Relationships are everything to the success of a business. Building long-lasting, trusting relationships is the linchpin and the guiding principle behind what a business does. [source: Studer Community Institute] It takes a dedicated amount of time and energy to build good, strong, lasting business relationships in today’s world. They are such an integral and necessary
If you want to start a successful business or stay in business you’ve got to have some degree of advantage over your competitors. Otherwise why would anyone ever buy from you? Competitive advantage can come in one or combination of the following factors: Price, service, quality, location, or imbedded customer base. The better your business
Entrepreneurship is a great leveler, explained Richard Branson recently. The wonderful thing is that money is not the sole currency when it comes to starting a business; drive, determination, passion and hard work are all free and more valuable than a pot of cash. [source: Virgin] As the Virgin Founder rightly pointed out, there are
What differentiates you from everybody else, and why should people choose you and your business over your competitors? These are questions you should be asking yourself on a consistent basis, and as entrepreneurs we're always looking for ways increase our leverage. Leverage can change your life and business, but only if you take full advantage
Competition is fierce, especially in today’s economy. What business doesn’t want to gain an edge over its rivals? [source: AT&T Business Circle] Fortunately, technology is making it easier for you to reduce costs, boost productivity, and win new customers. Even better, businesses are finding that the latest tools and techniques are affordable and easy to