In the startup world, especially with tech startups that tend to attract the greater volume of financing opportunities, entrepreneurs have to consider how to fund their idea to get it to market. A lot of attention is given to finding the right VC, mainly because most new entrepreneurs do not have the cash flow to fund the launch of their new business or to at least test it in the marketplace to establish a minimum viable product or service idea. So, what is "bootstrapping" and why should you … [Read more...] about Bootstrapping vs. Equity Financing Your Startup
Your Roadmap to Small Business Success
If you missed this live event, you can still catch the recording here: Your Roadmap to Small Business Success Find out what makes some people more successful than others. Create your custom Roadmap to Small Business Success using the 7-TEER system from the bestselling book, "The Entrepreneur's Essential Roadmap - Take Your Business from 0 to 7-Figures in Record Time". Now you can focus on the 20% of your activities that really matter to get where you want to go, faster and more efficiently … [Read more...] about Your Roadmap to Small Business Success
3 Tips to Find the Right Business Professional to Help You Reach Your Business Goals
What should you know before choosing the right business professional to assist you and your business to reach your goals faster and more efficiently than if you were on your own? Here are three questions to ask to find the best strategic business advisor for your team.Watch the Inside Business Weekly interview here and subscribe to Business Breakthrough Strategies channel to learn more … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Find the Right Business Professional to Help You Reach Your Business Goals
The Most Important Skill You Need to Grow Your Business
The Business Breakthrough Success Strategies channel just launched - subscribe and you can find out what it takes to get your business or career to the next level faster, more efficiently and with greater results. Click here. The Most Important Skill You Need to Grow Your Business Like so many CEOs, I never would have gotten anywhere in my professional life if it weren’t for the support of people who believed in me, supported me, and helped me find the opportunities that allowed me to … [Read more...] about The Most Important Skill You Need to Grow Your Business
Navigating a New Path to Business Success – Some Simple Steps to Grow Your Business
Hi Everyone, Are you tired of the status quo? Do you dream of taking your business to the next level but just aren’t sure how to get there? Do you feel like you have seen it all before and nothing resonates as the right path for you to grow your business? Today I presented on some simple business growth steps that you can take right away. If you missed it live, it's not too late to catch the Zoom-inar: watch here If you'd like to know more or take a deeper dive, you can still email me … [Read more...] about Navigating a New Path to Business Success – Some Simple Steps to Grow Your Business
Know Your Numbers
Your numbers tell the whole story in your business. How well do you know them? For a great "Back to Basics" review of your fundamental Business reports, check out this informative overview of basic business financial reports presented by my FocalPoint colleague, Greg DeSimone. … [Read more...] about Know Your Numbers
Ten Essential Steps to Start a Successful Business
Ten Essential Steps to Start a Successful Business Starting and launching a new business or expanding an existing one can be very exciting but there are a lot of minefields along the way. We want to be successful, whatever that means to each of us. But, there are common challenges to all new and expanding businesses, whether we’re taking our first step into the unknown or if we’ve made that leap a dozen times before. So, what does it take to minimize the risk and avoid the traps that can sink … [Read more...] about Ten Essential Steps to Start a Successful Business
Are You Ready to Take the Leap to Own Your Own Business?
Are You Ready to Take the Leap to Your Own Business? Making the decision to start a new business can be really exciting. But before you start signing paperwork and designing logos, you will want to think through the possible consequences, challenges, and sacrifices to come as a result of starting a new enterprise. Do you have a reliable support team in place? It is one thing to come up with a great idea for a business. Moving forward from that point is another matter. To get ready, you … [Read more...] about Are You Ready to Take the Leap to Own Your Own Business?
How to Make S.M.A.R.T. Business Decisions – It’s Not What You Think
With all the stress and frustration in a normal business day, having to make difficult decisions or being confronted with challenging situations can be all the more stressful. Having a solid practice for making these decisions can make all the difference in your ability to move forward and create successful results. Read More How to Make S.M.A.R.T. Business Decisions - It’s Not What You Think! We business owners encounter a lot of stress throughout the day. Even when we are supposed to … [Read more...] about How to Make S.M.A.R.T. Business Decisions – It’s Not What You Think