How To Overcome Hurdles When Operating A Small Business
by Rob Thomas Writer and authorThere are many hurdles one will face when
starting and operating a small business. Failure to overcome these hurdles will
lead many businesses astray and, unfortunately, to their early graves.
Fortunately, the web and many tech-entrepreneurs have created solutions to
these common problems in small business, solutions that allows a business owner
to break through the barriers so they can operate without a looming feeling of
doom above their heads. The following article details a few of those hurdles
and the solutions available so they never become a problem:
1. PAYMENT PROCESSING
Payment processing is one of the areas that catch many small business owners
off their guard. Major credit card companies have a stranglehold on payment
processing equipment and often lock small businesses into handing over a cut of
every transaction. Couple in the need for flexibility in our modern, connected
world and this area of business can become a true hassle.
The solution: virtual terminal credit card processing is a great way for
small businesses to accept credit card payments because it removes the physical
barrier of payments. This technology allows you to process a transaction within
a web browser or by using a special mobile card reader, which can be tethered
to many common handhelds and tablets. Also, pricing for this option is
inexpensive compared to the traditional options which should have many small
business owners jumping for joy since they will keep a larger amount of the
income.
2. PRODUCTIVITY AND FOCUS
Owning and operating a small business puts the ultimate power in your hands; it
allows you to make the hard decisions that lead to incredible gains and
rewards. However, it’s very easy to become consumed by your work if you’re a
perfectionist that too frequently suffers from project creep or, on the flip
side, not being able to focus on the important tasks at hand in order to get
the job done.
The solution: Learn to let go and allow other members of your team to
pick up where your skills hit an end. Don’t overreach your abilities; focus on
what’s important for the daily operation than rolling the dice with long-term
speculation. Utilising time saving and collaboration software like Share point
or Power
BI can also be a great boost to your business.
3. ONLINE MARKET REACH
A website, social media, content strategy, and reputation management are all
elements of small business that will have its owners crawling up the wall. It’s
a hefty amount of tasks to be taken on which can have tremendous drawbacks when
it comes to having the ability to stay flexible with work and enough time to chase
loftier goals versus the micromanagement of the online operations.
The solution: Small business owners should approach the web with open
arms but with a mindset that they’re not the ones to control every aspect of
their presence. Web development should be handed over to those that understand
the best practices and needed items to have a successful website. Likewise,
individuals should be brought on to manage the social media presence and
monitor the brands reputation; a dedicated individual (or team) will keep the
brand present within the online market all-the-while the owner can focus on
making the big deals and big wins.
CONCLUSION
There are, no doubt, many hurdles in the way if you’re taking the plunge into
entrepreneurship. Fortunately, you have access to the web and its expansive set
of opportunities to reduce the stress and frustration brought on from these
minor annoyances. Embrace technology, education, and foresight and your small
business will not only survive the ups and downs but thrive in the marketplace.
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