{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-hubs-index-jsx","path":"/business-basics/53/","result":{"data":{"props":{"displayModified":"2020-06-26T16:17:00.000Z","title":"Business Basics","subtitle":"A complete resource for starting, managing, and growing your business. Discover everything you need to know at business.com.","href":"business-basics","adsense":true,"adsenseMobile":false,"channels":{"primary":{"name":"Business Basics","slug":"business-basics"},"sub":null},"qtOfferGroupId":2,"structuredData":null,"path":"/business-basics/","isCurated":false,"meta":{"robots":null,"description":"Read the latest articles and resources on business plans, entrepreneurship, franchising, strategy, and the other basics you need to start a business.","title":"Business Basics: Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Financing - business.com"},"moduleArticles":null,"moduleTrendingArticles":null,"moduleBestPicks":null,"sponsor":null}},"pageContext":{"slug":"business-basics","href":"business-basics","moduleRiverOfLinks":{"title":"Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources","searchTerms":""},"search":{"query":"","current_page":53,"num_pages":87,"per_page":30,"total_result_count":2602,"facets":[],"title":"Search","slug":"search"},"mainContent":{"content":[{"author":"Ryan Robinson","canonical":"/articles/10-essential-steps-to-start-freelancing-on-the-side/","description":"Here's how to start freelancing and begin winning high-value clients while you're still working a day job that pays the bills.","doc_type":"article","guid":"25b849f3f13e1e6a7a2bccfa3d00970f","tags":["business-basics","starting-a-business","career","careers"],"published_at":"2016-06-14T18:00:00Z","modified_at":"2016-06-14T18:00:00Z","sort_date":"2016-06-14T18:00:00Z","subtitle":"BY Ryan Robinson","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/channel/business-basics.jpg"},"title":"Pocket Fuel: 10 Essential Steps to Start Freelancing on the Side","type":"article","sponsored":false,"channel":{"name":"Business Basics","slug":"business-basics"}},{"author":"Suzanne Lucas","canonical":"/articles/congratulations-youre-now-the-boss-how-to-take-over-an-existing-team/","description":"When you land a new job, there's a ton to learn. You not only need to learn the business, but you also need to learn how best to use your team.","doc_type":"article","guid":"7beb2b6d5b20ded5966fd5955849ea31","tags":["business-basics","entrepreneurship","human-resources","managing"],"published_at":"2016-06-14T16:00:00Z","modified_at":"2016-06-14T16:00:00Z","sort_date":"2016-06-14T16:00:00Z","subtitle":"BY Suzanne Lucas","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/content/5d0/7f88e9c658afa7d8b4568/1500-0-"},"title":"Congratulations, You're Now The Boss: How to Take Over an Existing Team","type":"article","sponsored":false,"channel":{"name":"Business Basics","slug":"business-basics"}},{"author":"Tommy Wyher","canonical":"/articles/fluctuating-commodities-how-they-impact-businesses-and-what-you-can-do/","description":"Read this article to learn how fluctuating commodities impact your business, and what you can do to keep it at bay.","doc_type":"article","guid":"c377beaef7247c85faea227ec4c295dc","tags":["entrepreneurship","business-basics","strategy"],"published_at":"2016-06-13T13:00:00Z","modified_at":"2016-06-13T13:00:00Z","sort_date":"2016-06-13T13:00:00Z","subtitle":"BY Tommy Wyher","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/channel/business-basics.jpg"},"title":"Fluctuating Commodities: How They Impact Businesses and What You Can Do","type":"article","sponsored":false,"channel":{"name":"Business Basics","slug":"business-basics"}},{"doc_type":"business_listing","tags":["business solutions","business-solutions","business basics","business-basics"],"title":"FXDD","dek":"Top Forex Broker - 24 hour customer support, tight spreads and commission-free trading. Start a Free Demo Trading Account Today.","guid":"business_listing:57d705073de037d36d95ffd7","data":{"display_link":"www.fxdd.com"},"slug":"business_listing:FXDD-57d705073de037d36d95ffd7","canonical":"http://www.fxdd.com"},{"author":"Anonymous User","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/how-do-i-get-my-business-more-noticed/","description":"I know there is a serious market for my business, but I don't know how to attract bigger companies to use my services for their employees? I do not have the financial means to compete with the big relocators, but do a much better job.","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_2925","tags":["business-development","business-basics","business-solutions","starting-a-business","career","women-in-business"],"published_at":"2014-06-18T13:42:08Z","modified_at":"2016-06-13T09:03:11Z","sort_date":"2016-06-13T09:03:11Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Anonymous User | 65 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 06/13/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/bdc-placeholder.jpg"},"title":"How do I make my small business standout against much larger competitors?