by Chris Reich | Aug 15, 2008 | Business
Confession time. I make mistakes too.The biggest mistakes I’ve made over the years all have a common thread. I’ve compromised what I know the client needs with what the client thought they needed.If you’re in business, you’ve faced this...
by Chris Reich | Aug 14, 2008 | Business
In a slow economy you have two choices. The one you choose will determine how fast your business recovers—it could even determine if your business recovers.1. Cut back employees and expenses. Focus on cuts. Compete on price—after all, it’s a tough...
by Chris Reich | Aug 13, 2008 | Business
If you’ve cut staff, support the people you’ve kept. Start with assurance. Tell them if everyone works together, business will improve. Tell them this is a problem with the economy, not with them. This might seem obvious, but many employers will tell...
by Chris Reich | Aug 12, 2008 | Business
I know of people who have “under construction” pages up on their website. They mistakenly think they will reach a point when their site will be done.Websites are never done. They are always under construction. If your website is “done”, that...
by Chris Reich | Aug 11, 2008 | Business
Don’t push.No doubt, we’re in a serious slow down. Many small businesses are suffering. The pressure is huge. Your best source of business is your customer base. The relationships you’ve built can keep you going through the hard times. True enough....