Well, folks, it’s been one heck of a year…but we’re finally reaching the Covid finish line (knock on wood). The vaccine has been rolled out, restrictions are beginning to lift, and business is starting to go back to “normal.” But in order to get back to business as usual, you need…
10 mistakes to avoid when starting a small business
It’s a harsh reality that most start-up businesses fail.
Even harsher, the mistakes that cause a business to go bust are often ingrained at the beginning of the journey. Before the founders even make their first sale, they likely already made their first mistake…
The expectations vs. realities of owning a small business
Entrepreneurs are visionary by nature. Optimistic but realistic, they’re bold risk-takers willing to gamble it all if it means building something for themselves and breaking the chains of W2 employment.
But they aren’t fortune tellers…
How to incorporate your small business
If you’re an entrepreneur looking to become a small business owner, one of the first things you’re going to have to decide on is how to structure your company. Business structure options include sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. There are…
Here’s how to crush your small business competitors
Have you ever felt you were really, really good at something, then found yourself totally outpaced by someone who was way better? Whether we’re talking sports, school, business or who makes the best apple pie at Thanksgiving, all of us have, at one point, been left in the dust…
How a cash-only budget could be the breakthrough your small business needs
Small businesses don’t budget — or at least that’s the overall consensus I get from most small-business owners. Outside of the vague, “I need six thousand to cover operating costs” or “Sure we have a budget, it’s somewhere in the filing cabinet,” there’s not much budgeting happening in the small-business…
5 ways to save time by automating your small business
When you run a small business, it’s easy to become time strapped because you have to wear so many hats. But it’s now possible to automate some of the more mundane tasks with specialized software, which will leave you with more time to plan for your business’ growth. If you’re still doing most...