We know that as a business leader, one of your top priorities is to grow your business. That’s one of our strong points, growth. This is why clients seek us out for coaching and keep us on retainer. To maintain your business growth means making tough decisions as to where to invest your business resources. […]
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We are still in the midst of a shifting global pandemic and start-ups and small businesses alike are trying to stay afloat. Funding is the biggest challenge facing startups and small businesses, as many are facing closure. Securing much needed financing will help fuel growth and innovation, secure the path to business continuity as well
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Here we are, a new month has begun and a new business cycle, what will you do to move your business forward in this next half cycle? Which topic is on your agenda when you meet with the team? Here is a quick tip to make this next meeting productive. Each new month presents an
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It’s been just over a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and almost immediately since it was announced, it seems like everyone and every business (who never had an e-commerce store) has started an e-commerce store. It’s true, it’s not your imagination – the whole world really is selling online! The corner store,
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Like many small business owners, you are doing it all, from managing your business to marketing, sales, website and PR, but is this the best use of your time? Do you have the time to dedicate to all these tasks? Can you risk failure knowing the responsibilities that come with running your business? It is
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Why are some entrepreneurs successful while others struggle? We may not know all the answers but for some, entrepreneurship is a fun-filled non-stop adventure. There is hope though, no matter where you’re at in your entrepreneurial journey, you can have some measure of success, all you need to do is adopt the habits shared by
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In an entrepreneur’s world, connection is everything. Therefore, it’s really not surprising that some of the biggest names are very good when it comes to the “hob nob” thing. From the virtual boardrooms to the conferences to “zoom”-ing in on live TV or radio, some have managed to make leaps, so how about you? It’s
Its a new year and the balance between being social and personal branding is becoming increasingly important as marketing in a digital world is ever more challenging. No two brands are alike, each will need its own bespoke strategy to accomplish its goals and social media will play a major part. Social media can
Do you know which risks threaten your small business the most? To protect your business, you must first understand which risks threaten your business, employees and customers. It is better to put plans in place before a disaster than after. To assess risks, ask yourself: What business am I in? Remember, risk can exist in
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Are you cutting it in sales? Ever wondered why some people always close the deal? How many times have you made contact with prospective buyers who seemed really interested in your product or service only to contact them later and they are no longer interested? Had enough of it? Here’s how to close the deal
If your small business needs credit in this COVID-19 era and you are out of options, then perhaps a business credit card could be your business rescue. A credit card once used properly could be “free cash flow” and give you the breathing space you need for at least 30 days. You could use it
Navigating through the uncertainties brought on by the corona virus has become more complex, with not enough cash reserves many entrepreneurs now worry about how they will keep their business going and get their sales numbers up. At dionnemorrison.com we know how challenging these times are and so we have two quick tips for you.
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The PPP COVID19 relief has ended but there is still hope for your small business to get funding. As Congress fights over the next bill, review these funding relief options and give your small business a chance to breathe and survive. Whether you use it is to increase your cash flow or to secure a
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As dynamic women in business we must make planning ahead our priority. Crises come with and without warning and they’re usually more devastating than we imagine and of course; we’re never fully prepared. In the aftermath of a crisis salvaging what’s left of our businesses can seem like a never ending soap opera but it
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The hurricane season is here, we can all recall some near misses and some shocks witnessed in past seasons. This hurricane season will be exceptional, with the Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic affecting businesses in every industry, planning for this hurricane season will present some challenges. We have seen where some businesses were affected more than
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Staying in business in these times with the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presents a real challenge. That’s why we are here to offer you tips so you can stay afloat during the crisis. Here are five ideas that you can use to move your small business forward. Build relationships You must have heard at some
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Many retailers are self-employed small business owners with a single store from which they earn their livelihoods, they are unlikely to have business insurance to compensate them for any loss of sales and the declining turnover means stores are closing earlier than usual, inevitably many stores will shutter their doors permanently; wiping out thousands of
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The impact of the Coronavirus has seen Italy taking drastic measures as to quarantine an entire zone. The economic fallout from the Coronavirus is predicted to be astronomical as more countries and sectors are being impacted, more drastic measures will be taken and with certainty your business will also be impacted, are you prepared for this health crisis? How will
Your business large or small manages some form of data. Your business is not immuneto a data breach from internal or external threats. This can come in the form of a hack attack or an unintentional act from an employee as we have seen in recent times in Jamaica’s banking system with NCB and VMWealth being latest victims. What would
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If 2020 is going to be a successful year for your business where you finally manage your cash flow and bank some dough, then why not look everywhere for benefits? Here is a quick tip that will get you to your goals faster. Rewards How about rewarding yourself? Credit cards these days I like to
