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The Most Effective Product Launch Strategy – How to Launch a New Product

by The Small Business Support Network Experts | Nov 16, 2017 | Basics of Planning, Digital Media, Marketing Basics

Unfortunately, there are many great products launched every year that don’t become successful. As a matter of fact, according to the Insights Association, only 60% of all products that make it to the market will generate any revenue at all. There can be many...

10 Benefits of Cloud Computing – Why Should You Move to the Cloud?

by The Small Business Support Network Experts | Nov 9, 2017 | Assets, Basic Bookkeeping, Basics of Planning, Business Plans, Digital Media, Marketing Basics, Money, People, Sales Basics

Cloud computing is a way to run applications or software programs without having to install them in a local, physical drive. The many benefits of cloud computing are based on remote computing. Simply put, remote computing allows users to access the tools and...

Take Your Company’s Pulse Using Your P&L

by The Small Business Support Network Experts | Oct 9, 2017 | Basic Bookkeeping, Basics of Planning, Money, Using Your Numbers

I am going to base this discussion on the P & Ls of a company which makes folding metal chairs and tables. Their customer base is largely regional (hotels, schools and resorts) but they do some selling through national trade shows. The company has three chair...

10 Online Businesses to Start This Year

by The Small Business Support Network Experts | Aug 20, 2017 | Basics of Planning, Start-Ups

If you have the skills to run your own business and are reasonably tech savvy, you might want to consider some of the suggestions below. However, the fact that you can code or write does not suggest you will succeed unless you can also market yourself. Starting a...

8 Steps to Perfect a New Product Development Process

by The Small Business Support Network Experts | Aug 5, 2017 | Assets, Basics of Planning, Start-Ups

Developing new products is an essential task for any high-quality business. However, it can be tricky to master the new product development process. Thankfully, we have streamlined this concept in a way that makes it easier for you to succeed. While you may need to...

Alternative Lending Options For Your Business

by The Small Business Support Network Experts | Jul 13, 2017 | Assets, Basics of Planning, Other Help, Products and Services, Start-Ups

Why would you seek alternative lending credit with all the banks around? Banks typically do not offer quick turnaround on loans and may have stricter lending policies. If you have a poor credit score you may find banks are not an realistic option. However, the market...