Wasted Time In The Workplace
ED. NOTE: This week’s blog post illuminates just how and where your employees are likely to waste their time. To John’s comments I’d like to add that flat rates and hard deadlines keep me productive. As Anthony Iannario says, “Time is finite and you can’t make more of it, so don’t manage your time- manage […]
6 Must-Read Business Books to Accomplish Success
What is success and what can we do attain it? In today’s competitive business environment, only the smartest and bravest business gurus will succeed. That’s because they have the determination to stick to their guns and stand by what they believe in. Mastering the art of entrepreneurship is easier said than done; there’s so […]
10 worst mistakes that managers make while public speaking
Not all managers and CEOs have solid public speaking abilities; some are quite terrible at it. Believe it or not, sometimes the smartest people end up having the most boring presentations. They can’t see that public speaking is based on acquired skills that can only be improved through honest feedback and practice. Holding a presentation […]
How To Build Employee Trust
Trust doesn’t happen by default. It takes time and effort to build trust among the employees. It is essential to engage and motivate employees. Moreover the employees will be candid regarding the environment of the office, their co-workers, challenges they face and what all can be done for lucrative results. As an owner, here’s a few […]
Uncensored Report Card for 2014
Not only did we survive 2014, but, dare I say it, we may have even taken steps towards that ever present goal of thriving. How do we measure our success? Like this: Last year we published this post, detailing our goals for 2014. Now it’s time to look back and see how we measured up […]
Gaining Trust in the Virtual Marketplace: Interview with Tim Uittenbroek
This small business owner interview comes from Indonesia, home of Tim and Diana. As the founders of KayuConnection, they provide customers worldwide with custom wood furniture from small furniture makers in Indonesia. While this interview was conducted over email due to time zone differences, Tim took my advice to “not be boring,”, so here you […]
5 Lessons from Real Checkout Lanes to Apply in Your eCommerce Checkout Process
Almost 60% of potential eCommerce customers abandon their shopping cart, according to MarketingSherpa data. Alternatively, Baymard Institute says 68.06% of online buyers abandon their shopping carts. This is the harsh reality of online retail businesses. In contrast, shoppers in brick and mortar stores hardly abandon their carts. So why do online buyers abandon their shopping […]
The Shark Tank Formula for Success
Ed. Note – You probably already know that we’re all about the bootstrap here at SBT. Still, we also know that some kingdoms aren’t built from sweat alone, and some ideas require a boost to get off the ground. So here, courtesy of SBT contributor Ivan, is a piece all about attracting investors to get […]
The Business Insurance Balance
When it comes to risk assessment, every business should ensure that they consider and conduct it with the utmost care. Incorrectly assessing the risks that threaten your business could result in you accidentally leaving yourself exposed and vulnerable. Insurance is a vital tool for business owners to protect their assets and their livelihood against potential […]
How to Build a Loyal Customer Base
A recent article by American business magazine Forbes highlighted how “Attracting new customers will cost your company 5 times more than keeping an existing customer”. Consequently, it is pivotal that small businesses can establish and retain a loyal customer base if they are to compete with large corporations. Listed below are some simple yet highly […]
