In working with startup business incubator tenants, I find the number one benefit they constantly cite as being critical to their business is “the network.” Again and again, it’s about the network. Who you know, and who they know… that you should know. Here’s why you need to focus on building and...
Morty Seinfeld was always one of my favorites on the show. He was the number #1 Dad for crying out loud!! Simple, cheap, a bit slow on the draw, but what a business man! The Raincoats, episodes 82 and 83 for those keeping track at home, had plenty of ground...
One of the most common issues for a small business is dealing with staffing shortages. In many cases small businesses do not have the necessary funds to bring on an additional employee. This often means that the current staff is overloaded and leaves potential opportunities on the table. More small...
It’s Friday and I can’t think of a better day to take a more philosophical look at the way we do things and the reasons behind the way we do them. I was perusing Feedly this morning and came across an article by Dave Kashen entitled The Entrepreneur’s...
Every year at this time I write a blog post on cyber security for small business owners. It is usually prompted by reading up on the latest and greatest stuff coming out of the Black Hat and DEF CON conferences in Las Vegas. This topic is...
“The Muffin Tops” was part of season 8 for our selfish foursome of oddballs. It marked another of Elaine’s forray’s into the world of business. This episode also taught hairy men everywhere about the dangers of chest shaving. (It does come back thicker and darker) There is also a hilarious...
Next week economic and small business development practitioners from across the country will gather in Kansas City, Mo for the 11th Annual National Economic Gardening Conference. Economic Gardening has become quite a buzz phrase in recent years and the concept is not always fully understood. For those that may not...
While the desire to strike out on your own and start a business may be there, how can you determine WHAT kind of small business to start? Researching what your town or community may be missing might be a place to start. By talking to community leaders such as Chamber of...
With the passing of Earth Day on April 22nd, I encourage all business owners, large and small, to take a step back and think about the impact that day-to-day operations have on our planet. In the grand scheme of things it’s rather insignificant, but take that and compound...
