When you run a business gauging the performance of the company across different metrics is key to determining what is working and what is not. A Key Performance Indicator or KPI is one tool you can use to see if you’re achieving key business objectives. While large companies use KPIs across the board to measure Read more about 10 Business KPIs Your Company Should be Tracking – And Why[More…]

Simply put, setting goals will help your business focus attention on achieving outcomes you desire. Of course, it is easier said than done, but if you start setting goals like the business goals examples below, you are on a path to achieving them. This doesn’t necessarily mean you will be successful all the time, but Read more about 10 Examples of Goals to Set in a Small Business[More…]

In the beginning, you probably had so few sales leads that figuring out how to track sales was no problem. When you start to grow, however, it gets harder and harder to keep track by memory alone. You likely have more people involved, too. Things start to fall through the cracks. Some people on the Read more about How Do You Track Sales Without Doing a Lot of Data Entry?[More…]

Onboarding new employees or clients can be challenging. Even if you take the time to train them one-on-one, they may forget by the time they need to remember what you taught. What could be better than recording your online training meetings? Every person learns in their own way and has different questions. By recording each Read more about Would Online Meetings Work Better for Your Business?[More…]

Online businesses … some say they are the best of all possible worlds.  You can run one from almost anywhere. Costs can often be kept lower, unlocking additional value in your business because you may have no need for impressive offices, equipment or facilities.  Even aspects such as inventory can be managed virtually or at Read more about A Tight Ship: 15 Ways Online Businesses Automate, Reduce Errors and Save Money[More…]

Ah technology… five BizSugar members recount how they are using technology to drive more profits in these mini case studies.