Tips to Get Your Small Business Holiday Ready
The holiday season is a key “make it or break it” time for small businesses. Constellation notes that many businesses rely on the holiday shopping rush to generate a large portion of their annual revenue. That's why it's so important to have a solid strategy in place to make the most of the holiday season. There are a few key areas that you'll need to focus on to make sure your small business is prepared for the holidays. These include decorating your store, hiring additional staff, revising your
Get To The Green: Implementing Sustainable Practices in Your Higgins Lake-Roscommon Small Business
Recent studies have confirmed that among the qualities consumers consider before purchasing from a specific brand, sustainability still ranks one of the most important. Put simply, green initiatives within your business can have a positive impact on both the environment and your bottom line. As non-eco-friendly processes and materials tend to be more accessible and affordable, you’ll need to think more carefully about every expenditure. These tips from the Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber of Commerce are a
You Can Create a Business Post-Pandemic and We'll Tell You How
Now that we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel that is the COVID-19 pandemic, it is time to start getting back into the real world to face the next stage of our lives. For many, the dream is to start their own business, and though some things may be uncertain, this is actually a great time to become an entrepreneur and make that goal a reality. Here are some great tips for how to build a business from the ground up. Use What You Know If you want to start a business but you are clueless as to
Negotiations: You Can't Always Get What You Want
You can't always win in negotiations and knowing when to walk away is essential to preserving your interests. Trying to simply close a sale regardless of the cost can lead to undesirable effects in the long run. Harboring the attitude that you must close a deal at all expense will cost you. You may be tempted to agree to certain terms in the heat of the moment just to have another deal under the belt. However, conceding to terms that don't directly benefit you can lead to future disasters including
