3 Key Elements of a Strong Change Management Framework
Realizing a need for change and having a plan to stimulate change are very different. Making any type of change to the status quo is never easy—it’s even more difficult without a clear change management plan to help guide your organization through the disruption, chaos and unfamiliar territory that is brought on by change. As…
Read MoreIn the (Green) House
If someone were to say the phrase “urban agriculture,” quaint community gardens would probably come to mind. A vital resource, especially in major metropolises like New York and Chicago, these gardens usually contain a row of tomatoes, perhaps some other vegetables, and much needed green space—respite from the concrete jungle. In 2008, longtime friends Viraj…
Read More10 Personalized Product Stores You Would Love to Buy From
Product personalization is catching up in a big way in the world of ecommerce, primarily because it acts as a competitive advantage in a world of generalized, me-too stores. If you are a small business owner, you will also have grappled with the thought of doing something unique to market your business. And since product…
Read More3 Obstacles Recruiters Should Avoid to Attract the Best Talent
Good recruiters define a successful recruitment process as one that brings talent to the table. Great recruiters know how to bring that talent to the table. So, how do you make good recruiters great? Lucky for you the answer is simple. You can train recruiters in the art of attracting and retaining talent. All you…
Read MoreChecks and Balances to Ensure You are Receiving the Correct Royalties
While there can be prestige in developing your business into a franchise, that’s not why you put in the massive amount of work and invested heavily into growing your business. You’re here to collect the royalty checks. Prestige only goes so far, after all. Royalties capitalize on your ability to create a sound business plan,…
Read MoreValidation: The Most Important Piece of Content Creation You’re Missing
Whether you’re creating your next ebook, infographic, webinar or blog post, coming up with new topics to write about is a tedious and often tiresome feeling we’re all too familiar with. Going a step further to validate the topics you want to pursue are actually worth writing about is even more of a time-consuming effort…
Read MoreDo It Right the First Time: 7 Tips to Take Your Startup to the Next Level
Startups can experience tremendous growth when the owners make the right decisions early on. Here is a checklist for entrepreneurs who wants to take their startup to the next level. 1. Prepare a plan You need to develop a model that the business is going to follow. The program needs to elaborate on some of…
Read MoreThe Restaurant Biz: What You Need to Know Before Opening Your First Location
According to a study by Ohio State University, up to 60 percent of all restaurants fail within the first year while as many as 80 percent fail by their fifth year. However, if you are thinking about opening your first restaurant, the facts are not all gloomy. Last year, almost two million new restaurant jobs…
Read More8 Small Business Funding Options That Solve a Cash Flow Crisis
If small business owners had it their way, they’d never have to worry about money. Their bank accounts would always give them the financial flexibility necessary to pursue any and all opportunities for growth. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. According to a recent study, more than 60% of small business owners worry about their cash flow…
Read More8 Steps in Securing a Bank Loan to Fund Your Startup
A common question I get is “How do I get a bank loan to fund my startup?” The default answer is that it probably won’t happen, because most banks just don’t make bank loans to startups. The failure rate is just too high, and startups typically don’t have the assets or revenue stream to back…
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