We all know about New Year’s resolutions – but summer is characterized by its own set of resolutions, particularly in business. When people resolve to slow down for the summer, they tend to go into overdrive by reaching out to networking contacts “one last time” before checking out. As a result, …
Small Business Networking Articles and Interviews (tag)
Pedaling Tourism: An Interview With Todd Sebastian of Off the Chain Bike Bus Tours
Businessing Magazine sat down with Todd Sebastian, co-founder of Off the Chain, a bike bus tour company operating in Sacramento, California, to learn more about his unique business and what it takes to succeed in the tourism industry. Todd and his business partner, Jason Blessinger, started Off …
The Best Unexpected Places to Network
BusinessDictionary.com defines networking as “creating a group of acquaintances and associates and keeping it active through regular communications for mutual benefit.” And some of the most common places to meet these types of professional contacts include Chamber of Commerce get-togethers, …
How to Get More Practice Public Speaking
Public speaking offers a number of business-related benefits. For starters, it gives you more visibility, helping you get your brand out there and in front of your target market. At the same time, it establishes you as an expert in your field, making you someone the listeners feel they can trust …
Steps to Becoming an Independent Consultant
If you are an experienced professional who is stuck in a career rut, or who likes the idea of working independently, a career as a consultant may be right for you. Consulting is an attractive small business option because of its low start-up costs and its flexibility. It can be especially appealing …
Expand Your Business Capabilities without Hiring New Employees
All independent professionals and small business owners reach a point at which they realize the options are grow bigger or stagnate. For some, whether it is due to budget, risk aversion, logistics or other constraints, hiring more full-time employees may not be a viable option. To prevent …
