Monthly Archives: October 2013
Limit business hours to the busiest and most productive time
You do not need to conform to the typical nine to five workweek. If you find that the largest amount of your customers arrive during the evenings, then think about closing during daytime hours. If all your business is carried […] more
Buy used office furniture to save on start up costs
Search for used or sometimes even free office furniture from Craigslist When setting up an office, do not blow your budget on brand new office furniture. Aim to keep your initial start up costs as low as possible. You […] more
Investigate the cause of products with high return rates
A typical return rate should be between 2-12% depending on your industry and what type of goods you are selling. If you have a product that has a higher return rate than the rest of your inventory, determine what factor […] more
Do not pay for telephone book advertising
Few people use telephone books in this day and age – it is more worth while for you to list pertinent information like your telephone and fax numbers, email addresses and hours of operation on the front page of your […] more
Small Business Can Outsource to Save on Labor Costs
Outsource manufacturing, parts, ingredients, customer service or production to countries where labor is less expensive per hour. Many large U.S. companies have been moving their manufacturing facilities to other counties including Mexico, India, China and the Philippines. The U.S. Federal […] more
Business Success Tips 91-100
This is the final set of ten business success tips: 91. Define what success means to you. It can be a monetary goal, such as being perceived as wealthy or making enough to live comfortable. However, success might be achieving recognition […] more
