Managing

Running a business can be all-consuming and exhausting, which makes it vital for SMB owners to take time out, recharge their batteries and keep the passion they feel towards their business blazing.

Having one of those days where you really can’t remember why you started a business? Maybe you just worked a double shift because an employee called in sick, but whatever the reason, these are the days you need this reminder checklist pinned up in your office.

Embarking on your first inbound marketing strategy can feel overwhelming, but just like all big projects the best thing to do is to break the process into easy to manage steps.

A good strategy is the foundation of any successful business, but getting that strategy ingrained in your staff’s minds is easier said than done. Better yet – why not include your staff within the strategy development process? They could very well have insights and ideas that strengthen what you have in mind.

Just like the weather, businesses go through spells of good and bad conditions, but there are a few simple ways you can protect your business from the peaks and troughs.

After a difficult year for many small businesses, 2012 will be the time of innovation and reinvention in the sector.

Being present and focused takes willpower, but achieve it and you’ll be amazed at all the tasks you’ll be able to tick off your business to-do list.