Business networking events can be intimidating for the new entrepreneur, and the “old pro” can lose sight of the basics that make attending worth their while. With that said, here are a few tips I’ll share so that you can be well prepared and make the most of every networking event: 1. BEFORE THE EVENT [...]
Organizations that struggle with culture typically find, at the root of the struggle to create a dynamic culture, this dilemma: The leadership either is firmly rooted in the belief that their organization must be one of 2 polar opposites when it comes to leading and managing people…
We already know that a recession is a great time for entrepreneurs. A down economy is a great time for innovation and cultivation of great ideas. But for entrepreneurs making that leap, those who already have, or those who really want to, it can sometimes feel like you’re all alone. It can feel like you’re [...]
I don’t know any client that enjoys discussing payroll taxes, but they can be a dangerous trap for the unwary in difficult times. The typical scenario is a startup company or a company whose business is not going well. The company does not have the cash to pay all of its bills on time, so [...]
Money is especially tight for the Small Business owner, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t succeed during the current economy. Small businesses that are succeeding view the current economic climate as an opportunity. There’s more time to focus on existing customers and time to explore innovative ways to improve your business. Here are a [...]
Sir Francis Bacon said, “Time is the measure of business” in the 1600’s. Those words are truer today than ever. How many times have you sat through a meeting that was a waste of time? We all have, in fact, we have even set them up and in the end realized it was not time well [...]
I have had a lot of crazy business ideas in the past. I will be the first one to admit that. So, I thought for this post I would take a few minutes and write them down for you. Let me take you back with me to High School. I started out at the age [...]
Live Webcast from the Inc. 500/5000 Conference in Washington DC on Friday, September 19 A live webcast of “The Next President and the Entrepreneurial Economy,” a panel discussion featuring Jason Furman, the Director of Economy Policy for Barack Obama, and Doug Holtz-Eakin, Director of Economic Policy for John McCain, took place Friday, September 19. The [...]
A few years ago, the Kauffman Foundation launched the Kauffman Firm Study to track start-up companies from founding through their first two years. Some interesting findings: – Almost 60% of new businesses had no employees during their first year. – More than 1/3 of new businesses had no revenues in their first year. – Over [...]
