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How to Make your Small Business Big Profits

How to Make your Small Business Big Profits

Numerous studies have been done around the world showing that more than 80% of all small businesses fail within the first five years of operation. That means only 20% of small businesses have what it takes to succeed.

So why do some succeed and not others? There are many reasons. The way the business owner thinks is a major part.

The reason being, when the business is struggling to make a decent profit, an open minded business owner will seek out help. This one factor -- the ability to be open to advice from people who can help you -- is crucial for ongoing success in the business.

Business owners turn to their accountant for financial help, their lawyer for legal help, and are unsure of who to turn to for help in marketing and systemizing their business.

Too often people in business start up and do what everyone else is doing, they just say, this is what we do and list the facts. Then they compete on price because this is the only thing they know how to do. Learning professional marketing allows you to distinguish yourself from competition so you aren’t competing on price. Then you’ll start to make more profit, employ more people and grow the business.

Developing excellent communication skills with all the staff is crucial in growing a business due to the fact that one of the most important aspects of business is the people. Knowing more about people helps you to deal with customers and the your team better.

The other area that is vital for success in growing a small business is the use of systems. Many businesses have no systems of duplication.

An example is McDonalds. Ask yourself, do you feel that you can make a better burger than McDonalds? I am sure you can. But can you build a better business system than McDonalds? The answer I am sure is no. The reason why McDonalds is so successful is not because they are continually trying to improve their product, it’s because they are continually building on the systems running their business.

Too many business owners work on the principle that it is more important to get the perfect products or the best shop or the best equipment, when what is most important is developing their systems.

Marketing systems, people systems and leverage systems are very important as they let your business grow without you doing all the work. That’s why we teach business owners sales, marketing, team building, and team recruitment systems.

My Business Coaching program teaches business owners to become highly skilled in these areas. That is why it is not unusual that a few simple changes can double their revenues over a period as short as two months





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(Visit Warren's Website) Warren Coughlin is the Canadian Coach of the Year with Action International and selected from the over 900 coaches internationally for a Global Action Man Award and a North American Action Man Award. His experience and his passion have allowed his clients to experience 300 and 400% growth, create stronger teams, reach for bigger dreams and gain skills they can use for as long as they run businesses. He is now challenging all Toronto area Entrepreneurs to double or triple your revenue (or more)! You get to enjoy that growth, receive a free vacation and here's the kicker - he's going to show you exactly how to do it! It’s only $50 to participate in the Bennett Gold Action Challenge, to learn techniques of growth, to participate in an ongoing teleseminar series, to receive tools for success and to have access to great additional learning and networking opportunities. If you really want to take your business to the next level, visit www.bennettgold.ca/challenge.

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