New Biz Whiz: 4 Keys to a Successful Business Startup
A successful startup begins and ends with the leadership at the helm. There are common traits and practices that have proven to be instrumental in helping a business grow. Entrepreneurs have cited these factors as…
9 Transaction Models Shape Your Customer Experience
Focus is everything in a business, whether it be a new startup or a large enterprise. In my role as a business advisor, I often see well-meaning entrepreneurs try to be everything to everyone, which…
Top 10 Tips for Business Planning
I was asked once again for my 10 top tips on business planning. I can’t do that without noting the different uses of business plans in different situations. I ended up with more than 10…
10 Businesses You Can Start for $1,000 or Less
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow. – Traditional English proverb. I’m willing to wager that many of you reading this have a regular routine of stopping by your favorite local barista each day to pick up…
The Role of Conditional Use Permits in Expanding Your Franchise
It’s no secret that business often outpaces local regulations, city ordinances, or zoning regulations. When reviewing the rapid advance of the tech space or the current litigation following the mass spread of companies such as…
5 Things We Can Learn from T-Mobile’s Customer-Centric Branding Strategy
Until recently, typical industry leaders were distant and indifferent towards the frustrations of their customers. Things are no longer the same. The more time people spend on the internet, the more they realize that their…
Learn How to Get Organized
Say: I am an organizational genius!! The power of positive thought does work but if you said that your conscious mind would say: No you are not!! The first step in learning how to get…
Small Biz Interviews: A Passion for Pencils
The archetype of a pencil is fairly standard in the American mind—yellow, with a dark pink eraser nub, number 2 (and often required for standardized tests). Walk into CW Pencil Enterprise, a small shop in Manhattan, and…
Thinking of Starting a Business? Don’t Rely Too Much on the Advice of Others
Everyone has advice. Sometimes it is good advice, sometimes not so much. Advice can be a great thing in many aspects of life, including starting a business. The problem is, not all businesses are the…
10 Obstacles to Product Adoption That Kill Businesses
When entrepreneurs introduce new products to the market, their passion and conviction often leads them to assume that every potential customer will see the immediate need and value, and will quickly adopt the solution. They…
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