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Are You Preventing Your Own Business Growth?

It's awful to think the you could be the reason that your business isn't growing, but unfortunately, the internal structure is oftentimes the barrier holding a business back. What's even worse -- many times the management is to blame.

Giving Your Business a Dose of Passion

One of the primary ingredients for starting a business is to have a strong passion for whatever the business is about. When a business is in the beginning stages, everything is exciting. Unfortunately, most businesses reach a point in which the excitement and passion wears off after a while. Have you experienced this with your business?

Why Deadlines Are Important for Business

With the holidays upon us, everyone has deadlines to meet. But do you incorporate deadlines into the regular business routine throughout the rest of the year? For businesses, deadlines are important because they can either increase or decrease a business.

Should You Franchise?

Deciding whether or not to franchise your business is a very difficult choice. However, it is a decision that many businesses face as their business grows. But how do you know if it's the right move for your business?

Part 2: Holiday Trends for 2009

As evidenced in our previous article on the first 5 holiday trends for 2009, the economy is still greatly impacting both consumers and retailers. Unfortunately, the next 5 trends from Phil Rist of BIGresearch and Ellen Davis of the National Retail Federation send the same message.

Part 1: Holiday Trends for 2009

It's hard to believe that it's already time to start holiday shopping. According to the recent National Retail Federation's 2009 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, it looks like the early bird may get the only worm. The survey, conducted by BIGresearch, found that consumers are aggressively looking for bargains this year. In addition, retailers are greatly cutting back on their inventory due to weak demand. In other words, it's going to be a push-and-pull battle between retailers and consumers.

Setting Goals for Success

Sometimes goals are like New Year's resolutions -- they don't get very far. With business goals however, it is important that they are well planned and established to ensure that they are achieved.

How Well Do You Know Your Competition?

It really is true that in order to be successful in your business, you have to know your competition very well. Knowing their strengths and weaknesses will make your business stronger.

Finding a Suitable Business Venture

Quite often, people assume that entrepreneurs always have a plan or direction, but that isn't always the case. It is true that entrepreneurs get a strong urge to open a business, but in many cases, they don't instantly know what it will be.

Which One: Brick and Mortar or Online Store?

How do decide between shopping at a physical location and shopping online? For some, the decision is based on convenience and for others it is based on getting a good deal. Whatever the reason may be, it results in a difficult decision for entrepreneurs planning to open a retail store.