So you’ve established a successful business model, built up a loyal clientele, and have begun enjoying the fruits of your labor. Now it’s time to increase your profit.
It may seem difficult or sometimes impossible to increase your income stream as
By Lance Trebesch
In a recent podcast, Daniel Ek, the CEO of Spotify, was asked if he feels that he is a visionary or a genius. He demurred, replying, “Absolutely not. For me it’s all about execution.”
I completely agree with this twenty-seven
Marketing for your small business requires a good deal of creativity, especially if you want to avoid wasting precious dollars on things that don't work for you. No matter what type of marketing you choose for your business, there are
The DSEF has produced a free e-book called Creating Your Success Mindset, which is designed to help business owners approach each day intentionally, with activities that help them reach their business goals. You can download it for free from the
It is natural to have doubts when taking on a major endeavor, such as starting and operating your own business. However, if you just ignore your doubts, you could be sabotaging your own efforts by letting them impede your progress.
By Amy Fowler
Facebook Security just announced a new way to report phishing attempts to the company. Phishing is a way for scammers to steal your personal information, including username, password, bank account numbers, Social Security numbers and more.
If you see or
Congratulations! You’ve done something significant: you’ve launched a business and are maintaining a certain degree of success. Since the initial startup period has long since passed, it may be time to start thinking about how to take your business to
Each month we’ll visit with a member of DSEF’s Board of Directors to learn how their experience and expertise helps the Foundation build trust in the market place by standing up for consumers and championing ethical entrepreneurship.
This month we visit
When Thirty-One Gifts Independent Director Lisa Sloan enrolled in DSEF’s Direct Selling Entrepreneur Program at Cayuga Community College last fall, she had a team of two and looked at her direct selling venture as a hobby. Today, eight months after
By Marjorie Stephens
The BBB’s Code of Advertising was created to be a helpful guide for advertisers but also is very useful to consumers. It
can help in understanding whether an advertisement is misleading and what stipulations should be met. Should you
Handling your competition as a small business owner can sometimes seem like an uphill battle. It is important to educate yourself in regards to who your competition is, what they are offering, and what their strengths and weaknesses are. You
By Lance Trebesch
In a recent podcast, Daniel Ek, the CEO of Spotify, was asked if he feels that he is a visionary or a genius. He demurred, replying, “Absolutely not. For me it’s all about execution.”
I completely agree with this 27-year-old
