You start a business with a great idea or skill, then you find out there’s marketing, accounting and so much more to do as well. It can be tough.

So I’m guessing you don’t want another ‘should’ on top of the pile… but before you give up and move onto something familiar, let me explain about con Read More
If you are a first-time entrepreneur, I often recommend that you team with a co-founder with experiences, connections, and a skill set that complements, but doesn’t duplicate yours. Even experienced entrepreneurs need a partner to strengthen their position. The question is how to find that elusive Read More
Even if you don't have the traditional brick-and-mortar store, it's still likely that you will need retail business supplies. For example, many home businesses that sell products need bags, boxes, tagging and pricing guns, gift certificates, video supplies, shrink wrap, stamps, gift wrap, etc.. Read More
As a mompreneur I know how tough it can be to juggle a new business, family and your personal life – honestly there never seems to be enough hours in the day. But just because you’re strapped for time and/or money, it is not okay to cut corners and compromise your integrity. Read More
Most partnerships are formed with little to no planning. Two people get together, form a business, lost in the discussion of how cool and how fun. 6 important questions you need to ask before getting started Read More
One of the toughest and yet most important questions you will be asked by savvy potential startup investors is “What is your sustainable competitive advantage?” Yet many entrepreneurs, maybe in their passion for their new product, gloss over this one, or even announce that they have no competition. Read More
A guide to holding a Twitter Chat to grow your business.
Imagine the scene, conversation is in full flow, drinks being served, gentle chinking of ice in glasses. People asking questions, making contacts and building relationships. Yes, it’s a network event. Read More
When I was in the processes of developing my 30 Day Blog, I was working on a pretty set-in-stone deadline. I had already promised that the site would launch sometime in March and I did not want to let anyone down. Read More
The innovation engine that powered the U.S. economy over the last century seems to be slowing down and dying, threatening not only local opportunities, but the economies all over the world. The $30 billion trade surplus in advanced technology products that America enjoyed just one decade ago has no Read More
It takes a great entrepreneur with a great vision to start a business, but it takes a collaboration of many people to make it a success. That’s where leadership comes in as a key ingredient, to drive the collaborative process to make the whole team better than the sum of the parts. Read More
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