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":65},{"author":"Michael Scullino","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/i-really-want-to-start-my-own-business-but-im-not/","description":"I'm studying two degrees - advanced commerce and law - however I feel that I'm wasting time solely focusing on them because I plan on starting my own business when I finish university anyways.","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_2343","tags":["business-development","business-basics","business-solutions","starting-a-business","career","women-in-business"],"published_at":"2014-04-09T18:05:49Z","modified_at":"2016-06-13T08:46:40Z","sort_date":"2016-06-13T08:46:40Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Michael Scullino | 87 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 06/13/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/c0b62b1e04fe613c7cac5aa316bfd4d6.jpg"},"title":"I really want to start my own business - but I'm not sure whether to wait until I finish university or to just go for it while I'm there. Thoughts?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":87},{"author":"michael gorman","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/what-in-your-opinion-is-the-best-way-to-attract-vi/","description":"We all know there are 10's of millions of people online, but getting the right type of visitors to your blog can be very difficult, without having to spend lots of money advertising, have you arrived at a good way of attracting the right visitors to your own blog?","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_2336","tags":["business-development","business-basics","business-solutions","starting-a-business","career","women-in-business"],"published_at":"2014-04-09T07:20:04Z","modified_at":"2016-06-08T14:30:51Z","sort_date":"2016-06-08T14:30:51Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY michael gorman | 69 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 06/08/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/1d6f9ac6607ead5f270fc9f9292b4614.jpg"},"title":"What is the best way to attract visitors to your blog?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":69},{"doc_type":"business_listing","tags":["business solutions","business-solutions","business basics","business-basics"],"title":"Metatrader","dek":"Our MetaTrader software has a user-friendly front-end trading interface. Start a Free Demo Trading Account today.","guid":"business_listing:57d705083de037d36d95ffd8","data":{"display_link":"www.fxdd.com"},"slug":"business_listing:Metatrader-57d705083de037d36d95ffd8","canonical":"http://www.fxdd.com/mt/en/platforms/standard-spreads/metatrader-4/"},{"author":"Matt Lenhard","canonical":"/articles/5-ways-entrepreneurs-can-improve-liquidity/","description":"Here are five strategies entrepreneurs can use to build financial liquidity.","doc_type":"article","guid":"b8d70c808ef5589d7abe77ca5ba41090","tags":["starting-a-business","entrepreneurship","business-basics"],"published_at":"2016-06-07T18:00:00Z","modified_at":"2016-06-07T18:00:00Z","sort_date":"2016-06-07T18:00:00Z","subtitle":"BY Matt Lenhard","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/channel/business-basics.jpg"},"title":"Cash in Hand: 5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Improve Liquidity","type":"article","sponsored":false,"channel":{"name":"Business Basics","slug":"business-basics"}},{"author":"Carrie Dunham","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/how-do-you-generate-leads-online/","description":"I am curious how others use social media and social networks to generate leads. I used to like LinkedIn Answers and Groups, but they got rid of Answers and they just released their new navigation and groups are being buried. Seems like they are moving to being just your online resume and helping peo","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_1134","tags":["community-discussion","business-basics","industry"],"published_at":"2016-06-05T15:04:40Z","modified_at":"2016-06-05T15:04:40Z","sort_date":"2016-06-05T15:04:40Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Carrie Dunham | 12 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 06/05/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/"},"title":"How do you generate leads from LinkedIn Groups?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":12},{"author":"Morgan Phillips","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/should-i-focus-on-just-one-niche-customer-group-in/","description":"I have been trying to get feedback from my ideal target audience but I am finding the group hard to reach.  There is another target audience that could benefit from my service.  I am not as passionate about that group but I think they may be easier to get feedback as I build out my business.  Should","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_5311","tags":["business-development","business-basics","business-solutions","starting-a-business","career","women-in-business"],"published_at":"2015-07-06T05:32:42Z","modified_at":"2016-06-03T13:18:17Z","sort_date":"2016-06-03T13:18:17Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Morgan Phillips | 48 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 06/03/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/d643bea76a2a3bbafbb2acb56ce82f57c94d7.jpg"},"title":"Should I focus on just one niche customer group initially?