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Making Money From Training

IN these tough economic times, it’s important for us to focus on income possibilities instead of just worrying about our financial problems. If we can envision a more prosperous future and then channel our energies into productive activities, then we will eventually overcome the money challenges that burden us today.

Over the past weeks, we have been highlighting a variety of options to earn extra money. If you are looking for part-time income, remember to concentrate on opportunities that fit your natural talents, which can be carried out after regular work hours or on weekends. Today, let’s look at ways to create income sources from training.

In this information age, many people recognise the importance of training to attain their goals. However, the problem is that most educational sources are priced beyond the means of the average consumer. In offering solutions to the market, you can gain a competitive advantage by charging lower rates and being more flexible to meet customers’ needs. Continue reading Making Money From Training

How To Optimise Your Operations

Over the past two weeks, we have been focusing on strategies that small business owners can implement to counter the negative effects of the global economic downturn. If the going is getting tough for your business, it’s time for you to get innovative in meeting your customers’ needs and publicising your products and services.

To ensure that your business can survive and even succeed in challenging financial times, you have to focus on the efficiency of your operations. Under normal circumstances, small businesses falter and fail from using improper procedures and expensive processes. In this period of economic uncertainty it is vital for your business to become a lean, cost-effective machine.

One of the most pressing concerns for small businesses is maintaining a positive cash flow. As the saying goes, ‘Cash is king,’ and to survive a financial downturn, entrepreneurs must have a good handle on incoming and outgoing cash. Even a minor reduction in sales can trigger off the inability to meet bills, source raw materials and generally stay afloat. Continue reading How To Optimise Your Operations