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
DIY Website Design for Small Business
Design your own small business website. Instead of paying the exorbitant fees of a professional web designer, consider doing it yourself. There are many low cost or free website creation options available on the Internet. These services provide pre-made templates […] more
Always ask for Discounts
You can often score unadvertised discounts and coupon codes if you simply ask for them. Many vendors are willing to lower the price for a good customer to encourage repeat business; it never hurts to ask. If you find a […] more
