Friday, December 31, 2010

Small Business Data Backup Strategy

If you do not have a data backup strategy now is the time to develop one. Think about what would happen if you lose all your business files and information. For some businesses this would be a disaster with huge business and financial losses. Fortunately, today there are many inexpensive and convenient data backup solutions such as online file backup software and hosting, remote backup, file sharing platforms and solutions, external hard drive backup solutions, etc. There is no excuse to risk losing your business information when most of the backup solutions today are inexpensive and automated which means that you do not need to waste any additional time on your data backup. Develop an ongoing habit to back up your data periodically. Depending on your data volume, sensitivity, your business and importance of your data this might be daily or weekly. Small Business Data Backup Strategy

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Investor Presentation Tips

Building trust is important when dealing with investors. Would you invest in something you do not trust and understand? If you do not know the investors personally try to work with people who know them and get referred. It is very different when someone has recommended you compared to going on your own without any references. In building trust with investors it is always a good idea to link your business case with your past success or show some progress you have done so far with business preparation and starting your business. Sometimes explaining what you have been told by potential customers you already have talked to can give you huge advantage. Pitch to Impress: Impress your investors. Build a winning business plan. Nobody is excited with average plans and businesses. Investor Presentation Skills

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Writing a Marketing Plan

Writing a Marketing Plan is not difficult if you do some planning and preparation about your business and your market. Most people make the mistake of starting to write the marketing plan without clear understanding of the critical issues regarding their business, company, marketing situation and without any informal or formal marketing analysis and preparation. Writing a Marketing Plan

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Sales Presentation Skills

The Sales Presentation is the vehicle or tool that communicates your value to the customer. Because of that your sales presentation has to be targeted to your prospects. Your prospects consider and evaluate your value proposition based on your sales presentation. It is essential for your business to have a targeted and professional sales presentation. Sales Presentations can be delivered in person during a meeting with the prospect. Another way to deliver your sales presentation is by having your sales presentation online on your company website or other websites targeted to your market. Another effective approach is to develop a video presentation and make it available online. Sales Presentation

Friday, December 24, 2010

Small Business Loans for Women

There are many opportunities and resources for small business loans for women.  Visit and learn more about the office of women business owners by small business administration. This office focused solely on business women can help you with your business loan and financing needs. In addition the small business administration can provide you with additional services and resources to help you setting up your new business or grow your existing business.Visit Small Business Loans for Women for more info.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Team Building

Great Team Building Exercises include simple approaches to team building. One simple approach is to incorporate fun and excitement into your team building. Team members perform better when they enjoy being part of the team and when they are having good time plus achieve great business results. There is no better way than to create and develop your team based on your business strategy and culture. Every business is in a way unique so you are the brain on building your business team. For more information on team building visit Team Building Exercises