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How far out in time do you establish business goals? HOW TO SET AND ACHIEVE GAME-CHANGING BUSINESS GOALS. Note: I recommend 1-year goals with quarterly accountability to gauge progress). Set a 3-year vision but have annual goals with quarterly reviews) What 1 thing...

Why is competition an important factor that has to be studied before putting up a business? There are two things you most need to study before launching your business and that is who will be customers (target customer) and your competition. Why do you need to know...

I want to give my startup to a company and keep 10%. Where do I find that company? Find a company that benefits from owning your company. Start with your competitors then move to who may have synergy with your company.

What are some important tips for sale in my business? 5 SIMPLE STEPS TO INCREASE SALES Better training for your sales staff (Do they build trust, create urgency, answer questions, listen well, handle objections and follow up?) Better sales staff (Hire professionals...

What are the top problem solving skills that all entrepreneurs should have? Problem-solving in and of itself is the skill you need to be a great entrepreneur but the problems will come from everywhere and of every kind. There is no one specific problem you will deal...

What is a long-term business strategy? SETTING AND ACHIEVING YOUR LONG-TERM BUSINESS STRATEGY What do you want your business to look like in 5 and 10 years from now? What is your strategy to make that happen? Who and what will you need to make that happen? What...

Is it necessary for a small business to have a mission and vision statement? VISION AND VALUE STATEMENTS ARE A BIT OVERRATED I think it is one of the least important things as what you really need is a business idea that a business plan has confirmed has a wanting...

Im trying to build my startup but it is getting top hard, what do I do? 6 THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU ARE THINKING OF QUITTING ON YOUR STARTUP Do one thing every day you don’t want to do Get one small win every week Make one call or contact every day you don’t want to make....

What are good ideas for a small business when you’re 14 years old? Online sales and or service businesses (lawn care, childcare. tutoring, etc.) The secret if for you to acquire the customers and have others do the work. Create a system where you acquire and sell and...

Why should an entrepreneur focus on all aspects of business activities? The entrepreneur is the head coach in that they put together or at least sign off on the plan for the game. A good entrepreneur should have a team of great assistants who help implement and...