“The future isn’t what it used to be,” quipped Yogi Berra famously. The same can be said about business models, and how we deal with the fundamental processes of value…

Currently, there is no professional certification or standardized testing, as there is for accountants and lawyers, to see if you are ready to tackle the rigors of starting a new…

Startups are fun adventures – that is, until the pressures of a cash flow crisis, or a manufacturing quality problem, or a major customer satisfaction problem hits. Even with all…

In this era of constant evolution, I usually find myself writing about what has changed. Yet I believe that periodically it pays to reflect on what hasn’t changed in business,…

What is the definition of traction for a business startup today? According to most investors I know, traction is some clear evidence that the “dogs are eating the dog food”…

Becoming a full-time freelancer can be scary, especially if you haven’t planned accordingly. The key to overcoming this fear starts with strategy and preparation. Before you go all-in on freelancing,…

It’s easy to lose sight of those around us while living in the digital age. With companies replacing physical offices with email, video conferencing, and other virtual communication channels, face-to-face…

Your company's reputation depends on a positive online presence. You probably have already taken proactive steps to enhance your company’s online image — registering your company’s domain name, blogging and…

We get hundreds of inquiries each month. People come to us to help them build a roadmap for their business idea, and after completing that task, communicating the business and…

Cybersecurity breaches are grabbing more headlines than the Kardashian clan, or so it seems. Major companies continue to release information about new cybersecurity compromises, which should make you think about…