“One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do…” Harry Nilsson wrote that lyric and Three Dog Night had a major hit with it in 1969. I think it’s a lyric that speaks strongly to many small business owners. When so much depends on your performance as the owner of your business, it’s easy to […]
Starting and growing a business is complex and it’s impossible for you — the business owner — to know all the answers. The more information, talent, and resources you can access, the greater your chances of success. Advisory boards can help. No matter how small or large your firm is, you can benefit from building […]
First, I congratulate you for recognizing the value of an advisory board and putting one together this early in your business development. You are also right about making the meeting enjoyable for the board members because while they are there to help you evaluate business strategies, they are also giving up their valuable time. Here are a few suggestions for you.