You have a strong business idea and are ready to get your new company off the ground. Knowing where to go from there can be difficult for a beginning entrepreneur. New business owners are often excited to be realizing their dream yet neglect to take care of important details that are essential to …
Strategizing Articles and Interviews (category)
The most successful business owners are always thinking ahead. If you are a new business owner, strategizing about mission statements, corporate culture and business plans are things you would be smart to address early on. More seasoned business owners can benefit from articles on everything from setting client expectations to creating a niche for your small business
When Selling a Business, Mind Your Emotions
It’s not easy stepping back from a business you’ve spent your whole life building. Not only is the company a source of income, for many entrepreneurs, it’s how they define themselves: innovator, leader, employer. Even a sale to a family member can be emotionally charged. Over the years, I’ve seen …
How to Boost Your Productivity While Working From Home
When you decided to work from home, it’s likely you were drawn to the flexibility and the independence it provides. You can set your own schedule, perhaps working nights and weekends for a big project one week and then sleeping in the next day or two. You can take a break when you want, allowing …
Patent That. What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Patents
Thomas Edison once said, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Indeed Edison made 1,000 attempts at creating the light bulb before he achieved success. When asked how it felt to fail 1,000 times, Edison responded, "I didn't …
3 Ways Businesses Can Prepare for Natural Disasters
Natural disasters in this country are happening as frequently as ever, and you never know when one is going to strike your place of business. You can't prevent a disaster, but just as you can prepare your home, you can take certain precautions to minimize the damage to your business. Take a Serious …
How to Start an Online Business on a Tight Budget
Starting a business from scratch with an unforgiving budget is a reality that many entrepreneurs face. It’s not easy – in fact, sometimes it feels almost impossible. When budgets are tight, an entrepreneur is tested to the max and must hustle to make ends meet. Here are some things that you can do …
