Having a well-defined strategy can make or break the future of your small business. This section will provide you with much needed advice, tips and news about strategic development that will help you grow your business.

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A roadmap to your Target Operating Model where growth is controlled, measured and profitable. This is an essential part of your planning and growth process as a small business. Read More

5 Tips on How to Become a Successful Freelancer

5 Tips on How to Become a Successful Freelancer Avatar Posted by sundaydriver under Strategy
From http://www.powerhomebiz.com 6 days ago
Made Hot by: ldfushan on June 18, 2013 12:18 pm
Freelancing offers extraordinary potential to earn money to those who have marketable skills. The Web has boosted freelancing in ways that have never been seen before. With the proliferation of sites such as eLance, freelancer.com, oDesk.com and many others, freelancers are finding it easier to fi Read More

Five Tips For Successful Mergers and Acquisitions

Five Tips For Successful Mergers and Acquisitions Avatar Posted by ivanpw under Strategy
From http://www.noobpreneur.com 22 hours ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on June 18, 2013 9:49 am
Mergers and acquisitions are a tricky business. Here are some points to keep in mind if you're thinking of merging or acquiring another company. Read More

How to Grow Your Shop Without Losing Your Mind

How to Grow Your Shop Without Losing Your Mind Avatar Posted by HomeBusinessMedia under Strategy
From http://www.etsy.com 1 day 23 hours ago
Made Hot by: seobromino on June 17, 2013 9:56 am
What does it look like to grow an artisan or Etsy business today?
Good news: It’s not adding X number of new workers to the assembly line or going public just to cash out. Today, the question of business growth is really about understanding where you want to take your business in terms of reach, d Read More

Can Your Business Go Global?

Can Your Business Go Global? Avatar Posted by Maria Haubrich under Strategy
From http://www.smallbizdaily.com 8 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on June 17, 2013 12:03 am
For many U.S. small to mid-sized businesses, 2013 could be the year for global expansion. The uneven economic recovery and the administration’s focus on doubling exports by 2014 (National Export Initiative) means greater business opportunities in international markets, such as Brazil, Russia, India Read More
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What sort of damage control goes into rebuilding your brand when your business makes a public mistake? Read More
Looking at negotiations, and succeeding with them, doesn't have to be boring. With a little creative thinking, you can energize a meeting and still get the results you want out of your negotiation. Today's post will reveal three valuable tips about using creativity to break new ground in deal-makin Read More
We will increase revenue by 10% next year. We will increase the average ticket sale by 15% this coming year.
How many times have you set goals like these for your business? How many times have you actually reached them, or even remembered you set them by the time Summer came around? Read More
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