When the National Federation of Independent Businesses surveyed the small businesses in October 2012, ten percent replied that they planned to grow their workforce in 2013. A growth in workforce is a fundamental indicator of business growth plans. Small businesses that are planning to grow next year should already have marketing strategies in place. Those…
This past spring, more than 3,200 professionals in the skin care industry attended the Face & Body Midwest conference. At this three-day event, attendees networked and educated themselves about the latest skin care products. They also heard about the hottest topics in the industry. Skin care entrepreneurs who missed this event should read on to…
Ecommerce converts a website from an informational tool to a virtual sales platform. With a website that has ecommerce functionality, a skin care business can operate entirely online. This enables small companies that cannot afford a storefront to compete with other industry players worldwide. Social shopping is the next generation in ecommerce for skin care…
Search engine optimization, or SEO, is the process of making Web pages more relevant and authoritative so they will rank higher in search engine results for related queries. There are plenty of people who claim to be SEO “experts” and many say that SEO is a well-kept secret that only they understand. Skin care entrepreneurs…
Marketing is an essential function for every small business. However, many small business owners make serious mistakes during their promotional efforts. Small business consulting firms offer valuable services that help these entrepreneurs ensure the success of their companies. When it comes to marketing, they have several tips to pass along to owners of small businesses.…
Many skin care entrepreneurs have embraced ecommerce, the process of selling products or services online. However, some skin care ecommerce efforts fall short of anticipated goals, leaving website owners wondering what went wrong. In some cases, simply taking advantage of cross- and up-selling opportunities would have made the outcome more positive. Cross-selling involves offering items…
The male gender is finally realizing what females have known for a long time: looking good makes you feel good. According to NPD Group, a market research firm, the U.S. experienced a 13 percent increase in department store sales for male skin care products between 2010 and 2011. Males pumped $81.7 million into the skin…
Small businesses can find great success with using social media and search engine marketing to draw customers to their websites. Small business search engine marketing includes methods to get websites noticed by search engines, while social media reaches consumers directly. Combining these two tools is the best way to increase sales and a consulting firm…
Small business is the lifeblood of America. It is literally the foundation of this country and the key to its success. Businesses with fewer than 500 employees represent 99.7 percent of all employer businesses and employ approximately half of all Americans working within the private sector, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of…
A home-based business is an inexpensive way to enter the entrepreneurial world. Men, women, and teens benefit from using skin care products, offering a wide target audience for a new business. Participate in the skin care industry by establishing a business from home. If the prospect seems daunting, let the experts at Illumination Consulting provide…
