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15 ways to boost your profit
There are countless ways for business owners to boost profits. Raising prices and cutting costs provide a great starting point, but entrepreneurs need to think more broadly about strategies for winning more business and lifting sales. To help, we’ve assembled 15 tips from entrepreneurs and experts that will get you thinking about ways to grow your business and your profits.
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Managing growthIn this eBook, we’ve talked to entrepreneurs and experts to look at some of the secrets of managing growth. You’ll learn about the traits of high-growth companies, how to manage acquisitions and how to handle your cashflow requirements.
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25 Tips from real entrepreneursYou’ll find tips on getting the right people, advice on making acquisitions to grow your business, hints on getting investors on board and advice on how to brand your business. You’ll read about the mistakes that almost brought companies undone and find out about the lessons that have been learned through sometimes painful experiences.
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21 Exporting tipsIf you’re considering a move into exporting, or are already operating overseas, we’ve compiled 20 tips from exporters and exporting experts to help take your business to the next level.
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21 Marketing tips for your businessTo ensure you’re one step ahead of the competition, we’ve compiled 21 great tips from some of the industry’s top experts. You’ll learn about researching your customers, making the most of feedback (positive or negative) and hosting events, to keeping your database up-to-date, getting your product right for the marketplace and targeting your market niche.
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25 Tips to boost your salesLearn about structuring your sales process, refining your message and setting sales targets. There are tips on getting customers to buy in a timely fashion, working your database to get repeat business and leveraging your website to boost sales. There are even some hints on how to reward your selling staff without breaking the bank.
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20 business planning secretsWe’ve complied 20 of the best business planning secrets from successful entrepreneurs and business experts. You’ll find out about everything from setting sales targets and planning for growth to organising an annual planning day and the importance of having a “Plan B”.
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20 Cashflow questions answeredSmartCompany’s team of experts and entrepreneurs provide advice and tips on cashflow planning and effective budgeting, on how to construct solid contracts and set supply terms, and on ways you can encourage early payment with the clever use of discounts and incentives. You’ll also find a wealth of information on chasing up those late payers.
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