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How should I respond to “take it or leave it” in a negotiation? If the offer is acceptable to you then you “take it” and if not you walk away. Always go into negotiations with what you want, what you will live with, and what you will walk away from.

What will Walmart change in their business strategy to compete with e-commerce? Walmart has already made significant advancements in its online footprint and it started with buying Bonobos an online clothing store that gave them the blueprint of how to do online...

Which one is a better and safer option to invest in, an offline business or in online businesses? With the virus, the trend online is clearly the future however houses and cars still need repairs so traditional service companies are very good companies to have as...

How would one create a financial forecast model for a tech startup based on advertising revenue? Financial forecasts for a startup is a fantasy as you cannot in no way predict revenue from anything. The only money you can count on is the money you bring to the...

Is it a bad idea to quit my well-paying job and try to set up a small business in an covid-19 economy? What do you think? Yes, you know the answer deep down. It is a horrible idea and actually it's a bad idea in a good market. Please don’t ever quit a great job to...

How can I start my own T-shirt business with zero experience? Ask yourself first why a T-shirt business is a good/profitable idea? With no experience, you have no idea what you are going to need to launch and operate this type of business. I would partner with someone...

I started a startup in Jan 20 but covid has impacted the hospitality market so it’s slow. I have another startup idea that has better potential. Do I leave current startup without feeling like I’ve given up? It is called a pivot and the virus can definitely make you...

What are the best tips for writing a resume? IT IS THE COVER LETTER NOT THE RESUME THEN WINS THE RACE There are endless resume samples you can copy online but the most important part of a resume is the LETTER THAT INTRODUCES YOU and your accompanying resume. The...

Is it worth making a marketing plan for a company that is established? Absolutely. You can always refresh how you are attracting customers through your marketing efforts Is your marketing still working? Are you attracting the number of customers you need and want? Is...

What factors contribute to a customer having an excellent experience? First, begin with yourself as a customer and ask what would be the perfect experience. Then broaden this question to others. Providing a Great Customer Experience Does the product or service...