The Bundy-Ford Law Firm - Small Businesses

12/09/2019

"[A]s the Christmas holiday season is make or break time for many small businesses, the overwhelming question is how to get more Christmas sales..."

Own a small business and want to get more Christmas sales? Use one or more of these marketing ideas to create your own retail rush.

08/29/2019

"Entrepreneurs preparing to hire their first employees should proceed with caution. It’s costly to commit to an employee’s salary and benefits. And what start-up can afford to have even one employee who isn’t working to full capacity?"

Hiring that first employee is a big step for a small business. Follow this advice when deciding whom to hire, when and how to find the best candidates.

08/26/2019

"For entrepreneurs and small business owners, every dollar counts -- and investments need to pay off in real and immediate marketing ROI."

For entrepreneurs and small business owners, every dollar counts -- and investments need to pay off in real and immediate marketing ROI.

08/22/2019

"Branding, services, promotions, products, pricing, prints, blogs, advertising, research and social media -- all of this is marketing. With all the marketing options out there, it can be difficult for small businesses to know what to do. Marketing is a concentrated effort to do push your brand across a variety of platforms and hope that enough makes it through to your customer. Customers need to hear your message several times, so brand, brand, brand! Here are some simple steps to help you market your small business:"

Figuring out how to market yourself can be a challenge for small businesses, so here's some simple tips to help you get started.

08/20/2019

"As with anything worth doing, building your own business is not without its difficulties. Sometimes these challenges may seem bigger than they really are, and sometimes they keep us from fully pursuing an idea. But as most small business owners will tell you, the risks and challenges are usually worth the rewards and are worth finding solutions to in order to realize your dream."

The challenges are usually worth the rewards when it comes to starting a business. You may encounter these 4 big challenges. Here's how to overcome them.

08/16/2019

"What many start-up entrepreneurs or home office company owners come to realize, is an office space can be a large overhead expense and a cash drain on precious capital. Does your industry, client base, or work sanity require a professional looking office? Can your budget afford the high costs of office rental? A shared office space can ease your rental anxiety."

A cost-effective alternative to traditional office leasing is shared office space. Look at the alternatives and determine your best course of action.

08/14/2019

"Here are 10 steps that are required to start a business successfully. Take one step at a time, and you'll be on your way to successful small business ownership."
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/starting-a-small-business-4161641

08/13/2019

It's Tip Tuesday!

Be very specific with the goals you set for yourself and your business. Decide if the goal is a short term or long term goal. Then break those goals down into actionable steps. And here is the important part: GIVE YOURSELF DEADLINES!!! Even if you do not fully stick to those deadlines, shooting for a time frame will keep you on track. And lastly, be realistic. Do not pile on a long list of goals and try to do everything at once. Decide on which goals you can start with now and put off the rest for another time, but schedule when you will start. Even a little progress is still progress.

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08/12/2019

"While launching up a new business, you are not only required to save up sufficient capital to cover your expenses, but you are also required to find proper startup funding before turning a profit. Take your time to prepare for your company finances to ensure your leap into entrepreneurship is realistic as well as secure. Once you are sure that you have enough finances for your business entity, you can maximize your chances for success."

Starting a new business in the competitive business world is an exhilarating experience, but it is also risky. You need to deal with an…

08/08/2019

Get More Done in Less Time: Effective Tips to Organize Your Small Business for Success in 9 Steps

As a small business owner, you're always looking to save a little more time. Productivity is a big deal, and getting productive starts with getting your small business organized. Be more successful and get time back in your day!