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7 Business Communication Blunders to Avoid

Posted on 04/08/2021 by April Stephens

When building a business or brand, your customers are essential entities of the company. Great brands have mastered the art of putting their customers first and treating them like royalties. This revered treatment of customers makes them feel unique and valued. Quality treatment is one of the primary reasons they will stick to your brand, sometimes ahead of the quality of products and services you offer. A business’s most significant error will come in, not knowing how to maintain good communication with clients.

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How Moms Can Be Successful in the Clothing Business

Posted on 04/02/202104/06/2021 by April Stephens

Many moms worldwide nowadays decide to embark on a clothing business while at the same time raising a family. It is by no doubt a challenging thing to do, but many women do it successfully all over the world. Running your own business requires a lot of creativity, excellent time management skills, multitasking, and prioritizing – making it a natural fit with motherhood. Women have the upper hand as they learn all these essential skills for entrepreneurship simply by being a mother. Of course, running a business successfully encompasses many other things as well. If you’re interested in starting your own business but don’t know where to start, take a look at how to start your own business as a working mom.

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How to Build and Maintain a Startup Business

Posted on 03/31/2021 by April Stephens

Starting a new business is exciting and thrilling, but it’s not for the faint heart. While there’s a lot of information online on getting started, it’s not as easy as applying what others say. Note that while every business is unique, there are general points you should never ignore.

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Three Often Forgotten SEO Tips for New Online Merchants

Posted on 03/30/202104/06/2021 by April Stephens

Your first sales are very symbolic and essential. Conducting business in the competitive online market is not as simple as some people think. Yet, your enthusiasm and efforts can make a big turning point for your online shops. The concept of making the first sales should not mislead you. Building the first list of clientele base can be an arduous task. How can you make the battle easier? Let’s see three sure-fire ways to boost online stores and drive sales.

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How Can You Save Your Struggling Small Business?

Posted on 03/03/2021 by April Stephens

To small business owners, their companies are often a life-long dream, and this can make failure extremely heart-breaking for those that have to face it. However, before you pull the plug on your business, you should consider some of the best ways to save it. This guide will take you through some of the ways that could stop your struggling small business from disappearing into the graveyard of companies past.

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How to Start Your Own Business as a Working Mom

Posted on 12/11/202012/11/2020 by April Stephens

Being a mom is a full-time job already, so it can feel like an impossible challenge that you somehow see through every day for those who are working. Though it can seem daunting, starting your own business is also well within the realms of the possible. If you already work and parent then you can own your own business and parent. After all, when you are the boss, you can set up an area for your kids to play or to do their homework if you need to work late. You can make your own hours. You can better combine your work schedule with your responsibilities as a parent.

Taking your time to build a business plan properly and to have everything sorted before launch can take a lot of the stress off of your back. Juggling responsibilities is one thing; trying to prop up a new business that wasn’t thought through properly is another.

That is why you’ll want to start with this guide:

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What Does it Take to be a Successful Entrepreneur

Posted on 12/10/202012/10/2020 by April Stephens

Running a business successfully is never a walk in the park. There is a lot that demands your time and attention as a business owner. You have to deal with employees, customers, suppliers, investors, competitors among others while still handling business uncertainties and changing dynamics.

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Simple Steps to Start a Business from Scratch

Posted on 11/30/202012/01/2020 by April Stephens

One of the most gratifying means to make a living and the most challenging is setting up and making money from your own business. You are in full control of your destiny, and in your hands is the power to increase your chances of success and outweigh the competition. That also implies that you are accountable for all your choices and address whatever challenges arise along the way. So you must get your company on a firm foundation. Here are five main steps that you should take to start from scratch.

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Help Your Business Stay Open and Resilient

Posted on 11/11/202011/11/2020 by April Stephens

Difficult situations such as pandemics, natural disasters, fraud among others are inevitable in business. The current COVID-19 pandemic is a clear indication that you can never tell when disasters can hit and how long they can last. You also can’t tell the extent of the damage.

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