1. Start with a plan Social tools are easy to use and you can get started with organic posts for free. That might make it tempting to dive in and just start posting. But like every good business strategy, using social media for small business success needs to start with a good plan. Without a plan, you have no clear goal for what you’re trying to achieve. That means there’s no way to measure your results. Take the time to create a social media plan right upfront. This ensures that all your social efforts support specific business goals. Here are… Read More
Ways to Become a More Successful Entrepreneur
Whether you’re just starting out or are an old pro, who doesn’t want to be a more successful entrepreneur? Owning your own business gives you a sense of freedom and empowerment. You can build things and watch them grow. Entrepreneurs make decisions for themselves, realize their creative visions, and develop lasting relationships with other entrepreneurs, customers, and vendors. It’s a great way to live. That’s why I’ve founded so many companies — I can’t get enough. That’s why I’ve put together these tips to help you to become more successful. 1. Get gritty Grit is perseverance. Grit is the go-get-’em… Read More
Six Reasons Branding Is More Important
Branding gives your audience a clear sense of purpose and direction– a credible voice that people want to listen to. There is widespread ambivalence about the relevance of branding, especially among startups and small businesses looking to find their feet in an innately hostile environment. For the most part, small businesses remain blinded by the erroneous assumption that brands exclusively signify the ‘bigger’ fish in the bond who have unrestrained access to massive budgets and nationwide recognition. As a result, they acquiesce to their fate and do precious little other than coming up with fancy looking business cards or a… Read More