5 Ways to Plan Ahead for Success
I know it can be really hard for business owners to plan for something happening six months from now. Making that sale today, the customer who is in your store right now, making payroll on Friday – these are always more urgent. But, really successful business owners keep an eye out farther than that. Get […]
Should I Have an App for My Business?
In this age of handheld interaction with smartphones and tablets, businesses need to engage their customer base as much as possible. What better way than with a mobile app? But before launching into the new world of app development, business owners should answer three major questions. What do you want the app to do? […]
High Deductible Plans
High-deductible insurance plans pose new challenges for medical practices. The end result is that patient collections are shifting from third-party insurers to medical practices. This added collection burden spawns other obligations that medical practices might not want to tackle, but in the end will have to face: Patient Education Most people with high-deductible plans […]
Referral Marketing: 13 Habits of a Networking Super Star!
Referral marketing is the process of building new business through word of mouth. A recent Nielson study shows people are four times more likely to buy if referred by a friend. Business owners must be proactive and strategic in generating referrals, and they must become a skillful networker. Adopt these habits to become a Networking […]
Rezoning Land for a Business
It isn’t every day that a business owner is faced with the prospect of changing how a piece of property is zoned. There are a couple of situations that typically cause this type of situation to arise: You may already own some property and want to operate a business that is not consistent with its […]
Enhancing Your Brand
Your brand is what your company stands for in the mind of the customer. Many people believe branding is nothing more than a fancy logo. While this helps people notice you, your brand is so much more than that. Your brand is how your company is perceived overall in the marketplace. That’s why it is […]
Can You Raise Money through Crowdfunding?
Although there have been many successes, there is a lot of misunderstanding out there about how crowdfunding may help small businesses. If you are considering crowdfunding, here are some ways to improve your chance of success. See a CPA and attorney Crowdfunding is not free money. The crowd typically gets a “perk” for their contributions. […]
Some Winning Considerations for Solo Medical Practitioners
This is the first in a series of exclusive articles for ‘e-News from MAG’ that will highlight ways for private practice physicians to improve their practice’s financial performance. Solo primary care practices in small markets face a number of daunting challenges when it comes to keeping their doors open in today’s environment. Managing three critical […]
