In a recent study, WalletHub compared all 50 of the United States states using 28 indicators of small business startup success. Among the factors they considered were access to small business resources, accessible financing, labor costs, and the average workweek length. WalletHub’s study found that Texas helps nurture small business due to several of these … Read more
Do you know your Brand Personality? Brand Personality describes human characteristics that can be associated with your brand. These traits are things your customers can relate to. Just as our friends are a reflection on each one of us, so are the businesses and services we choose to patronize. A successful brand personality is one … Read more
In our last blog, we wrote about how to handle an employee who becomes a competitor. While there are steps you should take if this ever happens to you, there are also ways to prevent it from happening. Employees and team members who feel valued and respected don’t feel a need to leave. Keep The … Read more
In the world of real estate, referrals are crucial. Most people tend to turn first to their network of family and friends when they’re choosing a professional to work with. The opinion of someone a potential client can trust carries a lot of weight. The best way to earn referrals is to develop strong working … Read more
How is your marketing plan shaping up this year? Here are some ideas to focus on for the month of April. Get Ready for Upcoming Holidays and Events As we head closer to summer, there are some obvious holidays to pay attention to like Mother’s Day (May 14) and Father’s Day (June 18). We also can … Read more
Whether you’ve got a great idea for your business venture or you’re following in the footsteps of a mentor or competitor you admire, it’s important to create a business plan. A business plan is a summary of everything you plan and hope to achieve – and how you are going to achieve it. There are … Read more
Business is going well and you seem to have more on your plate than you can handle. The idea of adding to your team is starting to feel not only achievable, but necessary. But how do you know when it’s really time to grow? Here are a few signs that point to necessary team growth: … Read more
We are so lucky to live in the age of the internet, where so many things are available at the click of a mouse. From YouTube to free online courses to downloadable templates, there are so many free resources to help your business grow. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite (and 100% FREE) downloads … Read more
In the busy world of real estate, there is no such thing as “free time” or “extra time.” Many agents live in a constant struggle between wanting to grow their business and finding the time to do so. With the growing world of online education, the time is yours. You can take an online class … Read more
It’s no secret that digital marketing is the easiest, and often cheapest way to meet your next customer. More than 75% of American adults have a mobile phone with a data plan. The entire internet is at our fingertips, in our back pocket, and in our purses. With social media growing each year, online is the … Read more