Mark Cuban Advice: His Top 7 Tips for Entrepreneurs
Team ZenBusiness January 1, 2025
We sat down with Mark Cuban at South by Southwest (SXSW), the music, film, and interactive conference in Austin, Texas. Mark is a champion and advocate for people who want to start their own businesses. He is also known for his ownership of the Dallas Mavericks, where he transformed the team into a highly valuable ...
Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask in January
Team ZenBusiness January 2, 2025
January is when most people consider what their course should be for the coming year. Find out what questions you should ask yourself as a business owner this time of year. So the Christmas selling season is over, post-Christmas sales have ended, and New Year’s resolutions are just kicking in. January may not be the ...
4 Steps to Reset Your Team This Year
Wish you could start over with your team in the New Year? Start fresh this year by using these four steps. The New Year brings with it the opportunity for change, growth, and renewal. We commit to accomplish new goals or resolve to finally complete old ambitions. Most of us feel more optimistic at the ...
The Ten Commandments of Goal Setting
Goals are important ingredients for success, but how you set your goals can be just as important to achieve goals. Learn how to make the most of them. Setting goals is risky business. Depending on how you set your goals, they can elevate you or they can devastate you. And you want to know a secret? ...
The Top 20 Magic Marketing Words That Compel or Repel
Words have power. We all know that. So, which marketing words encourage subscribers to act, customers to buy, or donors to give? We read through dozens upon dozens of emails and compiled a list of “sales-boosting” marketing words and a list of “sales-deflating” terms. Keep these lists handy the next time you craft an email or social post, and ...
10 Marketing Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make
Could these 10 marketing mistakes be costing you money? In virtually every area of business, there will be pitfalls along the way. Marketing is no exception. Time and time again, I see retail stores large and small making the same costly mistakes. By knowing how to avoid these biggest marketing mistakes, you will save energy, ...
5 Brilliant Content Marketing Big Brands Success Stories
Content marketers are coming up with new and innovative content marketing techniques every day. While most marketers have acknowledged that they rely on content marketing, one thing is certain: not everyone has been successful in doing so. Many brands still struggle with content marketing. The question that arises here is: What are the top-notch content ...
6 Tips for Retailers to Increase Cash Flow Now
Cash flow problems are a common problem for nearly any business these days, and independent retailers are no exception. Here are six things retail store owners can do to make an immediate improvement in their cash flow. Cash flow is an ongoing challenge for independent retailers, as it is for many small businesses. Sales growth ...
When Applying for Business Credit, Think of This Acronym
Applying for business credit? Here are four basics to consider. If you or your business are seeking credit and feel a bit nervous about your chances of getting the cash you need, pause for a moment, take a deep breath, and remember this simple acronym. This very tight, almost non-existent lending market for small businesses ...
HR Lessons Need Not Be Learned the Hard Way
One of the most frustrating things I encountered back when I practiced law was just how often I would see small business owners in my office, in trouble, because they had bad information. Example: One fellow decided that, in order to be friendly, he would ask job candidates about their holiday plans — “So, what ...
3 On-Site Problems That Pose a Risk to a Safe Working Environment for Your Employees
Employers have various legal obligations they need to adhere to each day, which can range from OSHA regulations to tax requirements. Running a company can ultimately be a minefield for legal breaches and health risks, which could severely impact your business. If you want to deal with multiple challenges throughout your company’s lifespan effectively, learn ...
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