As small business owners, we often have to wear several hats. Whether it is the marketing hat, finance or sales, ultimately, as the owner we are responsible for the success of our company. So please, don’t let someone who works for you or with you make decisions about your company that are not based on fact or which could have an adverse affect on your success. If you are not sure about a marketing or business decision, then hire a professional to get advice. Even then, unless their pay is tied to your success, make sure you consider carefully what they tell you and hold them accountable.
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What did we do before the internet?
December 10th, 2009
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The internet has opened doors and expanded territories of many small businesses. If you sell a product, you can easily market this over the internet and open up a larger market for sales. Most of this might be old news to many small business owners, but the truth is I still come across business owners who do not have a presence online. Some of them don’t even use email? How do they conduct business? Some of these businesses are actually the ones that have lost business to the internet. Let me explain: In my example, I stated before the internet I would have to call a T.V. repairman or a repair shop to have my T.V. fixed. The internet has most likely reduced the need for a T.V. repairman so what would you do if this was your business?
