In the world of business, word-of-mouth referrals are often considered the gold standard for acquiring new customers. There’s nothing quite like a glowing recommendation from a satisfied customer to instill trust and credibility in your brand. However, even the most reliable sources of referrals can sometimes run dry. When that happens, it’s essential for businesses […]
Why Most Small Business Partnerships Fail!
Guest Article Are you or your company going into strategic partnerships with another company? Entering into a partnership will allow you to reap numerous benefits without having to make large investments such as in acquisitions. But this only works if both companies are willing to share the burdens of the partnership. Advantages of entering into this kind of partnership are to […]
Why Focused Collaboration is the New Business Currency
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Lyman Montgomery, CEO of Focused Driven Lifestyle Coaching. His company works with individuals and organizations to focus in the right […]