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":48},{"doc_type":"business_listing","tags":["business basics","insurance","business-basics"],"title":"Brunswick Companies","dek":"Brunswick Companies is a national provider of risk management and insurance services including commercial, professional, personal, and surety bonds.","guid":"business_listing:55117d123387b1e4778b47fe","data":{"display_link":"www.brunswickcompanies.com"},"slug":"business_listing:Brunswick-Companies-55117d123387b1e4778b47fe","canonical":"https://www.brunswickcompanies.com/"},{"author":"David Jon","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/what-is-the-best-way-to-lead-a-strong-sales-team/","description":"I am handling a 5-7 member sales team. The team members range from no experience to very experienced in sales. My question is how do I divide up the work and challenge each team member while meeting each employee's different levels of experience. My goal is for the team to work together and help eac","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_6578","tags":["leadership-hiring","business-basics","entrepreneurship","career","certifications","leadership"],"published_at":"2016-05-25T08:49:45Z","modified_at":"2016-06-02T14:12:07Z","sort_date":"2016-06-02T14:12:07Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY David Jon | 9 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 06/02/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/09d2b1d8ed2341be530d21710e1b4e0c0401a.jpg"},"title":"What is the best way to lead a strong sales team?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":9},{"author":"Barbara Ciosek","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/is-it-harder-to-start-a-business-when-you-are-olde/","description":"I know starting a business requires long hours and a lot of stamina.  It also requires a lot of skill.  It is often hard to work the longer hours as you get older, but you have developed more skills.  Do people recommend starting business when you are just out of school or developing experience and ","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_1099","tags":["business-development","business-basics","business-solutions","starting-a-business","career","women-in-business"],"published_at":"2013-05-14T09:46:46Z","modified_at":"2016-06-02T12:46:12Z","sort_date":"2016-06-02T12:46:12Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Barbara Ciosek | 55 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 06/02/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/"},"title":"Is it harder to start a business when you are older?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":55},{"author":"Tim Sorweid","canonical":"/articles/five-challenges-to-adopting-agile-and-how-to-overcome-them/","description":"Whether you have begun the Agile journey or just thinking about it, here are top 5 challenges and how to gain success with implementation.","doc_type":"article","guid":"2c570694eaba5c487785e742940c8e91","tags":["business-basics","entrepreneurship","technology"],"published_at":"2016-06-01T16:00:00Z","modified_at":"2016-06-01T16:00:00Z","sort_date":"2016-06-01T16:00:00Z","subtitle":"BY Tim Sorweid","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/channel/business-basics.jpg"},"title":"5 Challenges to Adopting Agile Development and How to Overcome Them","type":"article","sponsored":false,"channel":{"name":"Business Basics","slug":"business-basics"}},{"author":"Abdullahi Muhammed","canonical":"/articles/learn-to-lead-10-online-learning-platforms-to-hone-your-entrepreneurial-skills/","description":"You need to keep learning as an entrepreneur. These are 10 of the best online learning platforms to hone your entrepreneurial skills.","doc_type":"article","guid":"972c3608296238b2e6cae830a2323f0a","tags":["entrepreneurship","business-basics","strategy"],"published_at":"2016-05-31T19:00:00Z","modified_at":"2016-05-31T19:00:00Z","sort_date":"2016-05-31T19:00:00Z","subtitle":"BY Abdullahi Muhammed","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/channel/business-basics.jpg"},"title":"Learn to Lead: 10 Online Learning Platforms to Hone Your Entrepreneurial Skills","type":"article","sponsored":false,"channel":{"name":"Business Basics","slug":"business-basics"}},{"author":"Justin Boyle","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/generating-business-leads/","description":"What is the best method to generate more business leads?\r\n- Attend Industry events\r\n- Referrals from existing clients\r\n- Industry Networking Websites\r\n- Creating industry partnerships\r\n- Cold Calling \r\n- Online Marketing solutions\r\n- Purchasing email marketing lists\r\n- Other?","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_3473","tags":["business-development","business-basics","business-solutions","starting-a-business","career","women-in-business"],"published_at":"2014-09-17T22:48:05Z","modified_at":"2016-05-31T12:13:07Z","sort_date":"2016-05-31T12:13:07Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Justin Boyle | 64 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 05/31/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/4c788d7f06c955cdef591022046adbe0.jpg"},"title":"Out of the following 8 options, which is the most effective to generate business leads?