Sometimes the most valuable advice comes from fellow small business entrepreneurs, not the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Behind every business is a person, and behind every person is a story. That’s why we asked entrepreneurs to give their advice about the importance of serving their customers, their communities, and each other. Here are a few of our favorite … Read More
Small Business Coach: Know Your Clients First
For different reasons, individuals and small businesses rarely do a thorough background and credit check of their business clients. This creates a large information gap when it comes to knowing exactly who you’re dealing with. Small Business Coach: Know Your Clients First Everyday information about a business and even looking up reviews is easy to do. However, this type of … Read More
Small Business Coach: Summer Reading List
The right words of advice can get you closer to a goal. They can also inspire you to be a better leader. Josh Linkner is the author of the best-selling “The Road to Reinvention,” which urges businesses to go beyond the status quo for success, as well as a relatively new book, “Hacking Innovation,” which explores how insights from computer hackers can … Read More
Business Management Consultant: Building From Ground Up
So, you’re ready to start a company. You have a great product or service you think people will really like, and you’re ready to get started. There’s just one question: Where do you start? Building a company from scratch is not easy, especially if you intend for that company to reach beyond “small business” status. As Guy Kawasaki, Alltop co-founder and entrepreneur, has … Read More