David S. Chang, Author at The Art of Thinking SMART

SMART Industry – Tips to Grow a Home Inspection Business

September 12, 2019
David S. Chang

The home inspection business industry is growing rapidly. It tends to have high-profit margins with little overhead. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that even in a recession is in need. The business model offers flexibility to be a lifestyle business or can be scaled to build multiple offices in different locations. When trying to […]

Company Morale Low? SMART Steps to Effectively Measure and Raise Employee Morale

September 7, 2019
David S. Chang

A good mentor once told me that as a leader or manager of your unit you should focus on company morale before it becomes a problem. If morale is already a problem, then it will become much more difficult to fix. Morale is an intangible aspect that may be difficult to measure, but it can […]

SMART Ways to Increase Your Business’ Brand and Presence in the Marketplace

September 7, 2019
David S. Chang

Every business owner knows you can’t succeed without marketing. Recognition is a crucial part of business growth. Traditional and new media marketing sources are the most common route many businesses take. There are however innovative ways you can use to expand your company’s brand and help you stand out, all without breaking your budget. Give […]

Startups 101: How To Make Sure Your Business Thrives

September 4, 2019
David S. Chang

It’s easy to have a business idea; it’s much more difficult to turn it into reality. Going into business for yourself can be risky. It doesn’t, however, mean that taking risks also mean to be reckless. Most entrepreneurs have to learn to be a jack-of-all-trades, taking care of hiring, bookkeeping, marketing, operations, and other aspects of […]

September 4, 2019
David S. Chang

When you are just starting out in a business, there is a desire to keep spending as low as possible. That’s why hiring a lawyer is never on the cards until you find yourself embroiled in a legal mess. However, according to business specialists, having a lawyer on your books from the very beginning is […]

September 3, 2019
David S. Chang

Starting a blog is a popular way many businesses use to increase their brand or for you to turn your hobby into residual income. With thousands of new blogs being started daily, you will need to find ways to gain a competitive advantage. Here are some of the ways you can improve your blog to […]

SMART Ways Technology Can Help You Automate and Save You Money In Business

September 3, 2019
David S. Chang

When running a small business, especially a start-up, it is important to watch every dollar you spend. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, more than 50% of new businesses fail within five years. One of the primary reasons is not having enough money and capital. Those businesses that do succeed usually take a few […]

September 2, 2019
David S. Chang

Whether you’re relocating on a budget or you just want to give your place a new look without paying a fortune, furnishing your space can get expensive. If you know where to shop and how to shop, however, you can find ways to save. Here are four ways to furnish your home on a budget. Furniture Outlets […]

September 2, 2019
David S. Chang

In today’s business world, it is important that you manage and take of your own careers. It may seem daunting at first but it isn’t as difficult as it seems. The key is to be so good that they can’t ignore you. In other words, you need to be an invaluable asset and focus on improving the […]

September 1, 2019
David S. Chang

There is nothing more exciting than launching your business and fulfilling your dream. Starting your business is the easy part, maintaining and growing it is the hard part. Here are the most common obstacles every entrepreneur needs to overcome. Feeling Overwhelmed There are many roles and tasks that you will have to do when starting […]