Make Money Off Your Homestead: Turn Your Hobby Farm into a Profitable Business
More and more people are moving away from the traditional 9-5 lifestyle in favor of a more sustainable, self-sufficient way of life. If you're one of these "homesteaders," you might be wondering how you can monetize your hobby farm so that you can generate additional income while doing what you love. Here, the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce shares some tips to get you started.Find Your Niche and Create Your Brand The first step is to find your niche and create a strong brand for your business. What
Preparing Your Business for the Fourth Quarter: Tips to Stay on Track
The fourth quarter is a crucial time for any business. It's the last chance to make an impression on customers and seal deals before the new year, so it's vital to make sure your business is in top form. Here are some tips from the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce to help you stay on track and end the fourth quarter strong. Assessing Your Business's Annual and fourth Quarter Goals TechTarget notes that setting goals is a crucial part of any business strategy, but it's just as important to
Applying Data Analytics to Your Sun Prairie Business
Big data is nothing new, but it has become more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses in recent years. And as technology evolves, most industries are becoming increasingly tech-driven and producing more and more data. The question is: How does this data benefit businesses? How can your team use the information you collect and turn it into valuable insights to move your organization forward? Below, the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce shares some tips for using big data to accomplish your
Understanding the Collaborative Negotiation Style
It's long been an entrenched assumption in much of the business world that negotiation is a zero-sum game, a winner-take-all contest that's about dominating the opposition to extract the best possible deal for your side. Many negotiators who were trained in this competitive paradigm absorbed its lessons right down to the specifics of volume (being louder is better) and posture (positioning and placing the body to look more dominant in the space available). This habit of thinking is still common enough
