4 Pitfalls Successful Startups Must Avoid
Starting up a company is inevitably going to be a stern challenge and a steep learning curve, whatever your goals are or what your role in the process happens to be. As well as a workable concept and a reliable strategy, startups usually need a fair helping of good luck along their way to success.…
Read More10 Tips to Keep Your Team Positive and Engaged
Keeping your team positive and engaged can be challenging. There will be times when it’s more difficult than others. Here are ten tips to help keep your team positive and focused on the task at hand: Your sales and customer service team are the primary customer contact for every business. What does their attitude say…
Read More4 Tips for Starting a Business When You Have Bad Credit
Having a poor credit history does not mean you cannot start your own business. If the time is right and you need to jump now, there is hope. Start Repairing Your Credit Get to work on this now. It will take a while and you want to start as soon as possible. You can still…
Read MoreTry to Look at Problems from Different Perspectives
Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present. ~Marcus Aurelius As many of you know, I really enjoy hiking, especially in the woods. Nature constantly surprises me. Recently, I was hiking on the Bartram Trail, which…
Read More5 Ways to Detect a New Hire’s Lies Before You Make an Offer
Finding good people to work for you becomes exceedingly problematic when a candidate lies about qualifications, skills, or their personality types, leading to a bad hire. So, how do we know when a candidate is lying during the hiring process? Here are some clues that give it away. Don’t Discount Background Screening There are many…
Read MoreWhy Western Companies Fail in China
Western companies have a track record of trying to crack China and failing. Many of them have issues understanding the Chinese market, and as a result some of the biggest companies in the world have failed there. It’s strange that massive companies like Google and eBay, even after putting millions in to their marketing efforts…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Good Website in 2015?
Looking to build a new website, or get more out of your existing site? A website can be an extremely valuable asset to any business; they are a relatively low cost & highly flexible form of advertising. But what do you need for an effective website that generates a return on investment for your business?…
Read More8 Ways an Investor Pitch Differs from a Product Pitch
When pitching to investors, entrepreneurs always seem to start with a customer pitch, then add a slide or two about the business. In reality, they need a separate pitch about the business, carrying over only a slide or two about the solution. Remember, investors are buying into the business, not the product. Investors are business…
Read MoreWhat Small Business Owners Need to Know About Balance Sheets
The most effective way for small business owners to be sure that they are aware of their company’s financial status is to have an accurate balance sheet that reflects the most current information available. By keeping this information up to date every quarter, you can help yourself avoid a lot of problems and surprises down…
Read MoreHow to Pitch to a National Chain
Sam’s Club’s “30 Minutes to Win It” event is a way for small vendors to get in front of some of the most important buyers in the world. It started in 2014 and saw tremendous success. I attended the next year. Below is an account of our experience there, as well as how you should prepare…
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