How important would you say creativity is when it comes to developing your business? Would you say it is the most important aspect of all, the tool that enables you to stand out among the crowd of competitors who are jostling you at every opportunity? Or would you say it doesn’t really have much bearing on what you do from...
If you have stuck with the same website design through thick and thin, the chances are pretty good that you might be getting tired with it. And if you are getting tired of it you can be sure your web visitors will be as well. The trick is to know when it is time to change and renew things for the...
There is a saying that goes something like this: “If you continue to do what you’ve always done, you’ll carry on getting what you’ve always got.” How true that is. But lots of people will stride out into the early days of 2012 and follow that adage without even realising it. It might be that your business didn’t achieve what you...
It hardly seems possible that another year is nearly over. But here we are, looking back on 2011 and looking ahead to the promise of 2012. There is no doubt that 2011 has been a tough trading year for many people. But whether you include yourself in that description or not, there couldn’t be a better time to look ahead...
If you read this part of our website on a regular basis, you’ll know that we have written about the advantages of multiple revenue streams before. But just as other revenue streams can dry up, so can internet revenue streams. The trick is in knowing what to do when this happens. Multiple revenue streams are always the best way to earn...
A business blog without a purpose is like the proverbial ship without a rudder. It heads off to find new lands and experiences, but it doesn’t stand much chance of actually getting there. If it does find something worthwhile it will be due to chance more than anything else. So how can you make sure your business blog has a focus,...
Most businesses are inspiring to us when we first get them up and running. But during difficult times it can be hard to find the same inspiration that got us started. It’s natural to feel like this from time to time, but it doesn’t mean you should be worried about the future. In fact it can be the best time to...
Doing business online is the best way to find new customers in all kinds of locations. But if you are used to having an offline presence you might feel nervous about going online and having your own website. This is particularly true if you are thinking of actually selling your goods and services from the site itself. Depending on your way...