Month: March 2016

Whether a business is small or medium sized, projecting an aura of professionalism is a proven path towards growth. In a competitive market, a company needs a certain level of polish in order to be considered viable by a client or customer.

Attitude
The concept of professionalism boils down to a conscious decision to maintain a high standard regardless of challenges. Without this firm resolution it would be difficult to offer a sincere smile of assistance to the insult-slinging, irate customer or to an equally angry colleague. A pleasant demeanor in the face of adversity shows strength and stability. Professionals should leave their ego’s and personal problems at home.

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Working from home often sounds idyllic until you try to do it. Then, you realize that there are numerous distractions at home that can make this a frustrating experience. For example, you may have distractions from your kids, neighbors and family members, household chores that need to be done and more. However, there are benefits associated with working from home that you may want to take advantage of, such as the ability to better manage your schedule and the ability to be closer to your family throughout the day. While there are some challenges that you will need to overcome if you want to work from home, these helpful tips will make this process easier for you.

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Businesses are often the result of years of development and labor. Finally, after all of that time and diligence, the business is live and active. But if it is not going to fade into irrelevancy like so many small businesses do, it needs to establish itself. The entrepreneur needs to start branding. When customers encounter a logo or company name, certain things come into their mind. Subway has branded itself as a fast food restaurant that has fresh sandwiches. A presidential candidate will spend a lot of time branding so that voters will see the candidate and make positive associations. The entrepreneur needs to do the same. There are several strategies that one can employ when transforming their business into a brand.

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Knowing if there is business to be done is far more art than science, even in the age of spreadsheets and endlessly detailed computer-driven analysis. Ultimately business deals come down to two people reaching an agreement, and where people are involved, there either must be expertise or a well understood process if either side expects success.

Prepared to Deal

One of the most important and time-saving aspects of putting together a business deal is known as “qualifying” the counterparty. This is when you or your agent “size up” your counterparty and determine if they are prepared to negotiate, sign and close a deal. The first question in this process is fairly obvious: Does your adversary have the authority to sign a deal? It might seem like a question that doesn’t even need to be asked, but sending a representative who has to “check with the home office” for every decision including the shape of the negotiating table is a time-worn delaying tactic that can be a fantastic time-waster for you and your side.

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If you’d like to increase your credit score, you’ll need to be patient because the results won’t happen overnight. However, by following a few simple steps, you can make your business more creditworthy within a few months.

Get Incorporated

By incorporating your company, you’ll build trust since your organization will have a real address. This is important because lenders will know that you’re running a legitimate business. If you want to build creditability in a small community, contact a company that specializes in creating in LLCs and C-Corps.

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