It seems that nearly every part of a business’ operation can be outsourced. There are companies that provide sales, accounting, shipping, and even manufacturing to small businesses. What are the general rules for determining whether to outsource part of my business?
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On Hiring Your First Employee
I’m ready to hire my first real employee. I’ve been building my business alone up to this point, and it’s become busy enough for me to get help. What do I need to know before I hire?
Continue ReadingOn Choosing How to Invest in Sales Growth
Advertising or Salespeople? I have a limited amount of capital for growing sales in my business – should I put it into paid advertising or hire employees to sell?
Continue ReadingOn An Owner’s Fear of Selling
I’m not a natural salesperson and it’s hurting my ability to grow my business. Even though I believe in the value of my product, I just can’t bring myself to go out there and pitch it to potential customers. Sometimes, I feel paralyzed or embarrassed when trying to convince someone to buy from me. How do I overcome this and learn how to sell?
Continue ReadingOn Employee Retention
I can’t seem to keep employees for longer than a few months. What am I doing wrong?
Continue ReadingOn Business Data & KPI’s
I don’t always know which financial metrics I should be paying attention to the most. How do I know that I’m using the right data to make decisions in my business?
Continue ReadingOn Managing A Remote Workforce
Now that we’re working remotely, I feel like I don’t know what my employees are doing every day. How can I get better control?
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