I recently took a 10 day trip out of the country and had almost no email and internet access. Just because I was gone, however, doesn’t mean business took a break. Here are some tips on running your business while out of town. Pre-Plan Planning ahead is huge. If you have a staff, you […]
Leaving Your Old Job Gracefully
October 8, 2012 By 4 Comments
Now that you are a successful entrepreneur, you have to decide when it is right to leave your old job and go with your new one full time. It is not always an easy or straight forward decision. Can You Afford It? The first question to ask yourself is whether you can afford to […]
How to Compete with Big Businesses
September 10, 2012 By 4 Comments
Some small business owners wonder how they can compete with a big company in the same industry. Small companies lack the resources to offer as complete of a product offering as the corporate competitors. However, that does not mean a small business can’t succeed. Focus on Your Strengths You don’t need to do everything […]
Online Media You Can Use to Grow Your Business
September 4, 2012 By 1 Comment
Most everyone today knows that you can generate real buzz for a business using online media. With many companies implementing online-only business, imagine the success you can have if you combine that online influence with your business, either online or on the ground. In no particular order: Offline Before you spend time marketing online, […]
Why You Should Join a Chamber of Commerce…Probably
August 27, 2012 By 2 Comments
Most everyone has heard of a Chamber of Commerce, but few people actually know what they do and why they should be involved. A Chamber can be incredibly valuable to a new business. Here is what you need to know. The Basics: What They Do A Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated […]
