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Feb32023 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to build a strong brand for a small business

Business

Building a strong brand is essential for small businesses looking to stand out in a crowded market and establish trust with their customers. A well-defined brand identity, consistent visual identity, and compelling brand message can help small businesses differentiate themselves from the competition and attract new customers. In this article, we'll explore six steps to help small businesses build a strong brand. Define your brand identity One of the first steps in building a strong brand is to define your brand identity. This involves understanding your target audience, your unique value proposition, and the personality you want your brand to convey. When defining your brand identity, it is important to consider the following: Target audience Who are you trying to reach wit...

Jul192022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to finance small business venture

Finance

Entrepreneurial endeavoring attracts a risky lot. Once the great business idea is developed, it is time to handle the finances. First, it is best to obtain a clear understanding of the difference between business capital and a business loan. The word "capital" has different meanings in finance, economics, and politics. Business financial capital represents ownership in a business. If it is a sole proprietorship business venture that means 100% capital belongs to the sole business owner. Generally, a business has both capital value and liability exposure. Loans represent the leasing of capital, typically with interest, from another. It must be repaid. Loans come with certain legal obligations and constitutes a business risk or business liability. Self-Help Financing: Investing Per...

Apr302022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Legitimate work at home ideas

Business

Ever done an Internet search for work at home ideas? While seemingly innocent, this search string can lead many would-be self employed professionals down a path that’s really a virtual minefield of Internet scams and con artists. It is possible to make money online, and there are a lot of great, legitimate ideas that can help anyone get started on this path. Learning how to use these ideas to make money is the first step on the road of self employment. Legitimate Work at Home Ideas Looking for legitimate work at home ideas to get the self employment ball rolling (so to speak)? It can be difficult to launch a new career without even knowing where to begin. Find ways to create money-making opportunities in a few common work at home fields: Consulting services. Have some sound ad...

Nov82021 by AhithoNo Comments

Could Investing in a Business Degree Help Your Small Business Succeed?

Business

Many successful business owners are people who are easily able to see the bigger picture and visualise their future success. For a small business owner to become successful, they need to be consistently pushing themselves to improve and learn more. Running a business is not a one-step job, and to achieve the business growth and success that you want, you will need to work on regularly improving your knowledge and expertise, learning new things that you can apply to your business throughout all its different growth stages. Today, online learning has made educational courses and degree programs easier than ever to access. It’s often one of the top choices for small business owners who want to improve their ability to take their company to the next level. Range of Courses on Offer With mor...

Oct112021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to advertise a small business

Business

The first priority is to determine the primary target audience and then any secondary targets that may occur, whether they are seasonal or simply a smaller, secondary group of customers that should not be overlooked. The first mistake that many small business owners make is to overestimate the target audience, thinking that in some way they can make meaningful claims that will please everyone. Not true – most businesses appeal to a certain definable demographic. They may be mostly male or mainly female. They may be in a specific income bracket for the most part. The business may appeal to a mostly young crowd, or to yuppies, or even to senior citizens. The typical customer may be a laborer, a blue collar or white collar worker, or mostly professionals. Sure – not everyone who pat...

Aug32021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Newspaper ads still effective way to reach customers

Advertising

From auto dealers to specialty retailers, small business can use newspaper ads to encourage local consumers to visit and shop at their business. Despite declining readership, the Newspaper Association of America indicates 48% of adults read the newspaper on an average weekday and 54% on Sundays. Daily papers provide small businesses with timely delivery of their promotions and allow business owners to target delivery to their strongest customer prospects. As online and social media marketing continues to grow, newspapers remain the number one source of coupons for consumers looking to save on their next purchase. It also is the number one advertising medium for auto dealers. Consumers continue to use the newspaper as a shopping guide or to find bargains on items. Clear Objectives...