Remove Expenses Remove Health Remove Purchasing Remove Suppliers
article thumbnail

Tackling Business Strategy: 6 Tenets of Building a Scalable Brand

Success

But they are time-consuming and expensive. Revisiting our example of Emma’s Dog Treats, pet health and happiness should be key in her values media. Her brand also reflects values of pet love, health and well-being. For instance, a pet food supplier would be a candidate for Emma to avoid as she may one day expand into pet foods.

article thumbnail

Q & A: What are successful cost-cutting solutions in small.

The Small Business Blog

Even if you need the service or product from your supplier, check others all the time, insurance, telephone, utilities, etc. I have known people to go in blindly, purchasing an expensive site, before knowing what their internet strategy is, simply because they are intimidated by technology and a consultant told them that was what they needed.

2007 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Takeover Disasters | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Maintaining a brand can be expensive in marketing terms so you may wish to drop some entirely. Proper research into these sales figures was not carried out and once the purchase had been agreed the figures simply did not add up. In order for the transition to go smoothly it will require a lot of planning. As for the culture.

2008 100
article thumbnail

Bookkeeping made easy – WinWeb CashBook | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Whatever method you use to record your income & expenses at the moment, instead simply enter the details on a form on the Payments & Receipts pages of ‘Cashbook’ to record any money paid into or out of your business. You will then have a record of all your income & expenses shown with monthly totals.

2006 100
article thumbnail

Q & A: I'm a Sole-Trader, how can I do my Accounts DIY ( Do-It.

The Small Business Blog

A good side effect here is that you will have to look at your expenses and cost again, and may be able to make a judgement if that was good or bad money spent – you know what I mean – the hindsight thing. For example, a purchase of petrol. WinWeb also covers this version of bookkeeping. Credit Bank Debit Petrol.

2007 100
article thumbnail

The worst business start-up mistakes | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

This applies to all aspects of your business – for example you could save around a thousand dollars by purchasing a very cheap computer for the office. It is also generally a big mistake to think that you can save money by under-investing in technology. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

UPS 100
article thumbnail

The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year.  It is perfect for people who are in sales of any kind, especially if the customer or client does not generally make a buying decision immediately, or if follow up is needed after the initial purchase.

Calendars 100