One trait that unifies all successful entrepreneurs is a never-ending thirst for knowledge. Entrepreneurs are among the most curious people I know, and they have to be. They are constantly learning from their own mistakes, and they’re learning from others around them. There are so many ways to find …
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
How the E-Commerce Boom Transformed Retail Logistics: An Infographic
With the recent boom in e-commerce, and projections showing that online sales will only continue to increase, online retailers are having to make some decisions about how to best handle logistics. The infograpic below, created by Robert Memory, Operations Manager at 2Flow, shows what distribution …
Steps for Launching a Home-based Baking Business
Does this scenario sound familiar? It is a birthday party or a holiday celebration. You bring out your special cake or cookies and everyone begins raving. “These are so good. You should open your own bakery,” everyone coos as they sneak seconds. It’s true that many successful bakeries started out …
5 Steps to Small Business Success
Google the phrase “how to achieve small business success” and get ready to receive over 94 million search results. Although there are a lot of results, this is great news, as it means that there are many ways to reach your small business goals and do wonderful things. However, on the flip side, to …
How to Identify B2B Scams
By now, most of us are more than aware of some of the more common personal scams. For instance, there is the person who sends an email from Nigeria claiming to need funds in order to send you your lottery winnings, even though you didn’t enter one. Or the long lost family member who you didn’t know …
You Can Do More Than Hope it Never Happens to You: Tips for Preventing Employee Fraud
As a small business owner, you may think you are impervious to employee fraud. The carefully developed culture of many small businesses is one of “family.” You don’t steal from your family, do you? Unfortunately, employee theft is a very real problem for small businesses. The Association of …
