It’s only one syllable and five letters long, but the word “sales” is one that carries a heavy load: it drives businesses, requires calculated strategies, and is considered some employees’ worst nightmare. For those who are not well versed in the art of persuasion, or who would rather sell ideas virtually from behind the protective boundaries of their desks, the […]
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It has been said that “small opportunities are the beginning of great enterprises.” That is certainly true for the millions of small business owners in the United States. But the birth of a new enterprise is often fraught with challenges and pitfalls. Each year there are about half a million business start-ups, but during the same time, there are slightly more business failures.
Major snow storms have paralyzed parts of the country so far this year. Thousands of people have been left without power. Many small businesses had to close for several days. Yet despite the prevalence of natural disasters recently, research from Alibaba.com shows 74% of American small businesses do not have a disaster preparedness plan, and 84% do not have any natural disaster insurance. More than one third don’t know how quickly they can get back on their feet after a natural disaster.