In addition to LinkedIn going public this week, Facebook has announced that their public offering is inevitable too. This means the social media stakes are going up. We are all going to have to play the game better and smarter – planning ahead and partnering with true experts.
3 Ways to Celebrate National Small Business Week
President Obama has officially proclaimed May 15 – May 21, 2011 as National Small Business Week. Here are three ways you can celebrate and help your small business – or those you patronize.
Innovators, Implementors, and Business Systems
Business systems are a double-edged sword. Some can’t live with them and some can’t live without them. Are you an innovator or an implementor? The answer will give you clues about the type of systems you should be creating to enhance your business success.
Build Customer Loyalty Into Your Business Structure
Successful companies understand that service is not something you do to your customers – but with them. You only need to look to Apple and Zappos for clues for how this can work for your business.
How To Be the Solution To the Right Problems
You can effectively differentiate your business by being the best at helping your customers understand problems they don’t know they have. Identifying hidden problems not only sets your company apart, it creates alignment between that problem and your solution.