Comments on: StartupNation’s 5 Survival Tips for Your Business (as seen in Costco Connection Magazine this month)

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By: SpeedVenture

SpeedVenture — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:19:06 +0000

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By: Janice S

Janice S — Sat, 16 May 2009 14:07:16 +0000

I think Number 5 is good no matter what the economic situation is. Stretching your dollar is just good stewardship of the company funds. It may be fun to splurge once in a while, but it should always be balanced with frugality. And, if you need to cut payroll dollars, it is always best to work out a reduced work week before terminating. In smaller companies, employees have a closer affiliation with their employer. They are more likely to help support cost cutting and even create solutions you may not be aware of. The good ones will most likely stick with you in the lean years as well as in the boom years.

By: Dave Yoho

Dave Yoho — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:07:57 +0000

I believe that during these times your customers are your greatest resource.

The old 80/20 rule is probably more like 90/10 these days so why not take full advantage of it? Create contests and awards for ideas customer-driven ideas that stimulate your business.

In my experience this is where many of my greatest campaigns have come from.

By: Charles Clift

Charles Clift — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:36:46 +0000

I think this article hit the nail on the head! It’s tips like this you must stick by everyday and you will see your business grow. Sometimes its the simple things that can really turn a failing business into a thriving business. Take care my friends.

By: stella

stella — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:54:54 +0000

Some wise person once said you shouldn’t lose your head when you already lost an arm and a leg.

No. Wait. It was the crazy guy that moon walks for change down at our local Burger King who said that.

But, I think the truth of the statement still holds.

By: mike

mike — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:24:14 +0000

The key to succeeding is:
- Identify a role model.
- know the recipe of your success
- keep things simple.
- Be honest - you cannot do well unless you do good
- follow your instinct.
- watch your pennies.
- keep your emotions out of your decision making.
- have defined goals.
- stick to the business that you understand and be in it for the long term.
- Success is 10% strategy and 99% execution
- Use other peoples’ money

By: Laura K

Laura K — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:55:47 +0000

I also feel a professional image is important. You need to look successful to attract customers- do not use a PO box or home address, invest in a personalized call answering service, and do not offer to meet at coffee shops. E-mail me for more info on solving all this issues

By: A. Fox

A. Fox — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:57:07 +0000

I recall reading once that Capitalism was neither the problem nor the answer. Likewise, Communism wasn’t the problem and it certainly wasn’t the answer. Rather, we had neglected to live and conduct our business affairs, quite simply, with Heart. Step one of the above tips seems to speak directly to that. Makes me feel that from the ashes of all this economic hardship a new dawn & a new paradigm of how we interact with clients might arise. And it might be pretty freakin’ Fabulous!