Stick with Your Already Successful Concept
A local restaurant owner stopped by the office last week. He has operated a neighborhood sushi restaurant for 5 years and decided that it is time to open a second…
The M&A Market is Ready… Are You?
Selling your business to a 3rd party, for enough cash to retire in style, is the ultimate dream of many business owners. One of the keys to maximizing the sales…
5 Ways to Grow Your Startup
The problem with many startup companies is that they never progress past the initial growth phase. Owners, investors, and consumers routinely complain that many small, new organizations don't live for…
Building A Solid Foundation: Why Every Construction Business Needs A Detailed Business Plan
There is one golden rule in the world of construction and architecture. It says: “Measure twice, cut once” This motto underscores the importance of detailed planning before taking action, to…
Keys to a Successful Marketing Strategy
In order to be successful as an entrepreneur or business owner, marketing is key. Without marketing and publicity, it is simply impossible to attract new customers, grow your brand and…
Your Business Model is the Foundation of Your Business Plan
The report of the death of the business plan has been an exaggeration, to paraphrase Mark Twain. Yet, we often read opinions in the popular business press that the business…
8 Tips for Building a Bankable Business
If you're considering applying for a bank loan to fund your startup, most experts say don’t bother. Banks are rarely interested in funding early-stage companies, especially since the 2008 financial…
Narrow Your Focus to Prevent Overanalysis
Entrepreneurs come up with new business ideas all the time. Often, they just plunge ahead to develop the product or service without really taking the time to 1) determine if…
The Art of Socializing
Social media is free and ubiquitous, and offers entrepreneurs an unprecedented marketing opportunity. Guy Kawasaki, in his new book The Art of the Start 2.0, calls it the best thing…
Three Social Media Hacks for the Busy Entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, social media is your best friend (free, ubiquitous marketing!), but in a busy startup with what feels like an endless to-do list, it probably seems like just…