How to Make Better Decisions for Your Business
A single decision can be responsible for the success or downfall of your business. That may sound a bit extreme, but the agony of knowing whether or not you made the right choice in any given situation...
View ArticleThe Most Frequent Mistakes That Startups Make
It’s a well-known fact that most startups don’t end up successful; in fact, some sources claim that the failure rate is as high as 95%. So, if you’ve started such a business, the odds are already...
View Article5 Lessons Small Businesses Can Learn from Airline PR Disasters
This year, a certain U.S. airline has been unwillingly popping up in the news. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, though, there’s no need to rehash the details of the cases. The dismal takeaway...
View ArticleTop 6 Reasons Why American Businesses Fail
It’s no secret that most businesses have a tough time surviving in America. In fact, 20% don’t even live to celebrate their first birthday. The following infographic by insuranceQuotes.com pinpoints...
View ArticleDid You get Screwed in Business?
This is a true story. I was there. The details are possibly not exact, and the quotes are paraphrased, but the essentials are true. A startup founder was pitching to 22 local investors. The group had...
View Article10 Business Social Media Mistakes to Avoid
Everybody involved with business social media (or flirting with it) ought to read 10 Ways We’re Being Rude in Social Media and Don’t Even Know It by David Spark. Here’s his list (explanations are...
View ArticleJumping over small business hurdles: Part 2
In the first of our ‘Small Business Hurdles’ series, we dived into the money matter. Although that’s a pretty big obstacle to leap over, there’s something else that’s just as important. After you’ve...
View Article10 irritating & ineffective small business tips
The Internet is riddled with so-called great advice for small businesses. Starting a new enterprise is daunting enough without having to be suffocated by misguided attempts at being helpful. A terrific...
View ArticleThe reality of owning & running a business
The thought of business is sometimes laughably the opposite of what it really is. Many pursue the school dream of being an entrepreneur, but few can follow it through successfully. Realize what you’re...
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