I’ve published a couple of articles suggesting businesses that need to be on your short list if you’re considering a startup. First I looked at businesses that are typically more able to withstand the strains of a recession and then I put together one of the longest lists of home-based small businesses you can start. […]
Imagine you’re a small tech startup. Maybe you’re trying to carve out a business providing IT solutions to individuals or small companies. Then one bright Rocky Mountain morning you find the FBI at your door with search warrants and they’re coming in to grab some hardware. Like it or not. That’s probably not far from […]
This post is sponsored by Samsung Business. All thoughts and opinions are my own. There is no doubt technology has leveled the playing field for small businesses. Not only has it made it less expensive to launch a business, it also helps you to be more productive and profitable. However, you know what they say […]
There’s an old joke that goes like this: A recent graduate with a bachelor’s in philosophy goes into McDonald’s and applies for a job. The shift manager takes the application, thanks the applicant and says, “Sorry, we’re only hiring philosophy majors with a master’s degree, or higher right now.” It’s a fairly funny joke – […]
August is National Make-a-Will month and it should serve as a reminder for small business owners to have their succession plans in place. Often it’s hard enough to coax small business owners into writing an initial business plan when they’re starting out and it can get even more difficult to make them seriously consider putting […]