Running a small business can be very complex and there are many distractions for the owner. Frequently, I see cash flow management become a secondary duty when business is booming and there is a perc…
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Do you want to reach LinkedIn users who work at small- or medium-sized businesses? Do you use LinkedIn ads? In this article, you'll discover how to reach more small- and medium-sized businesses via unique LinkedIn ad targeting. Why Company Size Targeting Doesn't Always Work One of the most useful targeting filters within LinkedIn advertising is the Company Size filter. You can use it to target the companies that are most likely to purchase your product or service, based on the size of the…
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Remember what day-to-day concerns your target small company customer has, and fit your product to that concern.
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Most entrepreneurs readily admit to being disciplined. In fact, for many it's a badge of honor. After all, what else propelled you to your destination more than determination and discipline<br>Yet, thumb through our calendars or peek through our browser history and one might think differently. Are we truly disciplined or, as my business coach put it, are we...<br>A Yes Waiting to Happen<br>Early in my coaching practice , I hadn't given much thought to my decision-making process.<br>I happily went about…
For small business owners throughout the country, talking about “the Economy” is a regular subject. From oil prices, to food costs, when the interest rate will creep up again, or what the housing prices look like in the coming year. People engage in these talks because, more often than not, it direc
If you are a business, especially a startup in the first year, managing cash flow isn’t just essential; it is a matter of survival. If you run out of cash, your business cannot survive. More often than not, small businesses focus heavily on sales, marketing, and attempting to realize and grow profits, and not enough …
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