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How to Negotiate Better Deals with Suppliers

Aug 04, 2011

It can be worth your time to try and negotiate better deals with current and prospective suppliers given the cost-cutting opportunities. Any reduction in costs may translate into higher profits for you.... Read More

Playing It Safe: One Entrepreneurs Plan for Success

Aug 04, 2011

Stephanie Orma, founder of She's So Creative, built up her business before turning to bank loans, which she achieved by solid business planning. Comprehensive business planning can mean the difference between success and failure.... Read More

Build Out Your Business Operations

Aug 04, 2011

The best businesses find a way to balance operations and sales and marketing needs. By creating an equilibrium between operations, sales, and marketing, youll face the greatest test of your growing business.... Read More

Overseas Growth Exploding

Aug 04, 2011

Doing business overseas involves external factors that can impact operations, but also can be a growth opportunity. Sophie Ann Terrisse, founder of STC Associates, says global exposure helped them grow and gain new clients.... Read More

Get Lean and Focus On Growth

Aug 04, 2011

While implementing lean strategies to adjust to the economic environment is a wise strategy, do not cut too much. Small business owners need not sacrifice long-term growth when the times get tough.... Read More

Managing a Growing Business

Aug 04, 2011

Growing companies can actually grow themselves into trouble. Companies need business growth strategies designed specifically for their conditions and circumstances to avoid the negative consequences of expanding too quickly.... Read More

Sell In Foreign Markets

Aug 04, 2011

Growing global demand, trends in foreign exchange markets, and the ease of doing business overseas are all reasons to consider selling goods and services in foreign markets.... Read More

Small Businesses Going Global

Aug 04, 2011

Big corporations arent the only ones who can have a global footprint. As the importance of overseas exposure grows each year, small businesses are working to expand their export business.... Read More

Growing Through Acquisition

Aug 04, 2011

Mergers and acquisitions is one way to gain market share. Consider purchasing competitors and supplemental businesses to eliminate competition, add value to existing operations, enter a new market, or as an investment.... Read More

Measuring Direct Marketing Campaigns

Aug 04, 2011

It's important to track the return on investment for marketing dollars, particularly for smaller firms with limited budgets and in tough times when businesses are tightly managing costs.... Read More

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