In five short weeks, I developed a business idea and investigated numerous elements that comprise starting and running a business. I’ve thought about how to grow my business, what critical risks I could be facing, and who will be key people in getting it off the ground. It seems premature to already think about an exit strategy but since this is the final stage in an entrepreneurial pursuit, I also must devise a harvest strategy when the time is right. There are many reasons to develop a harvest…
if you are a work-at-home mom, a small business owner or a salesperson at a retail establishment, without a plan, you may never achieve your full potential. The most successful businesses have a plan in place that helps them set goals and measure their progress by way of results. They have achievable goals in sight that they are directing their efforts towards reaching. Since this is the model for the most successful businesses, it only makes sense that your business should follow their lead in…
attributes that prompted Sean Gilligan’s entrepreneurial pursuits Photo 2012-12-15 07.16.21 PM The following is an essay written about me by a student at Bradford School of Management, who was tasked with profiling a local entrepreneur as part of his Business course:- “In order to understand why Sean Gilligan became an entrepreneur, there are 3 key elements that revolve around him. His personality or attributes, his background and experience and his skills, including how he learnt. In this…
many different jobs for a business executive. A few positions include small business owner, department store manager, and government executives. Business executives have many duties that depend on the amount of people on their staff. Business executives are in charge of their organization, and they create and review goals for the company. In addition to those few duties, business executives oversee budgets and negotiate contracts with outside agencies. Being a business executive has always been…
enough to know everything about everything. There wasn’t anything my father couldn’t do. He taught me how to read, write, walk, and talk. However, when my father was a kid, nobody was there to teach him. He lived with eleven of siblings in only three small rooms. They were very poor. They used to live in a national housing charity. He is a very good athlete; moreover, he used to play for a famous Saudi soccer team when he was a teenager. My father hasn’t seen his dad, therefore, my grandfather…
Small Business Fraud Fraud has become a major issue in the world in which we live today. Many would argue that fraud is quickly becoming a norm in today’s society. This abstract and false view on fraud has made its way into the business world and has created an idea that fraud is an acceptable and necessary part of living, specifically within small businesses. The unique aspect of small business fraud, is that the fraudster is possibly an employee within the company. To simply state that small…
literal, but it paints a picture for managing a business during uncertainty and turbulence. In any situation where the future is an important focus in business, which should be always, just one prediction will not be enough most of the time. Actually, that one prediction that a manager will make about his business could very well be wrong. The future always unfolds differently. Therefore, exploring multiple predictions is a great idea. Placing “small bets on a variety of options . . . is the way…
predicted, Pokemon Go will surpass the leading social media platforms such as Twitter! Now, you may ask what this could do for you business ... well, in small talk, a lot! Small Business owners are already reporting high level of sales and presence to their location. To find out more ... keep reading, as we tell you the in and out of the new craze, and how to optimise your business ready for the surge.…
influences of social media for businesses have found, especially for small businesses. Recently, large number of enterprises use social media to enhance their businesses because it has many benefits for businesses, especially for small businesses. First…
Social Media Marketing Trends that Drive Small Business Success The current technology revolution has completely changed the manner in which brands market and promote themselves. The expanse of the internet and the emergence of social media platforms have provided businesses with immediate and intimate mediums through which they can engage their customer base. Never has it been so important for small businesses to effectively engage their target audience. Although the global economy has been…