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Contrarian Advice on Investment Pitch from a Pitch Veteran
“We coach entrepreneurs ‘think big.’ ‘Think change the world.’ That doesn’t mean use adjectives that are not credible. Everybody’s revolutionary and everybody’s disruptive now.” That’s Bill Reichert, managing director Garage Technology Ventures, veteran investor, a…
10 Signs You Should Own a Business or Franchise
Being your own boss takes a special kind of person. We asked several industry professionals what they thought were must-have traits to successfully own a business opportunity or franchise and here’s what they came up…
Overcome Your Personal Worry Movie
I’ve always found that one of the easiest pieces of advice to give someone is, “don’t worry.” I’ve also always found that one of the most difficult things for me to do is…not worry. Sort of like…
10 Ways for Entrepreneurs to Meet Cash Flow Peaks
The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service…
Franchise and Independent Business: Would You Swap?
Robin had her own cleaning service. She operated out of her apartment, but planned to own a building in the future. When she signed on more clients than she could handle, she recruited friends and…
Consider the Legal and Financial Aspects of Owning a Franchise
As with any major investment, the best decision can be made only if you’re as informed as possible. You need to spend a good deal of time researching, interviewing and exploring your options—and a part…
Why Your Employees Hate Your Open Office Layout, Part I
The open office trend has reached dangerous levels. Nearly 70 percent of offices have open layouts that are characterized by areas with no partitions and cubicles with low or high partitions, according to the International…
Why You Should Compete in a Saturated Market
How can you win in a saturated market? This is something I hear a lot about through our social media platforms and through emails from Secret Consulting, a program I created to help mentor aspiring entrepreneurs. Throughout my experience…
What Does Your Desk Say About You?
Is your desk preened to perfection or overflowing with paperwork? This simple quiz allows you to describe your desk and work ethic, and identifies your office personality using the answers you provide. Are you a…
6 Reasons Smart Entrepreneurs Think Twice Before IPO
The visibility of Google, Facebook and a few others continues to propagate the myth that the ultimate objective of every entrepreneur should be to take their startups public via an initial public offering at the…
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