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  1. Thanks Freelancier Thanks for offering questions...

    Thanks Freelancier
    Thanks for offering questions that will help bring clarity on the specific tactics I should use for my particular business.

    Juliet
  2. Great, Thanks Harold, I thought I was missing...

    Great, Thanks Harold,
    I thought I was missing something.

    Juliet
  3. Thanks KristineS I will look up the social media...

    Thanks KristineS
    I will look up the social media experts you suggested for better information.

    Thanks Muchly
    Juliet :o
  4. Thanks WozCreative. Thanks so much for your...

    Thanks WozCreative. Thanks so much for your candid comments. I was following the advice from the gurus on deviating from the traditional type of websites to make them less severe. My experience is in...
  5. How do you Convert social media activty to Paying clients?

    Hi All, I've just started my on-line B2B business and have been incorporating all the do's and don'ts I can find for social marketing. I'm happy to report that I have been having lot's of activity on...
  6. Wow! You know about the Oistins' fish fry, then...

    Hi Juliet, welcome to the forum! It has been many years since I've visited Barbados but did enjoy it a lot...is the Oistins' fish fry still popular on Friday nights?

    Wow! You know about the...
  7. LOL. Yes it counts as a connection. He must have...

    Many years ago I worked with someone from Barbados. He was my immediate boss in a stock room that was my first real job. I'm not sure if that makes the world any smaller, but it's my one connection...
  8. Hi Chris I'm at that point right now. I have to...

    TH biggest challenge is the start up time to get customers when you are new.

    Hi Chris I'm at that point right now. I have to keep my focus on my marketing plans / activity to keep pushing through....
  9. This is so true. In a number of my work places we...

    I worked in a place that did this (minus the morning team meetings). Employee burnout is a major concern - especially when they come up with solid ideas for improvement that get rejected because...
  10. The VoIP quality is pretty good so using Skype is...

    Without saying the islands I don't like, Barbados is certainly one of my favorite islands. Safe, people were really nice. I've probably been there 10 times for work.

    Out of curiosity, what is the...
  11. Thanks for the feedback Lorraine. I have the...

    Thanks for the feedback Lorraine.
    I have the same challenge. I have to keep asking my self "Is this the best use of my time right now? if the answer is no, then I refocus on what's important.
    ...
  12. Hi Bill, thanks for asking, it's a small world...

    Where are you and what do you want to do. I spent years covering the Caribbean as a traveling sales guy so I know it well (or at least used to).


    Hi Bill, thanks for asking, it's a small world...
  13. Hi Greetings from Juliet in the Caribbean

    Hi All, I've been working for successful small businesses for over 28 years, in a variety of industries. I've finally decided to bite the bullet and do something on my own. I wish to share my years...
  14. As yes, marketing the nemesis of all businesses...

    the biggest challenge i would say is advertisement. Many times, small businesses don't advertise as should and other times they find themselves advertising in the wrong place. Finding a balance i...
  15. Thanks for the feedback. Just remember your time...

    My biggest challenge was and still is doing everything myself to grow my business. But hey, I don't think that workload stops even though you have mid or big size company.

    Thanks for the feedback....
  16. Hi, I've been managing small businesses in...

    Juliet, how much experience have you had in operating and managing a successful small business?

    Hi, I've been managing small businesses in various industries for over 28 years, now turning that...
  17. Thanks for the feedback this is really good...

    as a small business you can be a niche.....able to sell at higher profit margins.......If you want to grow into a larger company you typically need to drop your prices and advertise more...
  18. I hear you in not wanting to hire additional...

    Biggest challenge for me is making MORE without hiring/managing people. I am learning I don't want to grow in "size" per se.. but I want my business to grow in project type/financially... I'm only on...
  19. What is your biggest challenge in growing a small business?

    Hi All, I wish to write a series of business articles that will add value and help small business owners in the areas they truly struggle. To help me narrow my focus I need your feedback on the above...
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