Business Tips by Chris Reich
Tips from growing a business to dealing with disputesHow to Grow a Business: Like a Tree
I work with a lot of startups. Sometimes the new business owners become impatient because they want a path to quick profits. Problem is, most startups are handicapped by one of two problems. Either the business isn't very original which makes it hard to gain traction,...
Know When To Quit
We all know the statistics for business failure. 80% of new businesses fail within the first 5 years. How are you doing?
Fun At Work Matters
It is the time of year when the predictions flow. Some say the U.S. economy will remain stagnate. Some say the U.S. economy will grow by a modest 2%.
Next Year Will Be Better If You Do This Now
We are wrapping up 2013. For some, it was a great year. Some struggled through. Some didn't make it. The economy hasn't improved though we are adjusting to the new standards. As government points to Wall Street and interest rates as the indicators of recovery, those...
Is Social Media Marketing Right for You?
If you follow my posts, you know that I am not an advocate of wasting resources on social media advertising. Social media marketing works with some businesses. Not many, but it does benefit some.So how can you determine if you should invest in social media...
You Can Do Better But You Cannot Speed Up
We all want more. That is the nature of business. Some need more to survive. Some just want more.Growing a business is a process. It's not a magic step you take which suddenly leads to huge success. In fact, the harder you try to rush growth, the more frustrated you...
These Will Soon Be Gone
The following are on their way out and will soon be gone.#Hashtags Hashtags or is it hash tags? are about as useful as the QR code. Have a QR code on your business card? Why???? That's about as smart as having a hash tag on your card. Better yet, put a QR code...
Chocolate Covered Pickles
Yummy. All my friends tell me I have a great idea. Chocolate covered pickles will be the next big thing. Even my best friend, who hates pickles, thinks I have a great idea.All I need is a name for my brilliant idea, a website that looks beautiful and a great marketing...
Are You Sick of TheseToo?
Rant! Here are some things I'm really sick of coming from the marketing universe: 1. I'm already sick of Black Friday 2. I'm sick of Black Friday being moved UP a week so they can squeeze MORE out of us. 3. I'm sick of guilt based advertising. (Be a good parent and...
Mixed Signals Hurt Business
This is a short and sweet Friday post.I hope the right people read this. It could save a few businesses.Seth Godin calls mixing things up badly a "Meatball Sundae". That makes me a little nauseous every time I read it.It goes something like this. "We're the best in...
The Most Important Thing a Business Owner Does
I would love to take a survey of this question: What is the most important thing a business owner does?* See the PS after reading thisOften, we tend to spend the least time on the truly important and the most on those squeaky wheels in need of grease. The customer who...
A Priest and a Rabi Walk into a Restaurant…
It goes like this, a Priest and a Rabi walk into a restaurant. They look around and leave. A nice young couple then walk in. They look around and leave. An elderly couple come in. They too look around and leave. But wait! A large group just came in! Looks like four...
Too Noisy
Is it just me or is the world getting noisier? Even the internet is noisy.
Game Theory is NOT a Game
Game Theory involves a mathematical study of solving the problem of achieving most beneficial outcomes for parties to a transaction. That's a bit dry for a casual read so get it into practical terms.Game Theory, approached intelligently, is a strategy to maximize...
Most People Miss This Step When Making Decisions
There is an important step that most people do not even consider when making important business decisions. Today I want to address the most important of those overlooked steps.When making an important decision, stop and consider what the answer, or outcome, will look...
Two Ways to Launch a Business
There are two ways to launch a new business and one is better than the other in most cases. No, I don't mean the right way or the wrong way.The first, and most common way, is to make a plan, get started, obtain financing, finish putting things together and then open...
Starting a Business with Little Cash
Video Post today! Think about this if you're trying to start a business and need cash.Chris Reich, TeachUFW: 130 (I'm stalled out again!)
Is Your Message Believably Genuine?
As I looked at the picture, being of a generation where the word “genuine” actually means “real”, the comments threw me.