The Wright Village Blog
11 Qualities of a Successful Small Business Owner
Every business owner is perpetually searching for the secret recipe to success. Some find it and some don’t. While every situation is unique with its own set of challenges, there are a set of traits that are pretty accurate indicators of entrepreneurial success. Keep reading for 11 qualities of a successful small business owner.
How To Grow Your Career Through Professional Development
Professional development is more than just attending a yearly conference or sitting through a colleague’s presentation. Professional development applies to every individual within an agency, organization, or business, from CEOs to new hires. A professional development plan is an excellent way to monitor the progress of an individual’s goals and their advancement in their career. These professional development plans can be used by anybody in any field, career, or business.
6 Tips for Being a Productive Small Business Owner
As a small business owner, your most valuable asset is your time. Being able to manage your time effectively and efficiently so you can promote and grow your business is invaluable. Just like raising a child, growing and building a small business takes a village (The Wright Village). Keep reading for 6 tips for being a productive small business owner.
Social Media Tips for Your Small Business
Consumers have grown accustomed to being drawn into a product through advertising and having that product available with a click. Social media is an excellent way to get customers to notice you and ultimately buy your products. Customers (and future customers) can see your sales, community involvement, trends, and what makes your business special.
4 Things You Need To Know To Be An Effective Leader
Promotion to management or starting your own firm is usually a beneficial stepping stone for your future. Unfortunately, many people take these roles without fully comprehending what a leadership role actually requires. When you're put in charge of other people, there are some things they don't tell you. Here are the four things you need to know to be an effective leader.
How To Set Achievable Goals
By defining exact, clearly defined targets, you can measure and enjoy attaining your goals, and you'll notice significant progress in what may have previously appeared to be a long, unproductive grind. You'll develop confidence when you discover your own ability and proficiency in achieving the goals you've set.
Challenges New Black Business Owners Face in 2021
Starting a business in 2021 brings its own challenges, no matter who you are. Being a black business owner means having to navigate through challenges that white business owners usually do not face. Despite having to learn how to be a business owner, get customers, and make money, you also have to face bias, networking struggles, funding issues, and COVID-19, in a system that is working against you. Below are some of the struggles Black business owners face in 2021 and some suggestions for ways to work through them.
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