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Why philanthropy is beneficial for entrepreneurs like Robert Bassam

There are some entrepreneurs out there who view philanthropy as a nice thing to do for PR, as engaging in it meaningfully detracts too much from the pursuit of maximum revenue. This view is rather skewed, though, as regularly helping those in your area avails you to benefits that will give you a leg up over those who jealously hoard their money and time. Robert Bassam has embraced philanthropy for decades, as it not only has made him feel good, but it has also opened doors for him that have allowed his business to grow by leaps and bounds. Not…

How to Make Your Business More Competitive

Is your business struggling to compete with other companies in the same industry as you? In most industries and markets, competition continues to increase and customers and shoppers expect more from the companies they deal with. However, there are ways to improve this situation and make your business a more competitive organization. Below are some of the ways you can do this. Learn to Plan and Budget Properly All of the leading organizations in the world spend countless hours planning and budgeting. This ensures that these organizations have more control over their futures and you should take the same approach.…

It’s The Soft Skills That Make An Exceptional Salesperson

Great sales people make up the engine behind every economy in the world, they think beyond individual victories, and opt instead to use each call as an opportunity to inform and plant seeds in the minds of potential clients. They consider the bigger picture and how they can use their own personal style to create leads for their business, and understand that each sale opens a door to a continuing relationship with their customers. A good sales person puts the concerns of their customer first because they acknowledge that while anyone can hit a quota once, it will be more…

7 Ways To Lead A Successful Home-Based Business

I first signed up to start working at home four years ago. It was in the wake of recession when my income was not as steady and my tenant had hiked the office space rent to mind-boggling amounts. In the beginning, I thought it could be all fun, checking mail and calling suppliers in the comfort of my pajamas. Well, after the first few months of low profits I had to sit down and reevaluate. I made a complete turn-around. Owning a successful business is a combination of many efforts. To be effective as a home-based entrepreneur with no…

Business Killers, How to Avoid Failure in Business

Unless you have jumped on to an idea such as Facebook or the George Foreman grilling machine, novel ideas which swiftly turn into juggernauts of success, you will have to work incredibly hard to turn your business into a roaring success. In order to do this you must strategize, make smart decisions, market well and create a brilliant product or service. Success is not only about how much money you make and in fact, such is the frailty of business, success in many cases can be just about survival. So many businesses have difficulties and final in their first 5…

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