Running a Business on Limited Resources

Running a Business on Limited Resources

When I first started my business, I went to the bank for a business loan. Simple enough, right? I had my business plan in order, an itemized list of everything that I would need to successfully run my business, and all the necessary documents. To put it plainly, I was...
Culture

Culture

What’s in a Culture? As a small business, it might seem like building company culture is something you’ll do when you have enough employees to need it. However, that’s a recipe for losing some of your ground-floor employees, which often are the ones...
To Hire or not to Hire.

To Hire or not to Hire.

Small business owners have a lot of things to do.  And even the most hardcore owner still has to sleep once in a while.  So, when the going gets tough, which is the best option: hire help or outsource the workload? Each option has its attractions.  While the long term...
Are You Ready To Be An Entrepreneur?

Are You Ready To Be An Entrepreneur?

Every year millions of people answer “Yes” to that question and every year that answer costs many of them money, time, confidence, and heartbreak. The Small Business Administration estimates there are 580,900 new small businesses opening each year and that...