I recently met a business owner who made 100 percent of her decisions based on how it impacts the immediate cash flow of the business. And I mean every decision — from which accountant or lawyer to advise the business, what marketing could drive revenue this minute, all the way down to minute […]

Franchising as a business expansion model has grown in popularity over the last several decades. The structure that the franchise model offers can streamline the process for organizations to move into foreign markets more efficiently. Franchising can also be more cost-effective than other expansion models, such as corporate chain outlets. The franchise model […]

When you think about it, public speaking is a lot like dying: everyone dreads the inevitable moment they have to do it themselves. Sure, it’s not as scary as sharks, government corruption, or the looming threat of another world war — that’s according to a recent survey of U.S. adults’ fears — […]

Looking to start a business and refuse to be tied down to an office? Turns out you can start a company from the comfort of your own home — or better yet, from an exotic far-flung beach — for under $1,000. How is that possible, you might ask? Technology. Maria […]

There’s a common misconception that every startup founder is a natural-born leader. While some successful entrepreneurs are, many founders simply take leadership skills for granted or never completely developed them. As a consequence, they’re unable to influence others, which makes it almost impossible to get their business off the ground. While […]

There is a proven sequence of steps you can follow to guarantee your success when you’re starting a small business online. I’ve seen thousands of people start and grow successful businesses by doing the following: Find a need and fill it. Write copy that sells. Design and build an easy-to-use […]

Here are three ways to set goals that get you where you want to be. Be specific. You have a much better chance of succeeding if you know what your exact goal is. “Raising capital” isn’t a specific goal, but “Raise $10,000 by July 1” is. Be realistic. If you set a goal to […]