Many of the agents work diligently to interceptions that have been assigned, although others are indifferent to the difficulties encountered in the transit of vehicles.

The same can be said of the shopping malls packed with customers who look to acquire from food for Christmas dinner, drinks and clothing to be released in these days of Easter.

The business is because both the government and the private sector paid the salary or No number 13, which has enabled trade throughout the country. Only the government has put in the hands of state employees over 10 billion pesos.

At bus terminals, especially at 9 in the city of Santo Domingo, shows the output of hundreds of people who travel to spend Christmas with their families.

This time, the holiday becomes longer, because of the Christmas Eve falls Monday, which has prompted many companies, public and private, have taken vacation until next Wednesday to employees.

Many companies will weaken and die because they have a strategy to promote their products and services, and this is because usually we think it needs to disburse large sums of money on advertising and resources to raise awareness of our business. Nothing further from reality!

There are clever tactics, economic and even free in order to promote your business effectively and today I share some that you can start implementing right now.

* Printing of flyers. Flyers (flyers) are often one of the economic and mass media that can be used to publicize your business. You can design a half-page flyer in 30 minutes and printed for a low cost at any nearby printer. I can propose to allocate them in different places around your area and even a good idea is to offer the same discount or special offer to those who submit the steering wheel so you can measure the response of the medium.

* Advertising in the rear window of your car. These are vinyl advertisements that adhere to the glass and you can print any graphic design shop with an approximate cost of $ 35. In many places award new design and you print it out in 1 hour. Make sure it’s flashy, interesting, and that the texts in letters large enough for anyone to easily record your phone, website and / or email.

* Business cards for presentation. If you really want a good client of your business you must remember to always have a business card or business card. This sounds obvious, every entrepreneur should have them always at hand. Simple designs are usually very economical in any print, but if you want to save even more, you can print them yourself (a) acquiring special role in any bookstore near you. Always make sure your vendors have business cards.

* Internet free classifieds. A good alternative is to look online classifieds sites in your city. Usually this means customers can generarte good looking options on the web so you should always have ads in your business there. In many countries there are also online yellow pages where you could register for free.

* Exchange of nearby business promotions. This strategy is to propose a business near you to accept advertising from them in your business in exchange for advertising that they accept yours in theirs. You can print posters to be placed in laundromats, stores, convenience stores, cafes, beauty salons, etc. Soon you will have created a network of promotional partners “that will benefit you greatly.

* Create a catalog of products and services. This is a tool that lets you take your business anywhere. Conforma elegantly decorated folder with photos, descriptions and testimonials from satisfied customers, which can show your potential customers when visiting to promote your business. If your business is shoes, clothing, confectionery, jewelry, etc.. This is an idea that you worked perfectly.

* Implement a referral program. A referral program is a system to reward your loyal customers to recommend. Offers a special discount, a gift or to products when you refer a customer to another customer to buy your business. This helps increase customer loyalty and get free publicity in the mouths of many.

* Participate in social events related to the spin of your business. Always make sure to participate in fairs, seminars, conferences and events where you can meet and make yourself known. Bring enough business cards and / or flyers with information about your business. Establishing relationships and contacts with important people who may represent potential business.

* Organize a contest. An effective way to attract customers and the look of many around you is holding a contest in which to place and close to your premises to participate. You can offer a prize or product simple. The investment can be economically moderate but the benefits to attract potential customers in your area may be unlimited. Just remember that the goal is to attract the attention not specialize in both contests. : D

It’s a fact! and we can not deny it. We are (again) in times of crisis and just read the paper today to find out.

But “turn the crisis into opportunity” should be much more than a slogan or a nice motivational phrase. To successfully face these days, every employer should dispense with strategies that will help keep their businesses afloat.

CNNExpansión’s blog, I found 8 strategies to counteract the effects of the crisis in business. These strategies can not be ignored. Are fundamental and we just read, analyze and implement them with a sense of urgency in business.

They talk among other things, analyze the market, know the competition and make alliances. But especially I want to expand on one that catches my attention because usually the entrepreneurs and business owners give little importance and is: KNOW THE INTERNAL RATES OF YOUR COMPANY.

Today more than ever, employers need to establish measurement indices and controls that allow us at any time and with a high level of detail, determine costs, yields and levels of growth and profitability of the company.

This strategy tells us to know our business thoroughly to determine accurately the decisions necessary to keep it running.

To do this, you need to define the most important parameters that help you measure those areas of the company that should be under control. Some ideas to help you define:

* Numbers of daily and monthly sales

* Production volumes

* Effectiveness of your sales

* Cost of sales

* Advertising and promotion costs

* Levels of administrative burden

* Costs of wages and labor liabilities

* Average Ticket

* Utility Margins

* Lines products or services with higher demand

* Products line with lower demand

* Customer Base

* And other than yourself think are important

Having established the parameters, you must define acceptable margins within your own internal goals and work to achieve them.

Successfully applied this strategy will help you make clearer decisions about staff reductions, moderation of production lines, focus, rationing advertising expenses, salaries and commissions analysis, etc.

And remember, no matter if your business is large or small, must also be professional and work smart for your own purposes.

In times of crisis, some companies disappear and others grow. The difference is that the people who run them, have enough insight to analyze and implement appropriate strategies.

