Hiring to Win | August 9, 2016 | Rome, GA
Reference USA Has a Lot to Offer Small Businesses
The UGA SBDC has used the reference service ReferenceUSA for a number of years. It has proven time and time again what a useful resource it is for SBDC clients and communities. The SBDC’s current subscription to Reference USA includes the following business databases: U.S. Businesses, U.S. Historical Businesses, and U.S. Job/Internships. The SBDC also has access to two consumer databases: U.S. Standard White Pages and U.S. Consumers/Lifestyles.
Have a Great Idea or Invention?
A patenting tip for you…from Eric Frickey, Business Consultant Thinking about obtaining a patent for your idea? A crucial first step would be to get a patent search and legal opinion from a registered patent attorney. The few hundred dollars spent on the search and opinion could save you thousands in patent drafting and prosecution […]
How to Build a Brand That Stands the Test of Time
When it comes time to develop a brand, many companies set their sights on attention rather than retention, but 64 percent of people say a shared sense of value is the main reason they’re loyal to a brand. On top of that, 48 percent of those same consumers say a positive first experience with a […]
Three Types of Small Businesses
You have a small business but you’re not making a profit and haven’t in some time. You may have an employee or two, and you pay them before you pay yourself. You either aren’t paying yourself or are paying less than you could make working for someone else. You may be adding your own money to the business to keep it afloat. […]
Can I Export My Products …. and Where?
American companies make excellent products; they really do. And many of these products are sold all over the world, but some never leave the country. There are several reasons things can or cannot be exported, including their price, overseas demand, technical competitiveness, and sometimes a company’s own willingness or reluctance to undertake the export process.
3 Ways to Organize Your Sales Team for Success
One of the most common mistakes early stage entrepreneurs make is assuming that their product or service will “sell itself.” With very few exceptions, this is almost never the case; sales success is usually the combination of hard work, persistence, and having a well-organized sales strategy. One of the key reasons the “selling itself” myth is so persistent is that […]
Business Loan Application Tips Borrowers Can Take to the Bank
Whether it’s to start, operate, expand or acquire a business, capital is required. Just how much is available, and what it will cost depends on each business’s unique situation and the personal financial position of its ownership. These two factors are so important that they find their way into the starting lineup of every loan application. Borrowers who have a good understanding of […]
