Like many of you, I have signed a non-compete clause as an employee, which, otherwise I would have not been hired. There is always a little sinking feeling in your gut when you do so. It’s l... Read more
While this is always on the back of your mind, it is necessary to continually evaluate and evolve your current security measures as technology advances. I would be surprised if anyone, or an... Read more
It’s time to get the attention of your marketplace, whether it is that you are just now opening your doors for business, or you are opening an additional retail location. The ability to crea... Read more
It would make sense that if small businesses comprise the vast majority of companies operating in the U.S, and employing over half the labor force, they should be high on your list of people... Read more
Cash is king and nowhere is that statement more imperative than in a small business, especially in the start-up phase. Being undercapitalized at any point in your business cycle is problemat... Read more
Needless to say, large businesses have led the way in innovative inventory management, from “Just-In-Time” theory popularized in Japan in the 1980’s to today’s on-demand cloud processing. Th... Read more
It still amazes me when I watch contestants on the television show Shark Tank, and when one of the sharks asks an entrepreneur what it costs to make their product, and they get a “deer in th... Read more
It would seem to be a counter-trend when one suggests to market your business in places other than on the internet. We all know and understand the appeal of the World Wide Web, and with one... Read more
Yes, you are busy and barely have time to brush your teeth, but many of the most successful entrepreneurs either were avid readers or became such as their businesses evolved. Reading doesn’t... Read more
In the first part of our series on how to provide excellent customer service, we looked at some of the classics, such as Nordstrom’s, Drybar, and Virgin Atlantic Airlines. Each with a slight... Read more
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