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“The way to gain a good reputation, is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.” – Socrates

“Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends.” – Walt Disney Read More

It’s easy to do the sales tasks you enjoy. Being a more professional and more successful salesperson means doing what most needs done—and what you most often avoid. Read More

Midyear can be a great time for a small business checkup. This article includes some things to consider when going to see your accountant. Forecasting for the future will definitely be important especially in this difficult economy as will making critical staffing and investment decisions based on Read More

A couple of years ago, I saw first hand what can happen to a founder, and the business, when the founder practices unhealthy habits, such as working 20 hours a day. A typical “Type A” personality, with boundless energy and enthusiasm, she aggravated some previous health limitations until she was be Read More

Seed Capital: Are You a Blanche DuBois Entrepreneur?

Let’s take a look at the main differences between true entrepreneurs and the Blanche DuBois type wannabes.

True entrepreneurs are very resourceful by nature. Once they make the decision to proceed with a new venture they immediately shift t Read More

Not enough time to review Google Analytics? Try these 5 metrics tips to give you enough of any overview when reviews can only be brief. Read More

You're going to need a powerful business plan if you really want to become a small business owner. The banks are not exactly being nice these day. Find out how to get your local banker into a good mood... Read More

Inbound marketing is awesome, but let's be honest: many marketers are still doing a mix of inbound and outbound marketing. The challenge in using both online and offline marketing tactics is integrating them in an effort to generate even better results than just one tactic would have experienced on Read More

One of the hot new approaches I have seen around the country for assisting startups looking for funding has been “crowd-sourcing” sites (Kickstarter) or “crowd-pitching” events (Funding Universe). These are variations on a “crowd-funding” theme to raise money for a startup through social networks a Read More

Small business is a lifestyle. It’s a gutsy way of living. Let’s stop for a moment and consider what’s involved:

Taking the Leap: Believing in yourself and that you can do it.
Taking the Time: It can be a 24/7 position until it grows into your vision.
Extending the Effort: Building some Read More