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Tuesday, August 08, 2023Give Your Small Business Financial Security with These Essential Moves
Having a financial safety net is essential for any small business. It helps mitigate potential risks, and it allows your business to weather economic storms and other challenges that may come your way. Here are some of the best practices from the River Country Chamber of Commerce for creating a financial safety net for your small business.Stay Organized with PDF Tools Organizing all documents related to your small business is key in staying compliant with government regulations while also proving that
Tuesday, May 16, 2023Make a Mark in Business Without a College Degree Using This Guide
It’s no secret that having a college degree can open many doors. But what if you don’t have one? With the right set of skills, it’s possible to succeed in business without holding a four-year degree. The River Country Chamber of Commerce has put together a list of valuable advice to help you get started on your entrepreneurial journey.Think Small at First When starting out as an entrepreneur, it’s important to start small and work your way up. Don’t try to take on too much at once or you may find yourself
Monday, October 03, 2022Why Branding Is Still More Important Than Tech for Newaygo County Businesses
When you hear the word “innovation” in a business context, more often than not, it’s being used in reference to tech. Indeed, many of the top trends to emerge in the business world are fueled by tech progress, but innovation encompasses much more than artificial intelligence, cloud applications, or machine learning. Innovation is about discovering new ways to connect with clients — and your brand is infinitely more effective than tech in this regard. Keep reading for more info from the River
Tuesday, August 23, 20224 Tips for Starting a Business After COVID-19
As the global economy slowly rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s never been a better time to become an entrepreneur. Although there are still challenges, various business opportunities are emerging for entrepreneurs just like you. Here are some steps to becoming an entrepreneur in the post-pandemic world:1. Find a Profitable Idea Finding a business idea isn’t challenging, but finding a profitable business idea can be difficult. For 21.5% of small companies, the business is over before the
Wednesday, January 19, 2022Long-Term Relationships, Collaborative Negotiation and Sales Contracts
For a long time, the story of negotiation in the business world has been the story of competitiveness and domination. Each negotiation told the tale of a zero-sum transaction with one winner and one loser: the winner, the more dominant party at the table, would extract the most valuable deal they could. This paradigm, called competitive negotiation, sometimes goes far enough to demand that negotiators speak and act and pose in certain ways to increase their apparent dominance. It's been synonymous with