How to Start a Restaurant
As we’ve mentioned previously, we write many business plans for restaurant entrepreneurs. And, of course, we’ve published several blog posts on the subject. In 2014, we explained that the operational…
Business Basics Posts
How to Start a Food Truck Business
The Food Truck Market is On Fire In 2012, when we were just beginning to understand the popularity of food trucks, we wrote a blog post titled Food Trucks are…
5 Things to Consider When Starting a Private Practice
Not many medical professionals feel ready to undertake another massive challenge straight out of med school. However, as the years pass, the idea of being your boss and having your…
Applying the Business Model Canvas to Personal Growth
“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…
Is Startup Life Right for You?
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…
How Can Founders Prepare for Crisis?
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…
Some Things in Business Never Change
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,…
Measuring Startup Traction
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”…
Connecting with Your Community
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…
Protecting Your Online Reputation
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…