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  Launching a new business venture clearly involves a lot of work. This can make it really easy to overlook certain details. One detail that you definitely don’t want to skip is business insurance. It can be overwhelming thinking about everything you need to consider for your business, we get it. But ensuring that you, your business & your employees are protected are of paramount importance. Without insurance, you could face major financial losses, which may be enough to shut you down. With that elephant looming in the room, here is everything that we think you need to know about business insurance.     What Is Business Insurance?   Business insurance covers the costs if something goes wrong in your business. Simply put: It acts as a much-needed safety net. In the event of a lawsuit, injury, or property damage, you have protection. This can help you to recover from …

  Being productive in your business and completing all of your tasks and projects is more than just working all the time. You could even say that optimizing workflow is actually more important than just working a ton of hours, which you most likely already do because you’re a business owner. The thing is, you can work tons and tons of hours every day and still have low output and productivity. Especially if what you’re doing during all those hours is not high-quality work. That is, if you’re not working on the right things at the right times, taking the long way around to complete projects, or working in a very unfocused way. Then the work you’re doing is not actually quality work. There are many ways that you can change this, if you find that those characteristics describe you. Keep reading if you want to learn how to improve …

  How do you plan on making money? Answering this seemingly simple question can help you decide on the right business model for your new venture. Only about one in four businesses survive 15 or more years, which goes to show how great the failure rate is for any given company. Those that really succeed tend to have a solid business model to follow. You need a business model to outline your plan for generating revenue & achieving sustainability. It’s honestly one of the first things that you should decide on when developing your business plan. In this article, we’ll examine the basics of business models and the factors that go into choosing the right one.     Why Do You Need a Business Model?   First, what exactly is a business model? It’s a strategic blueprint for how your business creates and delivers value to customers. The model you …

  The traditional methods of reaching consumers through distributors, wholesalers, and retailers are gradually being replaced by a more direct solution: Direct-to-Consumer (DTC). DTC allows you to connect directly with your target audience. This can really help you create a more personal relationship & drive engagement without dealing with an intermediary. Which can obviously be a positive thing for your business. If you’re a business owner, understanding the nuances of DTC could be the key to boosting sales. It’s something that truly all of us should have basic knowledge on. In this guide, we’ll explore the components, available resources, and the best strategies for increasing your Direct to Consumer sales. Let’s get started.     What Is Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)?   Direct-to-consumer is a marketing approach that aims to connect directly with consumers instead of working through retailers. For example, some brands sell their products through major retailers, such as Target …

  Fatigue can get in the way of even the best of plans. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed and out of your depths, especially when you’ve got a business to run. Life can be a lot just as-is, but add in the stresses of being a business owner & it can truly derail you. So, how can fatigued business owners like yourself remain focused even when you’re simply overwhelmed? You’ll need to develop a few coping strategies, along with finding ways to tend to your mental health while also looking after the well-being of your company. With all that in mind, here’s some general advice on how to press-on even when you are spread thin.     Identify the Cause of Your Fatigue   What exactly is causing your fatigue? It’s hard to conquer a problem without first identifying its root cause. Take a moment and really think about …

  As a business owner, you likely know that profitability is a very essential sales metric. Without a profit, you cannot keep your business afloat. Which is kinda the whole point of this starting your own business thing. According to data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), about one in five new businesses fail within the first year. Finding ways to increase the profitability of your business can help you avoid becoming another casualty. Sales as a whole can be a bit overwhelming, with so much information out there. It’s hard to know what you need to know, and how to apply your findings to your actual business. In the following guide, we’ll cover the most effective strategies and resources for generating larger profits. That way, you can take some of the heat off yourself & have a good starting point to begin from. Let’s dive into SALES …