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":64},{"author":"Alexey Markov","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/no-new-clients-what-to-do/","description":"I am a professional headhunter specialising in middle and top management search in advertising and marketing. Now there is a problem with new clients. I find a new client (company), we meet and negotiate rates and staff needs. Then the client says: \"I have to think\" and disappears OR we can't approv","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_2853","tags":["business-development","business-basics","business-solutions","starting-a-business","career","women-in-business"],"published_at":"2014-06-08T07:41:24Z","modified_at":"2016-05-31T08:42:09Z","sort_date":"2016-05-31T08:42:09Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Alexey Markov | 57 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 05/31/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/e3f04768e32ad73fc92e8624e00f22fb.jpg"},"title":"Where is my sales process failing?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":57},{"author":"Sherry Gray","canonical":"/articles/youre-working-too-hard-make-money-in-the-gaming-industry/","description":"Getting Paid to Play Video Games Sounds Too Good to Be True, Right? Maybe Not.","doc_type":"article","guid":"132fc592edb174b56ac723e816c6db34","tags":["finances","finance","entrepreneurship","business-basics"],"published_at":"2016-05-27T20:00:00Z","modified_at":"2016-05-27T20:00:00Z","sort_date":"2016-05-27T20:00:00Z","subtitle":"BY Sherry Gray","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/content/603/42c2a7b43742a318b4567/1500-0-"},"title":"Stop Working So Hard: Make Money in the Gaming Industry","type":"article","sponsored":false,"channel":{"name":"Finance","slug":"finance"}},{"author":"Stephanie Watson","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/how-do-you-learn-to-let-go-when-outsourcing-to-oth/","description":"I have grown my business as far as it can go. I currently outsource on a limited basis. I have found it difficult to let go and let others do their work. No one else seems to be as concerned with deadlines as me. How can I fix this?","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_4190","tags":["community-discussion","business-basics","industry"],"published_at":"2015-01-08T11:28:29Z","modified_at":"2016-05-27T09:10:13Z","sort_date":"2016-05-27T09:10:13Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Stephanie Watson | 52 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 05/27/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/0ab1384ecc0eaff51e930b198fe5cc7c5ada0.jpg"},"title":"How do you learn to let go when outsourcing to others?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":52},{"author":"Prashant Chaudhari","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/why-do-so-many-people-hate-statistics/","description":"Most of the students/people perceive statistics as difficult and boring. What?s a reasonable explanation for this?","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_2027","tags":["community-discussion","business-basics","industry"],"published_at":"2014-03-06T05:08:36Z","modified_at":"2016-05-26T16:56:43Z","sort_date":"2016-05-26T16:56:43Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Prashant Chaudhari | 6 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 05/26/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/1b42b86d5ffb3fa111f10226a9deb929.jpg"},"title":"Why do so many people hate statistics?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":6},{"author":"Mike Wood","canonical":"/articles/negotiating-the-perfect-lease-dont-overpay-for-your-retail-space/","description":"Learn how best to negotiate the best deal on your lease once you have found the perfect spot to open your business.","doc_type":"article","guid":"609039a4baee8ef3dd70b1dee3994346","tags":["business-basics","industry","strategy"],"published_at":"2016-05-26T13:00:00Z","modified_at":"2016-05-26T13:00:00Z","sort_date":"2016-05-26T13:00:00Z","subtitle":"BY Mike Wood","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/channel/business-basics.jpg"},"title":"Negotiating the Perfect Lease: Don’t Overpay For Your Retail Space","type":"article","sponsored":false,"channel":{"name":"Business Basics","slug":"business-basics"}},{"author":"Paul Maplesden","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/i-have-been-offered-profit-share-in-a-business-in/","description":"Hi there, I?m in need of some advice as I?ve been offered a profit share in a business and don?t know where to start when it comes to negotiating rates and what would be considered fair.