This month I am celebrating 5 years in business, which has prompted me to look back and reflect on the lessons and pieces of wisdom I have gained throughout my life and career. I have been fortunate enough to face […]
Five things that cause poor cash flow
Poor cash flow is a critical concept that many entrepreneurs don’t fully understand. I believe this is because they usually hear about it from accountants who try to explain it in accounting terms. Poor cash flow is an operational issue. […]
Ten Ways to Get the Most Out of Business Networking
Business networking is when a group of like-minded business people gather and help each other. If you check, you will surely find a networking group in your area. The networking group can meet as often as it wishes and is […]
How you can inspire others
Live by choice, not by chance. Make changes, not excuses. Be motivated, not manipulated. Work to excel, not compete. Listen to your own inner voice, not the jumbled opinions of everyone else. This is the way to inspire people! This […]
How to Better Manage Your Cash Flow
Cash is king when it comes to the financial management of a growing company. If the lag between the time you have to pay your suppliers and employees and the time you collect from your customers is the problem, the […]
Five Things Prospective Investors Look for in a Business Plan
Before writing a business plan, put yourself in the place of a potential investor. Consider what they might be looking for when reviewing your document. Obviously, investors expect to see the details of the business, such as the type of […]
How To Improve Your Credit
In a segment that aired on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, Steve Kroft from “60 Minutes” reported that a recent Federal Trade Commission study shows that an estimated 40 million people have errors on their credit report. To further the problem, […]
Finance Your Start-Up with Credit Cards
“Guitar Hero III”: Legends of the Rock” became the highest grossing game in U.S. history in 2011. And to think Charles Huang, the former partner of Harmonix and designer of the little plastic guitars, maxed out his credit cards to […]
The Top 10 Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail
Why do some businesses succeed when others fail? While it may seem to be a matter of luck, in reality there are common mistakes that kill many small businesses before they ever get off the ground. Give your startup a […]
Ten Ways to Improve Your Customer Service
In the recent months while out shopping, dining or having a service performed, I was surprised at the lack of customer service that was provided. In some instances it was so bad that it made me not want to visit […]