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10 Ideas For When Business Is Quiet

Does Your Business Suffer In The Slow Times?

A recent conversation with a business owner I am consulting with said he was finding it difficult to fill his staffs time when the company was quiet, and he found it frustrating that he was paying wages for what seemed like no return.

The Big Question

‘What Should I Do When Business Is Quiet?’

We all suffer quiet periods from time to time throughout the year. It’s difficult to avoid in business, and very common. It is very easy to take the day off, let the staff play in the office, but a little careful planning and a rainy day to-do list can help you make money and save money!

Quiet Times Can Be Good

Here are 10 things you can do when business is a little quieter than usual, making the most of your time and that of your staff!

  1. Get in touch with regular customers with new offers and promotions
  2. Create an email newsletter
  3. Start a new blog for your business
  4. Carry out essential refurbishments and maintenance
  5. Attend a local networking event or join a local business network
  6. Research new outlets for your products or services
  7. Update your marketing plan
  8. Re-organise the office
  9. Brush up on your existing skills or learn new ones
  10. Start a cost cutting exercise by getting new quotes and comparing. Save, Save, Save!

What Do You Do When Things Are Quiet?

Please leave a comment below and share your ideas for quiet times in your  business.

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October 23, 2012by Caroline Baxter
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What I Discovered As A Sage Business Expert

The Sage Business Experts Programme Is Now Live!

I am excited to announce that I have been selected as a Sage UK  Business Expert, supporting UK small businesses.

Last month, Sage selected well-connected business people to join their experts programme aiming to support and advise the UK business community via social media and building online awareness.

I am honoured and very excited to be a part of the experts team and to provide even more online engagement with UK Business owners. The programme ties in really well with the support that I provide for business starts ups, and I think it will be great to share business insights from Sage with my online communities.

Sage Business Experts were chosen for their;

  • Contribution to the business community – sharing knowledge and helping others improve and develop their businesses
  • Knowledge and influence – from first-hand experience, Sage Business Experts have a wealth of understanding about business challenges and solutions
  • Online presence – from forums and Twitter, to LinkedIn and blogs, Sage Business Experts are extensively connected

It’s great news that Sage are embracing Social Media and Influence and incorporating it with their programme to increase online awareness for both the business experts and their software, products and services. It reflects my work extremely well, and will hopefully help me share more exciting news and content for business owners.

About Sage

Sage is a well known and powerful Global business and accounting software provider, but what is little known is they are currently supporting a wide range of businesses by offering help and guidance on marketing, social media and other essential aspects of business.

Working with entrepreneurs and businesses from small one person start ups, right the way through to corporates, Sage provide a wide range of services and products, tailored to suit your company needs.

Sage Provide Software and Support Services for a wide range of products, supporting industries in the following;

  • Finances
  • HR & Payroll
  • CRM
  • Planning & Forecasting
  • Retail & Ecommerce
  • ERP
  • Manufacturing
  • Service Management
  • Accountants and Bookeepers
  • Construction

Summary

You can find out more about the Sage Business Experts here

I will update more with business news and insights from Sage soon!

October 23, 2012by Caroline Baxter
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