\r\n\r\nHere is some background:\r\n\r\n\r\nThe company is building an online application (already well progressed) for busi","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_888","tags":["corporate-legal","business-basics","legal"],"published_at":"2013-01-23T10:05:37Z","modified_at":"2016-05-26T11:59:28Z","sort_date":"2016-05-26T11:59:28Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Paul Maplesden | 7 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 05/26/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/"},"title":"I have been offered profit share in a business in exchange for my expertise ? How much should I ask for?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":7},{"author":"Carrie Dunham","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/what-do-people-think-about-hiring-family/","description":"I need some help with marketing, social media and managing trunk shows.  My sister is a stay-at-home mom and has been wanting to pick up some part time work.  I think this could be a great arrangement, but I am nervous about hiring a family member.  If it doesn't work out, I don't want it to impact ","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_4301","tags":["community-discussion","business-basics","industry"],"published_at":"2015-01-23T14:02:06Z","modified_at":"2016-05-26T09:01:59Z","sort_date":"2016-05-26T09:01:59Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Carrie Dunham | 58 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 05/26/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/"},"title":"What do people think about hiring family?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":58},{"author":"Anonymous User","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/how-do-i-manage-a-fear-of-loss/","description":"I fear loss twice as much as I relish success. What is needed to get that bigger gain to compensate for the loss? \r\n\r\nIn business: It's not good enough to sell just one case, I want to get referrals, repeat orders, or even sign a short term/seasonal contract. Am I expecting too much?\r\n\r\nThis fear of","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_3284","tags":["community-discussion","business-basics","industry"],"published_at":"2014-08-19T09:41:43Z","modified_at":"2016-05-26T08:18:59Z","sort_date":"2016-05-26T08:18:59Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Anonymous User | 82 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 05/26/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/bdc-placeholder.jpg"},"title":"How do I manage a fear of loss?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":82},{"author":"Christopher Jan Benitez","canonical":"/articles/green-business-greener-pastures-ways-business-owners-are-helping-the-environment-while-saving-money/","description":"Learn some of the best ways business owners can join the green movement while saving money. It's a green win-win situation.","doc_type":"article","guid":"5ae33344715ff824a357acb8ecd9440e","tags":["business-solutions","entrepreneurship","business-basics"],"published_at":"2016-05-25T14:00:00Z","modified_at":"2016-05-25T14:00:00Z","sort_date":"2016-05-25T14:00:00Z","subtitle":"BY Christopher Jan Benitez","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/channel/business-basics.jpg"},"title":"Green Business, Greener Pastures: Ways Business Owners are Helping the Environment While Saving Money","type":"article","sponsored":false,"channel":{"name":"Business Basics","slug":"business-basics"}},{"author":"Gary Brown","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/would-creating-a-site-like-mosaic-hub-be-useful-fo/","description":"I am running the Emerging & Frontier Markets Association, http://www.emerging-frontiermarkets.org/. Would a web site with Q&A help to generate paid members. I am currently doing a conference with a leading law firm on managing supply chains in emerging markets","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_6549","tags":["business-development","business-basics","business-solutions","starting-a-business","career","women-in-business"],"published_at":"2016-05-11T14:19:29Z","modified_at":"2016-05-24T08:11:59Z","sort_date":"2016-05-24T08:11:59Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Gary Brown | 6 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 05/24/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/49ad94eb963bc58e3278608a669da2ef7bb98.jpg"},"title":"Would creating a site like mosaicHUB be useful for an audience for law, tax, and finance issues for emerging countries?