As I write this, during the worst pandemic in 100 years, in the grips of a severe economic slowdown — let’s all hope it’s just recession, not depression — people still want to start new businesses. We still come up with new business ideas. Some ideas come from the new problems we are experiencing, some are long-standing good […]
Business Plan
Moving from a Business Idea to Business Actuality
Things to Know, Consider and Do. Just about anyone can come up with ideas for a business venture. This is usually the easy part. The difficult part usually lies in actually being able to transmute that idea into reality. It is at this stage that most people fall short. While the vast majority of people […]
How to Use COVID-19 Crisis to Refocus Your SME
There may be no business in America that has not felt the impact of COVID-19 one way or another. SMEs are more likely to be disproportionately affected by the crisis; in fact, more than 60 percent of smaller businesses believed that their revenue was likely to shrink in the next six months. Where larger businesses […]
3 Important Questions You Must Ask To Build A Strong Startup
Building a company from the ground up, no matter how small it is, is a difficult process that can trip up even the most experienced entrepreneurs. Startups are well-known for their unique ability to suck your energy and resources and then leave you with feeble results in the end. That’s one side of the coin. […]
The Basics: All You Need To Know About Running a Small Business
Owning a small business is one of the most rewarding and challenging things you can do. You’re responsible for your success and get to focus on doing things your way. Though it’s ultimately up to you, there are a few things you’ll need to do to make sure your company can be as successful as […]
Do Those Summaries. Use Those Frameworks. But Don’t Think They Replace Business Planning.
There is some bad advice floating around in the startup world. Useful as the Lean Canvas is, and despite some well-intentioned suggestions of summaries, those are not business plans. They don’t deal with the drivers and components of cash flow. They don’t set milestones, metrics, and tracking. You can’t run a business with them. And […]
Becoming Your Own Boss: How to Start Your Own Accounting Firm
There are many ways to advance your career. You can work your way up the corporate ladder, or, you can decide to be your own boss. Have you ever thought about starting your own accounting firm? If so, then this is the article for you. Read on to look at what it takes to start […]
3 Elements of Business Planning Drive Future Success
Your business can’t be all things to all people, and excel at anything. Every entrepreneur and every business needs a strategy to keep them focused. In fact, in this new world of pervasive interactivity, it’s time to rethink even how to develop a strategy. Strategy used to come from the inside looking out, but now […]
9 Critical Elements of a Business Plan Every Aspiring Entrepreneur Should Understand Now
So, you have an awesome idea for a business. You know exactly what products and services you want to provide consumers in your target markets. Moreover, you are confident and ready to be your own boss. What next? Well, whether you’re planning to open a donut shop, beauty supply store, or serve the best homemade […]
Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes on Your Loan Application
Lack of preparation and poor planning can sink your chances of getting approved for a small business loan. Your loan application is an opportunity to present your business in the best light. In other words, it’s your chance to minimize the risk you represent and maximize a lender’s confidence in your ability to repay the […]