Remember all the studies and plans that you needed to start your business? Hopefully all these efforts have proved that at least they are meeting your expectations.

Now you need to keep that investment in research and analysis to expand your success into the future.

In just 60 seconds, we’ll show you how to develop a strategy for managing long-term growth of your business.

0:60 Re-examine your business plan

No archives your business plan as soon overcome your stage of opening. Use it as a reference for your estimates now reflect reality. Even small changes in the market may require you alter your plan or to develop new contingency plans.

0:44 Look at the numbers carefully

Your financial reports provide information on the health of your business. Liquidity plans several months in advance Based on reasonable expectations of sales and income, demand for your products and services, recurring payments (eg loan and rent payments) and other factors. By comparing the real cash with your projections you’ll see changes that will help you improve your performance.

0:34 Builds

Even if your business is gaining a reputation for solid work, it may be premature to link resources. Expand your capabilities by building partnerships with other businesses in your industry and counselors. They could also find you when they need help, perhaps at a time when you need it work.

0:25 Delegate tasks time-consuming

A growing business will surely demand more of your time. It is therefore important that you identify your employees with the ability to handle those daily administrative responsibilities. They appreciate the opportunity to grow personally and professionally and you will be free to concentrate on the road ahead.

Look beyond 0:13

What are the problems or changes that affect your business? They may be as wide as the government’s foreign policy, or as specific and close to you as a new traffic light near the business. Stay informed of what’s happening in your community, study your sales records and communicate with customers, suppliers and colleagues. Be alert will make you less susceptible to surprises and be better prepared to capitalize, or even anticipate changes.

0:03 Keep Learning

You will gain knowledge and instincts as your business experience grows. But even a veteran of business can benefit from the perspectives of others. It is this that makes SCORE business so valuable. Experienced volunteer counselors serve as the perfect support to share your new ideas and provide you with advice on routine matters or unexpected. Everything is free and available in person at the offices of SCORE, or by email at www.score.org.

You’ve probably heard a lot about the rewards of owning your own business, but also must be aware of the sacrifices that come with being in charge.

Over time, these long hours, weekends and those dates can end loaded pressure collecting fabrics your physical and emotional health, affecting the relationships with your employees, family and friends. Fortunately there are many ways to keep all that exhaustion on the sidelines.

In just 60 seconds, you will plan to keep the balance between your personal priorities and your business.

0:60 Identify stressors.

What are the factors of daily operation of your business that will cause discomfort or even anxiety? Maybe drag mundane tasks such as accounting, filing reports or having to make sales calls. You might have customers who are difficult, or not paid on time. And you be responsible for all operations of your business, you may find yourself obsessed with things beyond your control.

0:43 Delegates

A cure for overworked minds is the freeing of some of your responsibilities. Members of your staff with specific skills or leadership potential may be good candidates for some functions. If you are alone in your business could be a good time to look for your first employee or provide administrative responsibilities to someone who works part time.

0:33 Schedule time “for me” and stick to it.

You follow a maintenance program for your team, why not do the same for yourself? A monthly lunch with colleagues or family nights are great ways to get your mind off business and reconnect with the people who are important to you. Even a walk around the neighborhood can do wonders for your mind and spirit.

0:28 Looking for new opportunities.

Sometimes, problems or challenges are not the cause of exhaustion, it is rather the lack thereof. Looking back these challenges and emotions that you experienced during the beginning of your business. C

onsider expanding or improving your product or service lines. Make sure your plan includes staff and resources necessary to support this new initiative, so you’re not adding more concerns to your workload.

Looking for professional advice 0:15

Many of the sources of burnout are common among entrepreneurs and you can learn a lot from their experiences. SCORE offers many valuable resources to help resolve dilemmas of small business.

Consult your doctor 0:02

Regular checkups, good eating habits and exercise will not only preserve your good health, but also help you better manage the demands of daily life.

These are legal and profitable business in most countries, all with large peak in Colombia, but they are also long-term business, where revenue collected at home are minimal compared to the early promise of achieving financial freedom.

This clearly explains the famous entrepreneur and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad series Robert Kiyosaky in paragraph The MLM business is an asset, not a paper explains that “Most people enter just to win money. If no money in the first months or years, become disillusioned and abandon (and generally talk shit in the industry). Others leave to find another company with a better compensation plan, but enter this business to make a few quick dollars is not a good reason. ”

Internet Money
In this decade the Internet has emerged as a powerful information tool used for different purposes, but now has become a lucrative business where everything seems possible, including getting rich thanks to the network of networks. Sale of domains and hosting, paid per-click advertising like Google adsense, publishing and other content has become another tool to generate revenue through the Colombian family.

Moreover, access to information on the stock exchange that has allowed the Internet has made Forex business, dedicated to foreign exchange and some others in the stock market, are welcome in the country.

Working from home, an opportunity
So the possibility of generating income is at hand for everyone. Colombia has always been a country of entrepreneurs as according to DANE 43.5% of people work on their own, but the poverty rate continues to climb. Is independence the way to make Colombia a country economically prosperous? At this time of presidential elections is very important to understand where the country is headed as real opportunities for income generation can access Colombians.

There are several teams, led by a team captain, to work. During boiling, we informally observed. It looks at organization, communication, leadership, teamwork and results. The findings of the observer in league form back to the group. There is therefore a winning team from the bus, where a nice prize is made available.