SBP 059: Products or Services: Which One Makes A Better Business?
There are only 3 ways a business can make money in this world. It can sell products. It can sell services. Or it can sell both. But is there any advantage in selling a product instead of a service? Or...
View ArticleSBP 060: How To Be A Better Negotiator — Insights from Ayuli Jemide
The ability to negotiate well is a very powerful business skill. It can save you a lot of money. And it can also make you a lot of money if you know how to use it well. In business, you have to...
View ArticleSBP 061: How To Grow Your Business With Other People’s Money
Many of the world’s most successful companies have one secret power. They know how to use OPM. Coca-Cola uses it. ExxonMobil uses it. And several other multinationals love to use OPM. OPM = Other...
View ArticleSBP 062: 5 Sales Strategies That Have Helped Me Well in Business
Every business needs customers to survive. But like most people, I didn’t have any customers when I started my business years ago. I had to find the first client. And then I found the second, third,...
View ArticleSBP 063: How To Keep Your Job And Run A Business At The Same Time
Can you love your job and still be a successful entrepreneur? It’s very possible. In fact, some people prefer it this way. They don’t want to give up the fulfillment, steady income, and professional...
View ArticleSBP 064: The 6 Types of Advisers Every Entrepreneur Should Have
You see it everywhere. On social media, in magazines, and in casual gossip. We like to talk about successful entrepreneurs, how much money they have, and where they rank on the Forbes list of...
View ArticleSBP 065: What To Do When Your Employees Gang Up Against You
Most businesses depend on employees to function. But as your business grows, your employees will become key stakeholders. And they may start to ask for more. They could ask for higher pay and more...
View ArticleSBP 066: 11 Intelligent Ways To Prevent Theft and Fraud in Any Business
Growth is a beautiful thing in any business. When you grow, you make more money, serve more customers, and hire more employees. But there’s something else that comes with growth. It’s called...
View ArticleSBP 067: The Subtle But Important Difference Between A Customer And A Fan
Every business is looking for customers. The more customers you have, the better for your business. But there is one BIG problem with customers. They can easily leave you. Make a small mistake....
View ArticleSBP 068: The 3 Important Leadership Styles Every Entrepreneur Should Master
You cannot build your business alone. At some point, you will need other people to help you. Most of them will likely be employees who will work for you. That’s why every successful entrepreneur has...
View ArticleSBP 069: Startup Strategy — Is It Better To Start Big or Start Small in...
Having an idea for anything is easy. But it is much harder to actually start. It could be a new business. A new product. Or a new sales strategy. So, what is the best way to start anything in...
View ArticleSBP 070: The 5 Most Common Mistakes That Can Kill A Business
A friend of mine recently shut down his restaurant business. It was painful to watch him go through it. I still remember how excited he was when he first started the business. I still remember his...
View ArticleSBP 071: How To Handle Angry Customers — A Practical Example
Your customers are not always right. Sometimes, this is especially true for angry customers. How do you handle a person who insults you, threatens you, and may likely tell other people bad things...
View ArticleSBP 072: How To Get Better At Business Development & Networking — Practical...
If people don’t know you, they can’t help you or do business with you. That’s why networking is so important in business. Through networking, many people have found investors, business partners, and...
View ArticleSBP 073: The Strategic Types of Capital You Need To Build A Successful Business
Running out of money. It’s the top reason most businesses fail. According to CB Insights, up to 40 percent of failed businesses were due to a lack of capital. And that’s for the US, Canada, and...
View Article10 Guaranteed Ways To Raise Money for A Business (With Inspiring Examples)
Ways to raise money for a business? You’re about to learn 10 interesting and highly effective options you can start exploring today. Raising capital is probably the biggest obstacle many entrepreneurs...
View ArticleHow to Find And Attract Grants For Your Business, Project or Cause
Photo: A proud winner of the Anzisha grants sponsored by the African Leadership Academy. Raising money is one of the toughest obstacles for people who need to support their idea, business, or project....
View ArticleHow To Get Business Loans From Banks To Grow And Expand Your Company
Every successful entrepreneur is great at one important skill. They know how to use “leverage” to their advantage. They know how to use other people’s resources to support their business. And that’s...
View ArticleHow To Raise Funds (up to $500K or more) To Start, Grow Or Scale Your Business
Want to learn how to raise funds in large amounts for a business or project? Maybe yours is a capital-intensive business, or you’re at that point in your company where you need a major infusion of...
View ArticleSBP 074: The 6 Specific Ways To Quickly Improve The Profitability Of Your...
Many businesses are struggling to survive. And most of these businesses make either very low profits, zero profits, or serious losses. How to improve profits in a business is a major headache for...
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