Running a small business could be so much easier if prosperity was a matter of adding water. The formula would be concise. Aside from a drought, there would not be much room for error to negatively impact financial growth. Nonetheless, consistent sales are good, too. The methodical and stable assure outcome.

But, after all is a steady flow, how can a small business owner prepare for next growth spurt?

Nurturing a productive business may seem like a plausible way to grow a profitable entity. Conversely, many owners fall prey to their own achievements. Amongst proprietors, prevalent gaffes include either wearing too many hats, ineffective marketing and other faux pas.

To assure prosperity, here are eight strategies to move your business to next profit level without losing momentum or your sanity.

1. Streamline focus of your business model. Take a singular product or service. Then plan ways to drive sales. To alleviate risk, avoid temptation of spreading a small business too thin with too many products and services. It is more profitable to select a special offering that produces results.

Al Twitty, President and Radio Producer of Nashville based advertising company, AdvertisingKits.com, started an advertising firm geared for small to medium business. He packaged radio advertising with web design. The combination of traditional and online advertising is a stalwart marketing niche. The innovative advertising medium, serves businesses in all markets of United States.

2. Determine a new method for increasing revenues. Since finding new customers necessitates time, work smarter. Consider marketing toward an existing client-base by adding value. It is more cost effective because it is less expensive than finding new clients. Instead of developing a new product line, increase sales by running specials existing products or services.

For instance, if a business sells sunglasses, it is best to run a promotion such as “buy one and get second one free.” It is more effective because it allows accruement of more sales without compromising profit. Another intelligent marketing strategy for driving sales and loyalty are complimentary product offerings or reward points. In example, offer customers a free product for every $100 purchase.

3. Develop a product line to feature corresponding and related products or services. After you have achieved success in delivering products and services that your clientele adores, use opportunity to launch complementary products that expand appeal of your offerings.

4. Conquer other markets. If your target audience is geared toward large corporations, expand market focus. For instance, an Internet marketing company, NeMEDia.com promotes major retailers and merchant based businesses, online. The success of his firm gave owner, Hamlet Batista idea to share his secret with other online marketers. As a result, he expanded his target market by developing search engine optimization software called RankSense (coming soon at RankSense.com).

Now I know that most stay at home mom's, work at home business owners and even SMB owners might think there is no way in heck you got time to run a business, work out of your home, keep a home clean and then find time to do free public speaking in front of a group of people. I can already read emails questioning my sanity and if I took my medication today - maybe. Free public speaking.

Actually this article is not for all stay at home moms, work at home business owners and SMB owners...if your comfortable. Free public speaking takes preparation.

If your not comfortable, then read on and hold on tight. If you would one day like to sit in a real corner office on 3rd floor of building and 3rd floor could still be on top of your home...read on. This is about a tool that can be used to promote your business and general idea of promoting your business is too attract more clients, get more people knocking on your door and calling you on phone instead of vice versa. Public speaking in DFW to promote your work at home business can do just that...read on.