This past week I saw an inspiring news story about the success of a downtown business district in a small community in the St. Louis, MO area. Only two retail spaces were vacant in this small town. That’s in sharp contrast to many small town main streets with boarded up buildings and a ghost town […]
There’s a lot of buzz about crowdfunding as a source of financing for small businesses. If you’re interested in learning more about this non-traditional funding option, then you’ll want to mark your calendar for the upcoming SBA webinar series.
Running a business places many demands on you. It’s often tough to decide what your top priorities should be. But one thing should always rank at the top of your list and that’s your cash flow. Are you managing your business in these difficult times based on your company’s cash flow?
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford
The above quote is one of my favorites because it’s really true. Your internal beliefs are reflected in your external results. So if you tell yourself you can do something, then you’ll work to find a way to make it happen.
Making the decision to become your own boss, is as much a lifestyle choice as it is a career decision. Starting and growing a business requires a major commitment of time and resources. Because the business consumes so much of your life, it’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs to involve a spouse, domestic partner or significant other in their business endeavors…..giving the phrase married to your work an entirely new meaning. But mixing love and business can be a formula for disaster if you aren’t careful. Here are just a few things to consider.