Most of you new venture founders I meet as an angel investor seem convinced that starting the business is the hardest part. You look forward to the day when your business becomes self-sustaining, and settles into a long-term growth curve, ensuring financial success. Unfortunately, sustainability is Read More
Landing a big client without any history is a challenge for start-ups. However, these tips can help you succeed by showcasing the positive side of your start-up Read More
Interesting article on how today’s employers desire to make the office feel more residential and inviting in the modern workplace. Read More
In this era of rapid market and technological change, I know I have to challenge my small business advisory clients to keep innovating and stay ahead of the game. As you can imagine, it is human nature to look for a stable and unchanging business process, after all the pivots and chaos of starting Read More
Despite the fact that the number of IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) for startups have continued to stay low, I still hear it touted often as the preferred exit strategy. I suspect the exuberance for an IPO is still being driven by the highly visible successes of a few companies several years ago, i Read More
Now is the time to be an entrepreneur and create a business from your passion. The cost of rolling out a business has never been lower – it only takes a few hundred dollars to incorporate a Limited Liability Corp (LLC) online, create your own website, use social media to get attention, and you are Read More
You have got to learn how to fire unproductive people in your company. Much easier said than done especially if the person you need to fire is a friend or someone who has been around for a long time. But it isn't fair to the rest of your team to be carrying around their dead weight.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the plumbing industry is growing at a much faster rate than average. Many business owners in the field are reaching retirement age, leaving opportunities for more entrepreneurs to break into the industry. If you’re looking to start your own business as a Read More
Creating a cleaning service that actually solves all of homeowners’ cleaning problems is trickier than it may seem. A Cleaning to Remember is one company that has had to tweak its processes through the years. But the owner believes that the changes have led to a truly effective service that custome Read More
The rental services industry has been growing steadily since the recession, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This type of business can consist of renting anything from small party supplies to entire homes. So if you’re interested in starting this type of business, here ar Read More
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