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4 Initiatives to Hone a Business Innovation Mindset
Why do a few entrepreneurs, like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, seem to come up with all the real innovations, while the majority of business leaders seem stuck in the rut of linear thinking? I…
Your Startup May Need a Surety Bond
Many new, first-time business owners don’t know about surety bonds until they find out they are required to have them—usually as part of the licensing process. Typically, a government agency in your state or county…
Does Your Innovation Engine Need a Tune Up?
Today I had three separate conversations with: A startup that was running out of cash; A mid-sized, 50-year-old business looking to reinvent itself; and A Fortune 2000 with seemingly unlimited resources that has worked for years…
3 Tips to Survive and Grow Your Home-Based Business
The thought of working right in the comfort of your own home is exciting. You have no boss and you don’t have to worry about your work schedule because you can work at your most…
Buying a Franchise: How to Legally Protect Yourself
Purchasing a franchise is not only a large investment, but there are also several aspects of running a business that open you up to liability. Partner with experienced professionals throughout the process of buying and…
3 Trends Changing the Future of Infrastructure Investment
The world wants more infrastructure—a lot more. Whichever forecast you read, the numbers are staggering. By 2020, China will have completed installation of 31,000 miles of high-speed rail networks. By 2030, homes will need to be built…
The Most Revealing Questions to Ask During an Interview
All entrepreneurs have given soliloquies about how finding great talent is our priority. Yet, we rarely take the time to craft the best recruiting process. At Enplug, a tech company that builds digital display software…
The Customer Experience is Evolving
Social media and texting are having a profound impact on the way customers and companies communicate. There have been some studies done by Hailo, a taxi app and by the Pew Research Center. These statistics…
Learning to Scale: The Secret Growth Weapon
Anyone involved in running a startup or small business knows you’re bound to run into unanticipated problems at some point. One of the most common problems that many small businesses encounter is their inability to…
How Small Business Can Beat the Global Megacorporations
Looking for a good small business idea that could turn into a big business idea? If you are, I think we’re living in extremely exciting times and I say this because it’s clear to me…
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