Is The SBA Truly Looking Out For Small Business? No
The SBA or Small Business Administration just doesn't seem to understand the challenges for smaller companies or first-time entrepreneurs. Their focus is on educating new market entrants to all the regulations and rules they must comply with, and helping these businesses secure loans, when what the SBA ought to really be working on ways to reduce the over-regulation on American Businesses, especially the smallest firms. Okay so let's talk shall we? And, no this isn't a hit piece on the SBA, there has been enough negative press for that wasteful agency and their dismal performance over the years.
Why You Want to Create a Unique Culture in Your Team
I was having coffee and cake with a colleague recently and took this photo of the courtyard at the café we visited. It had a very relaxed feel to it and we even spied the owner taking a delivery of some potting mix to do some work on his vertical garden.
Era Of Cockroach Startup
As much as we abhor cockroaches, they have become the flavor of today's startup ecosystem because of their sheer resilience to wither storms. But what has that got to do with investor sentiments?! A lot, it seems and that is how the startup world has coined the term Cockroach startup.
Finish It Up Friday: Why I Don't Require My Team to Work on Friday
How do you and your team feel about Fridays? My article explains how to work four days a week and use Friday's to "Finish it all up." Getting work done and also having a work/life balance is imperative. My tips can help your team become more productive.
6 Ways to Grow Your Business Like Olivia Pope
Have you ever wanted to grow your business? If you're anything like me, the answer is yes! Most business owners have rituals - daily habits or routines - and I'm no exception. Every Thursday night, I grab my favorite wine glass and pour a glass of cabernet sauvignon from Jordan Winery or Nickel & Nickel Winery and flip on one of my all-time favorite shows: "Scandal". I adore Olivia-she is brilliant. What started as an obsession for an addicting, edgy show grew into a love for the character of Olivia Pope, the female powerhouse & savvy business owner. This girl lives and breathes her business; it's not your overworked business owner, she is passionate about what she does. Just like myself. Just like you. Why do I love the show, and Olivia, so much? She's a woman with a mission to change the world. The more I watch, the more I notice the parallels of what makes Olivia such a great business owner - so I thought I'd share what those parallels are; we have a lot to learn from her!
Why Does My Advertising Not Seem to Work? 5 Lessons for Small Businesses
Advertising your small business is an important part of any growth strategy. But many business owners become disillusioned with its effectiveness, and question the investment when there are so many other more immediate expenses.
7 Things Successful Small Business Owners Do
Are you wondering how some small business owners manage to keep above all those challenges? Here are 7 things that successful small business owners do.
Merchant Services Can Make A Difference
Gone are the days where ignorance is bliss. Not knowing means your competitor may win. This means that you lose. When it comes to payment processing you cannot afford this. People are looking for ways to pay that are comfortable for them, and you must meet that need or face becoming irrelevant. In this article I explain how the services your merchant account provider offers may give you the edge.
4 Tips to Help Find the Perfect Office Space
The process of finding the startup or upgraded office space is certain to be an exciting time and is seen as a great turning point for the future of a business. But, it is essential to be careful in the process of choosing an office to ensure it matches the specific needs.
Do's and Don't For Your Business Website
Not sure why if you website is effective? Here are some tips to improve your website performance and conversion.
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