Embarking on the journey to acquire a business is an exhilarating step for any entrepreneur or investor. It promises new opportunities for growth and expansion but also comes with its fair share of complexities and challenges. To navigate this intricate process successfully, it's crucial to understand...
Scaling a business is a milestone that many entrepreneurs aspire to achieve. It's a sign of growth, success, and market validation. However, behind the allure of expanding operations and increasing revenue lies a range of hidden costs that can pose significant challenges. Understanding and preparing for...
CEOs: Are you thinking about selling your business (or “hope” to)? If you're contemplating this as a next step—whether in the next year or five years—the preparation phase is as crucial as the sale itself. Entering this journey, many entrepreneurs underestimate the complexities involved. Adequate preparation...
For business owners, it’s important to understand the expected return on an investment. But there’s a problem. The impact of everything you do can’t always be measured directly in dollars and cents. But an investment in your community, while it might not benefit you financially,...
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” -- Tony Robbins Too often, “funds raised” is used by companies as a mark of accomplishment. It’s important to understand that raising money for your business will not solve any of your startup’s current...
I spent part of the first couple of weeks of 2018 thinking about what I want to accomplish this year. I decided to share them with you to: Help hold me accountable Ask you to share yours Over the next month, I’ll create a brief roadmap and...
A business that isn’t growing is losing market share. The same is true for a city. While we don’t commonly think of cities in the same way as businesses, both rely on customers and employees, and the businesses in a city play a very important...
Need to cut-costs in your startup or small business? You have options, but you need to act fast if your business is at-risk. Here are "7 Ways to Save Money in Your Startup Immediately."...
Climbing a mountain is much like launching a startup -- you can't do it alone. Here are six ways a COO can help a startup climb that entrepreneurial mountain. ...
Small businesses lose money by overlooking common pitfalls. Here are five ways your business may be losing money without you even knowing it. ...