How to Protect Your Company Lists and Trade Secrets
Most senior and middle level managers will understand when a subordinate comes to them to resign and begin a new business. But all will immediately question whether the new business will compete in any way with their enterprise, and react to the future entrepreneur in either of two very distinct ways based upon those fears.…
Read MoreI’m a CEO: What Should I Outsource?
If you’re running a company, it probably means that you are A) incredibly adept at working well in a wide variety of disciplines, and B) incredibly worn out from taking care of aspects of your company better left to third parties. The good news is, you can redouble your efforts where you are needed most,…
Read MoreVictim or Victor
In this blog we’ve often discussed the “false dilemma”—the unnecessary use of the word “or.” For example, “Wealthy OR Happy” as though it’s necessarily one OR the other when of course it can and should be both. Another is “nice OR successful.” Then there’s “giver OR receiver.” And numerous others. On the other hand there are those things that are one or the other.…
Read More5 Tips for Attending an Overseas Business Conference
When preparing for a business conference overseas, first and foremost; know something about your destination either by reference or Internet research. You should also have the full details about the business conference that you are meant to attend so that you have the right expectations and frame of mind. Right from the outset, you must…
Read More8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business
Most of the guidance you see for entrepreneurs is aimed at those who are selling a product (Apple, Tesla, Xiaomi), or selling a service (Uber, Airbnb, Snapchat). Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else—personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. The challenges for…
Read MoreStartup Vision: Paradox of Consistency vs. Opportunity
The world is full of paradox, like this one. Here’s research on startup vision that shows “The tech landscape is lush with entrepreneurs whose success blossomed only after the founders had modified or even abandoned their original vision.” That makes sense when you see examples and details. But wait – what about the idea that the…
Read More3 Times Small Business Factoring is Right for Your Company
The success of many businesses depends upon how well they can manage working capital. Good working capital management ensures that small businesses can meet their routine operational expenses and manage debt. At the same time, businesses with a long account receivables cycle certainly find that managing working capital presents a challenge. Many companies turn to…
Read More6 Moves You Should Make After Tax Season
Another tax season has passed us by once again. If you filed your return(s) on time this year and did not need to obtain a 6-month extension from the IRS, you are probably done with your biggest tax responsibilities of the year. But don’t run for the beach or hop on a cruise ship too…
Read More3 SEO Trends Every Small Business Should Know
The world of SEO is constantly changing and it’s essential to update your knowledge in order to keep up with competitors and retain website traffic. Here are the most recent SEO trends and where they’re headed! Mobile friendly websites It’s great having a mobile responsive website, but Google is increasingly basing rankings on websites that…
Read MoreWhen to DIY and When to Hire a PR Professional
It’s a question I often hear: ‘Should I hire a PR agency or can I do my own PR?’ The way I think about it is that it’s like any task in your business. If you enjoy it, if you’re good at it and have time to do it, then do it yourself. If you don’t,…
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