By Chris Cooper, Director, Ohio Employee Ownership Center at Kent State University Every business owner will exit their business in one way or another. It can happen on their timeline, or it can be forced by circumstances – but it will happen. The question is whether they will be driving the process, or if circumstances […]
There are habits, and there are super-habits. A super-habit is a gateway to other good habits. For example, when I quit smoking, I was able to exercise better, live longer, stop smelling like smoke, stop annoying people around me, get more productive, etc. One habit change led to a number of other positive habit changes. […]
One of the easiest ways for a small business to spread awareness about its company and services is through a properly crafted press kit. A press kit, also known as a media kit, includes all the essential information about a business as well as graphics such as the company logo, product images, and external shots […]
Sales Tip #613: Requirements for Mental Toughness Below are six habits of mentally tough people. How do you measure up? 1. They move on. They don’t waste time and energy feeling sorry for themselves. 2. They embrace change and welcome challenges. 3. They stay happy and don’t waste time on things they can’t control. 4. […]
Operating a business on a virtual basis is quickly gaining in popularity. Although running a virtual company can be attractive to small business owners, they still need to understand that there will be benefits and challenges with this business operations concept. No matter what type of small business you have, when you take the leap […]
To stay on top of your business’ competition, take a closer look at what is being done differently by your competitors online. Have you taken a look at their social media presence, the keywords they use in shareable content, or how they engage their audiences? There are several business tools and applications you can use […]
Sometime in mid-2021, just as U.S. markets and consumers alike were looking forward to the end of COVID restrictions and a corresponding rebound in the economy, global supply chain issues suddenly emerged as one of the lagging indicators of the COVID recession. How it Happened: The COVID Supply Chain Crisis When the pandemic first hit, […]
What will your website need in 2023 to be a top contender amongst small businesses? Trends for the new year are leaning towards more informal eye-catching graphics while holding on a little tighter to clean and crisp web designs. Here are a few tips to remember when building out or freshening up your business’ site. […]
Sales Tip #609: Learn to Listen! Building solid relationships, personally and professionally, requires you to be a good listener. People equate not listening to not caring. Here are five things you can do to improve your listening skills: 1. Listen without interrupting. 2. Try to understand their point of view, feelings, thinking, and needs. 3. […]
There are times when we will have to engage with people who neither like us nor respect us. Get used to it. It’s a part of life. But wait a minute you say. What if it’s my manager? How can I succeed when that person holds the keys to my future? My first answer is […]
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