Organizing your Small Business in 2016

By Ruth on January 10, 2016 in money
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Running a business is a tough job. With the right tools, you can stay on top of your finances and profits. Organization is vital in business ownership as one mistake can lead to financial difficulty. There are many aspects of business ownership that employees and patrons do not experience. It is a stressfully rewarding career.
Marketing Materials
Marketing is important for small businesses, especially locally. Having the support of your local community is quite important in order to have continued success and positive revenue flows. The way you market to the local community and surrounding areas often determines the overall success of a local, small business.
It is ideal to keep marketing campaigns simple. Avoid using too many colors that can distract the eye of consumers from important details. Use simple phrasing to make sure the marketing campaign is understood by all that receive it.
Re-Branding
If your business has struggled in the last couple of years, consider re-branding. This allows you to make necessary changes including food offerings, product lines and staff, to name a few key elements of a business. Once the necessary changes are in place, reintroduce the business to the local community with a grand re-opening celebration. Offer special pricing and promotions to attract more of the local community back through the doors of your establishment.
Visual Materials
While working on re-branding and making important changes to the business, have some new visual materials made up too. This includes items like new menus that are simple, explanatory and easy to navigate. If you are unsure of the exact menu layout that you want for your business, click here for some ideas.
The way that your services and/or menu items are displayed to the local community is important. If you are a restaurant or food service business owner, for example, a clean, simple menu is easier to read and helps guests decide on their meal choice a little easier. Condense large menus as well. With too many options, guests will become confused as to the overall theme and type of cuisine that your establishment is based around.
The more organized your business is in 2016, the more success you are setting out to have. As locals are happier with the service your business offers, the more likely they are to suggest your establishment to family and friends. This also leads to positive online reviews, which again, helps boost business.

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

4 Comments

  1. shannon fowler January 18, 2016 Reply

    This is perfect for me right now. I am just now starting my own business, and while it is hard work, it will be totally worth it.

  2. Rita Spratlen January 18, 2016 Reply

    This is great information for businesses and a lot of it for everyday life. I have been moving from the Oregon coast and it is taking us forever. I need organization!! I see you are from the Pacific Northwest too!!! Thanks for the information!!

  3. Judy Metcalf January 17, 2016 Reply

    Good information. Thank you

  4. Barrie January 14, 2016 Reply

    Very good information for anyone in a small business. Thanks for the suggestions.

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