The Holiday Season is rapidly approaching! Can you believe, 2017 is almost over? This time of year, is the perfect opportunity for businesses to launch new products, to introduce your brand to new customers, build your online community, and meet new sales goals! Holiday sales are expected to increase at record numbers. In fact, Deloitte expects retail holiday sales to top $1 trillion between the months of November and January this year. E-commerce sales, meanwhile, are expected to increase 18 to 21 percent during the 2017 holiday season. For those of you who have retail brands, or online stores, personal chefs, and fitness coaches, there are a number of ways you can capitalize on the upcomin
What is the "entrepreneur slump"? Every now and then an entrepreneur may find themselves feeling frustrated, unmotivated, burned out, overwhelmed, or uninspired. If you stay in that "slump" for too long, you might want to quit, despite how far you've come. Here's 5 ways to get out of the "entrepreneur slump": Frustrated Bruh, it happens to the best of us. You get frustrated because a client is being difficult. The Ebook you spent months creating hasn't sold at all and you can't seem to figure out why? Sales aren't coming in as you thought they would in your online business, what gives? First, walk away and take a break. Yes, I said it! There's no point in sitting there trying to "push throug
Are there opportunities to grow a successful business within the culinary industry? Well, the answer to the question, is yes! According to the United States Department of Labor, Employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow 9 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. With an increasing demand for new cuisines such as street foods, including ethnic dishes, entrepreneurs like yourself, have an endless amount of possibilities for exploring business opportunities. Here's a step by step guide on how to turn your culinary concept into a successful business: The Business Plan Your business plan is like the “blue print” of your company. It’s the “architectural
What is guest posting? Guest Blogging is when someone writes or publishes an article on someone else's blog. It's a great way to connect with a new audience, expand your reach, and raise brand awareness. Here are 8 reasons why you should incorporate guest blogging into your marketing strategy 1 Build Relationships In business, everything is about connecting, engaging and building relationships with both your customers and business partners for future collaboration. Once you earn the trust of a customer, and deliver what you've initially promised, you will have a customer for life! 2. Authority in area of business Sharing your level of expertise will show your audience that you're an authorit
