8 Rules for a Successful Ecommerce Websites
Successful ecommerce website design starts with applying the basics of retail success. To run a successful ecommerce website, you need to do what successful bricks-and-mortar retailers do. Follow these rules to get your ecommerce site visitors actually shopping online. 1) The retailer has a product or products that she wants to sell. Everyone in ecommerce or thinking of getting into ecommerce...
Read MoreDealing with Risks
Now that you know what the risks are, what can you do about them? First, you analyze each risk associated with the project. Take all the internal risks, anything that could stand in the way of successfully completing the project(on time and under budget), and prioritize them. Which risks need the most attention because they could shut down the project completely? Consider these your top...
Read MoreCreating A Sale And Marketing Strategy
Small business owners who are concerned about their sales and marketing capabilities could begin to see improvement by breaking down the term “sales and marketing” into discrete, manageable elements. You end up with a checklist that can be reviewed in order to prioritize areas needing improvement – a checklist that will serve as the groundwork for an effective marketing...
Read MoreBusiness Plan Outline
Thinking of writing a business plan? Here is a business plan outline, listing the sections in the order in which they will appear in your completed plan with a brief explanation of each section to help you get organized and guide you through the process. The Executive Summary While appearing first, this section is written last. It summarizes the key elements of the entire business plan. The...
Read MoreBusiness Benefits of Insurance
Employee Recruitment, Retention and Wellness Providing health insurance to employees is a valuable tool to attract and retain the best employees. It also makes your company more attractive if your coverage is more comprehensive than that of your competitors. It’s not unusual for employees to stick with a particular job or employer, even if it is not their ideal job, because the health care...
Read MoreTips for Hiring the Best Employees
Just as when you evaluate potential co-founders, there are three essential questions you need to answer when considering any potential hire for your startup: Can they do the job? Will they do the job? And, will they fit the culture of the organization? First off, how do you know if they can do the job? If you’re a subject-matter expert, you can ask for samples of work and evaluate them....
Read MoreWhat is your GREATEST asset?
We hear this question a lot from a number for financial professional like bankers, financial advisors and loan officers. The ability to add value is the indicator that we as American are measured in terms of our net worth or importance in society today. There is no right or wrong answer to this question because everyone defines assets based on their values or belief and who can argued an...
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