social media? Will social media really get them to open their pocketbooks? The answer may surprise you. Digital interactions influence 36 cents of every dollar spent in the retail store, or approximately $ 1.1 trillion total according to CMO.com. So … Continue reading Do You Need Social Media For Your Small Business?
5 Hacks To Doubling Your Small Business Revenue Stream
Rick DelgadoJuly 17, 2015 As a small business, you’re always looking for new ways to increase your revenue stream and add to your client base. From one month to the next, you can’t always guarantee how business will go–but you can help build your business up, increase your revenue stream, and solidify your position in … Continue reading 5 Hacks To Doubling Your Small Business Revenue Stream
7 Vital Functions Of Marketing For Small Business Prosperity
Patrick SitkinsJuly 17, 2015 Marketing basics for small business are a vital part of the short and long-term success of the organization. You have the opportunity to see increased revenue and profitability by considering every function of marketing and the benefits reaped by creating a sound marketing plan around all 7 functions of marketing. Marketing … Continue reading 7 Vital Functions Of Marketing For Small Business Prosperity
Christmas in July Sales Flourish, SMBs Should Take Note
Megan ConleyJuly 15, 2015 In the retail world, summer is historically a slow season, lacking the massive shopping holidays other seasons present. Yet, big box retailers aren’t letting the summer blues affect their bottom line. Instead, notorious brands including the likes of Amazon and Walmart are launching “Christmas in July,” a series of sales through … Continue reading Christmas in July Sales Flourish, SMBs Should Take Note
10 Budget-Friendly Local Marketing Ideas For Small Business
Mike RyanJuly 15, 2015 One tremendous advantage small, local businesses have over chains and ecommerce sites is their distinctive individuality. There is nothing nameless or faceless about your local business – at least as long as you’re marketing smartly within your community. Locally-focused businesses have more options than ever to reach out to people in … Continue reading 10 Budget-Friendly Local Marketing Ideas For Small Business
Simple Ways Bootstrappers Can Keep Business Facebook Pages Fresh
Christine SkiffingtonJuly 14, 2015 Bootstrappers are jacks of all trades. They can do it all thanks to quick and easy strategies that keep them focused and their business running in top form. When it comes to Facebook, they know the simple tactics that can help them make the most out of every post. To maximize … Continue reading Simple Ways Bootstrappers Can Keep Business Facebook Pages Fresh
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