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Johnny / January 10, 2019

5 Ways to Control Your Online Business Costs

Smart business owners know that to make the most profit possible, they need to keep their operating costs low. However, don’t be fooled into thinking you should try to run your business completely cost-free. It’s nearly impossible – even with all the free tools available – and using all free tools may harm your credibility with your clients.Put yourself in your client’s position. What are your thoughts about someone whose website has a "xxxxx.wordpress.com" or "xxxxx.blogger.com" URL instead of the simple-name-of-their-business.com? These are signs that the website owner doesn’t host their own website, which could indicate their newness to the online world.Think about your branding images and headshots. Are you using a blurry headshot from vacation or did you spend money on a professional photo shoot? All these things make a big difference when it comes to winning clients but it doesn’t have to break your bank account. Here are 5 ways to control your online business costs …

Johnny / December 22, 2018

101 Bookkeeping: For Entrepreneurs Who are Scared of Numbers

Are you one of those business owners who hates looking at their bank statements? If you’re in business to make money, why wouldn’t you want to look at your numbers? Have no fear: you’re not alone. Money is a huge stressor for business owners, in part because they get confused over the bookkeeping aspect of business. However, the only true way to plan your business and to earn your wealth is to know and understand your financial statements. Avoiding your bank statements will not make your financial problems disappear. Tip #1: Choose a Bookkeeping System You have a choice of handwritten ledgers, computer software, or hiring a bookkeeper. Unless you have a degree in Accounting, handwritten ledgers can become confusing and difficult to update if you fall behind, so I would recommend researching the multitude of bookkeeping software titles available. If you want to hire someone, take your time to plan an interview process and check references, even if you hire a local firm who will assign …

Johnny / November 15, 2018

Take a Multimedia Approach In Creating Products for Your Business

It’s such a common problem: We’re told that we need to create products for our customers but when we sit down at the computer to create, we’re stuck. How long do you stare at a blank page before getting frustrated and giving up? I’ve been known to start and stop typing at least a dozen times before giving up.Having the best idea for a product doesn’t make it any easier to get it produced if you’re having writer’s block or if you’ve never produced a product before. It can certainly be intimidating and slow going, especially if you’re forcing yourself to write when that form of media is not your forte. What’s Your Favorite Form of Media? Not every product has to involve writing, although that’s typically what we think about first when talking about business products. We can thank Amazon and the advent of eBooks for that. Instead of stressing about how you’ll get the product done, think instead about forms of media that you feel more comfortable using, such as recording your voice, …

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