10 Tips for Being Prepared as an Entrepreneur

Being a successful small business means you need to be prepared. You can’t necessarily prepare for every potential situation you’ll run into. But there are some things you can do to be as prepared as possible. Members of our small business community share some tips for being prepared in the list below.

Introduce Yourself to Risk Assessment in Project Management

When it comes to project management, proper risk assessment can really save you a lot of time and resources. You can learn more about risk assessment and the impact it can have on project management for your business in this Nutcache post by Sebastien Boyer.

Create a Winning Business Pitch

If you want to ensure a successful future for your small business, you need to first know how to create a successful pitch. This Noobpreneur post by Rick Enrico includes some do’s and don’t’s for creating a winning business pitch.

Avoid These Small Business Nightmares

Being prepared as a small business owner means understanding some of the things you should avoid, like the common entrepreneurial fears in this post by Jonathan Dyer on the Dyer News blog. Members of the BizSugar community also discuss the post here.

Use These Customer Retention Tools for SaaS Companies

Once you get customers, you need to figure out how to keep them. That’s where customer retention comes in. The tips in this Process Street post by Teresa Millard can help SaaS companies and others retain customers.

Help Your Business Have a Strong End-of-Year Finish

The end of the year is quickly approaching. And you can prepare for a strong end of 2016 by having a great fall. The fall business tips listed in this post by Nellie Akalp of CorpNet can help you do just that.

Reach the Right Customers With These Search Marketing Tips

For businesses looking to grow, having a way to reach new customers is essential. And search marketing can be a great avenue for that, as Tim Kitchen explains in this SMB CEO post. You can also see input on the post from members of the BizSugar community.

Be Prepared in Case Your Website Gets Hacked

Cyberattacks happen. But there are some things you can do to help your business avoid them. And even if they do happen, you should know what to expect. This post by Ramon Ray of Smallbiztechnology.com includes some tips for how to avoid and deal with your small business website getting hacked.

Reach the Most People on Facebook

Facebook is likely to continue being a popular way for businesses to reach customers. So if you know how to reach as many people as possible on the platform, you’re likely to put your business in a pretty good situation. Here, Mariel Loveland shares tips for reaching the most people on Facebook in this Media Shower Post.

Use This Strategic Guide to Content Repurposing

Content marketing can be a time consuming process. But if you’re able to repurpose your content effectively, as outlined in this CJG Digital Marketing post by Jomer Gregorio, you can save some time and still create great content. You can read thoughts  on the post from BizSugar members too.

Get These Productivity Boosting Tips for Remote Workers

The holidays are a great time for you to show your appreciation for employees and even freelance workers. And you can even help your business by getting your team some productivity-boosting gifts, like the ones included in this Redbooth post by Matt Duczeminski.

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