It’s an age-old argument among entrepreneurs: Is it more important early in the life of a business to focus on turning profits or fueling growth for the long haul? We…
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As we’ve written here, funding is critical to any startup operation, and there are several possible sources for that important infusion. Many people dip into their own savings and nearly…
It’s a familiar restaurant scene: The grinning manager breezes by, then saddles up the table to interrupt the dinner conversation: “And how is everything tonight?” Many of us will instinctively…
A SWOT analysis can be beneficial for any existing business, but especially for new or not-yet-off-the-ground upstarts. For the uninitiated, it stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The concept…
Emily Post, the early 20th century maven of manners, decided a long time ago that it was poor form to discuss religion or politics in most social situations. Some CEOs…
In business today, establishing and maintaining a strong social media presence is relatively high on the marketing to-do list. Customers expect to see you on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and…
I’m a firm believer in the power of mentorship as you build a business. There simply is no substitute for the ability to kick around possible strategic directions, operational tactics…
When is the last time you went on vacation? Earlier this summer? Earlier this year? Now, when is the last time you went on a real vacation – no phone,…
Being a CEO has its perks, but there are also responsibilities that aren’t so much fun. Dealing with office conflicts is one of them. And if you run the business,…
Try the curly fries. Don’t go with that paint color. SUVs are better than cars. People give advice so freely that most of them don’t even know they’re doing it….