The stories about major companies, hospitals, city governments, and huge retail operations being hacked or crippled by cyber-attacks are becoming daily news items. Recently, the federal government tasked the Department of Homeland Security to take specific actions to counter cyber attacks. So, if giant corporations and governments are struggling with the problem, you also need… Continue reading Cybersecurity Threats: How To Secure Your Business
Category: Business Strategy
ERP or CRM: How To Choose The Right Solution
ERP and CRM are among the most commonly recognized acronyms in business software — and the least understood. These platforms are database repositories designed to provide an organization with better controls and assist in planning for growth. But both platforms focus on different aspects of the business, meaning neither can provide all the information desired.… Continue reading ERP or CRM: How To Choose The Right Solution
When NOT To Pivot Your Business
The COVID 19 pandemic is (hopefully) a once-in-a-century economic disruption of global dimensions that continues to challenge many small businesses today. One of the pandemic business survival buzzwords that found its way into the press, business seminars, and social media is “pivot.” Pivot is not a new concept, but it is usually associated with startups… Continue reading When NOT To Pivot Your Business
Business Ideas 2021: Post-COVID Opportunities For Business
For small business owners, there’s hope! This COVID-19 pandemic is leaving a trail of distress, and turmoil affecting the American population and disrupting the global business environment in unprecedented ways. However, if you are a small business owner there is some good news. History shows that after every extreme economic downturn, new opportunities arise. The… Continue reading Business Ideas 2021: Post-COVID Opportunities For Business
How To Re-Open Your Business Post-COVID
With more and more people getting vaccinated, COVID is seemingly becoming a thing of the past. With COVID, things haven’t been “normal” in so long that it might be somewhat tricky getting back into normal. Here are some tips on how to re-open your business post-COVID. How To Re-Open Your Business Post-COVID There are a… Continue reading How To Re-Open Your Business Post-COVID
How To Create New Sources Of Revenue (COVID)
Finding new sources of revenue could mean survival for your business. If your business has taken a hit during this COVID pandemic economy, then new streams of revenue could be just the vaccine your business needs. Congress has lent some business relief and assistance — although more than 13% of businesses refused to take the… Continue reading How To Create New Sources Of Revenue (COVID)
Future Business Trends: Prepare For 2021
As a small business owner, you are constantly planning and preparing for any shifts in your industry and your market. To help you keep an eye on future business trends, let’s take a look at how 2020 is shaping up and what to prepare for in 2021. Emerging Trends As 2020 Comes To An End… Continue reading Future Business Trends: Prepare For 2021
Time To Pivot Your Business During COVID’s New Normal
The pandemic’s effect on the economy leaves business owners adjusting to the “New Normal.” And that may require significant changes to how you run your business as well as a possible business pivot. What is a pivot? A pivot is a significant shift in a business’ strategy. That shift might include a change in your… Continue reading Time To Pivot Your Business During COVID’s New Normal
The ASCEND Small Business Coronavirus Survival Plan
It’s only been a few weeks of this coronavirus pandemic. But it feels like a decade since it started. Many business owners have been affected by official orders, have seen customers disappear and are fearful of their future. It’s time to start taking action and doing what we can to make it through this. To… Continue reading The ASCEND Small Business Coronavirus Survival Plan
Leadership: New Year’s Business Resolutions for 2020
Welcome to a new decade! Luckily, we don’t have to make New Decade’s Resolutions, and we can stick to the new year, 2020. What will the new year bring for your business, your customers and your industry? Of course, you’ll want to update your business plan, create a cash budget, and put together a tax… Continue reading Leadership: New Year’s Business Resolutions for 2020