Most entrepreneurs think that business plans are only good for communicating with potential investors and lenders. Not true! Business plans are a very effective way for management teams to communicate with…
Every business, large and small realizes the necessity of protecting the business’s physical assets from disasters such as damage due to fire, weather, accidents, and theft. The way this is…
Many entrepreneurs believe that completing a strategic transaction such as a sale of a business or a round of funding is as simple as writing a sophisticated, comprehensive business plan. …
Mentoring can be one of the most effective ways to avoid common entrepreneurial mistakes and refine business strategies and tactics. However, entrepreneurs often find it difficult to find a suitable…
Business networking is one of the most effective ways for a startup founder to find mentors, investors, and even key executive candidates. The prospect of where and how to network,…
Any investor will tell you that great business ideas are "dime-a-dozen." Lots of people have great ideas all the time. Most investors feel that a "great" entrepreneur with a "so-so"…
As a company founder, one of your most significant opportunities - and responsibilities - is that you get to define the corporate culture. Once the culture is set, it's difficult…
Every startup and every big business wishes that all their employees were star performers, but wishing doesn’t make it happen. Some coaches and leaders seem to have the magic for…
Every organization, no matter how small, has one or more people who are quite simply obnoxious, and they drain energy from everyone and can strangle your company. Sometimes they are…
Every startup with any traction quickly reaches a point where they need to hire employees to grow the business. Unfortunately, this always happens when pressures are the highest, and business…