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":6},{"author":"Daliah Saper","canonical":"/articles/top-5-web-development-nightmares-how-to-avoid-calling-a-lawyer/","description":"Here is a list of some of the problems that can arise when outsourcing your web development and how you can avoid them.","doc_type":"article","guid":"8249396311f1a787cfd1332cf4a8b025","tags":["business-basics","marketing","legal","marketing-solutions"],"published_at":"2016-05-23T16:00:00Z","modified_at":"2016-05-23T16:00:00Z","sort_date":"2016-05-23T16:00:00Z","subtitle":"BY Daliah Saper","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/channel/marketing.jpg"},"title":"Top 5 Web Development Nightmares: How to Avoid Calling a Lawyer","type":"article","sponsored":false,"channel":{"name":"Marketing","slug":"marketing"}},{"author":"Ramachandran V.","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/what-are-some-good-ways-to-bring-back-lost-custome/","description":"I am in a service sector and would appreciate inputs on what are some of the good ways in which I can win back customers who have left me for some reason or another. In fact some customers have left me for no fault of mine in rendering less than able customer service.","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_6559","tags":["community-discussion","business-basics","industry"],"published_at":"2016-05-17T00:29:27Z","modified_at":"2016-05-23T12:54:11Z","sort_date":"2016-05-23T12:54:11Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Ramachandran V. | 20 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 05/23/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/92e93832a7071c7a163f772eaedfef44467f4.jpg"},"title":"What are some good ways to bring back lost customers?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":20},{"author":"Kate Strickler","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/what-are-some-good-interview-tips-for-a-small-busi/","description":"I am looking to hire two people and started to get several resumes.  Does anyone have any tips on interview questions and best practices to ensure I find the right fit?","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_6567","tags":["leadership-hiring","business-basics","entrepreneurship","career","certifications","leadership"],"published_at":"2016-05-20T08:35:02Z","modified_at":"2016-05-21T22:03:12Z","sort_date":"2016-05-21T22:03:12Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Kate Strickler | 5 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 05/21/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/2424185439cb6db6220fab69a8698703eb3e5.jpg"},"title":"What are some good interview tips for a small business owner?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":5},{"author":"Plechete & Co. Consultants Inc.","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/in-your-opinion-is-there-a-difference-between-cons/","description":"What are your thoughts on the concept of consulting vs. advising when it comes to providing your clients with your knowledge and expertise for the services that you provide. Is there really a difference (in your opinion) between the two? Or is it just a choice for marketing preference purposes?","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_6536","tags":["business-development","business-basics","business-solutions","starting-a-business","career","women-in-business"],"published_at":"2016-05-05T21:54:17Z","modified_at":"2016-05-19T16:49:58Z","sort_date":"2016-05-19T16:49:58Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Plechete & Co. Consultants Inc. | 9 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 05/19/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/960a3d7e64b7d55251cacda3c8ad80d9a10db.jpg"},"title":"In your opinion is there a difference between consulting and advising services?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":9},{"author":"Genia Stevens","canonical":"/articles/7-great-mobile-friendly-e-commerce-websites/","description":"When Google introduced changes to its mobile search algorithm, a TechCrunch survey found that 44 percent of Fortune 500 websites failed.","doc_type":"article","guid":"a91df8705be89ac196af21fbccee241b","tags":["business-basics","marketing","strategy","sales"],"published_at":"2016-05-19T16:00:00Z","modified_at":"2016-05-19T16:00:00Z","sort_date":"2016-05-19T16:00:00Z","subtitle":"BY Genia Stevens","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/channel/business-basics.jpg"},"title":"Learn By Example: 7 Great Mobile-Friendly E-commerce Websites","type":"article","sponsored":false,"channel":{"name":"Business Basics","slug":"business-basics"}},{"author":"Lynn Kretschmer","canonical":"/advice/answers/question/have-you-ever-worked-with-a-business-coach/","description":"I am interested in hiring a business coach, but I have my doubts if they can bring me real value. I want to know from others who have worked with coaches, what were your expectations out of the deal? And were those expectations met?","doc_type":"question","guid":"question_6535","tags":["leadership-hiring","business-basics","entrepreneurship","career","certifications","leadership"],"published_at":"2016-05-05T13:37:31Z","modified_at":"2016-05-19T13:49:14Z","sort_date":"2016-05-19T13:49:14Z","subtitle":"QUESTION | BY Lynn Kretschmer | 22 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 05/19/16","thumbnail":{"path":"https://staging.business.com/images/uploads/user/profile/0f26080e8872dc17e82a9918b48b11d4.jpg"},"title":"Have you ever worked with a business coach?","type":"question","sponsored":false,"total_answers":22}],"loadMore":true,"skipInterval":54},"page":53,"canonical":"https://staging.business.com/business-basics/"}},"staticQueryHashes":[]}