Every new year brings new business initiatives. I thought it would be good to ask 14 small business influencers for what they considered to be their single most important word of advice for anyone considering a new business launch in 2017. Read what they have to say. You’ll see that a range of critical issues […]
Today, January 23, is National Reading Day which was launched to encourage young children to read more. However, I think it’s a good time to give all of you a little nudge too. Today’s business environment is changing so rapidly that it’s nearly impossible to keep up, particularly if you aren’t exposing yourself to new […]
There’s lots of great information in this week’s curated content collection that will boost your professional and personal productivity, including tips to beat back burnout and get your mind set on success. Also, we have some social media slip-ups you must avoid and tips to land the small business loan you need to propel your […]
When I talk to small business owners, they often tell me that they are “doing” social media marketing. I’m glad they are, but the way they explain what their process is, tells me that they don’t have the kind of focus they need and that only comes when you define a social media marketing campaign. […]
There are common new entrepreneur problems that are almost universally faced no matter what industry you start your business in. There’s an old saying that “Forewarned is forearmed,” so I want to help you go into your new enterprise with your eyes wide open and have a few tips on how to prepare yourself. 1. […]