Are You Business Minded?
Many people start businesses as a way to get away from being told what to do, only to find out that they need to tell themselves what to do. Others start businesses because they feel they can earn more by having their own practice, yet struggle with day to day operations and managing an office as well as selling work and researching prospective clients. And yet, others start businesses not because they want to be in business, but because they want to do something that they enjoy doing. They may enjoy what they do, but have a hard time paying the bills and keeping the business going.
Definition of Brand: Featured @ EzineArticles
Nearly a year ago, I published an article on EzineArticles.com titled “The Definition of Brand.” Since then, I have published multiple articles, but that one continues to do the best of them all. I encourage you to check out it, leave comments, send questions if you have any. Branding is much more than just a [...]
TED Talks: Jessica Jackley; Poverty, Money-and Love
Image via CrunchBase I am a huge fan of TED Talks. I think they are inspiring, educational, motivating, and provide a unique forum for sharing. Just tonight, I came across an inspirational and very motivating talk given by the co-founder of Kiva.org. Kiva is a microlending site to help entrepreneurs get the capital they need [...]
The Five Flaws of Too Much DIY (Do-It-Yourself)
At the beginning of nearly all small businesses, the entrepreneur and business partners and/or employees all wear multiple hats as the company is launched and positioned into the marketplace. However, if the multiple hat wearing continues past a certain point in the business, the system created is flawed. It means that there are still too [...]
New Articles Being Featured At Ezine Articles
Here are five new articles that have just been picked up by EzineArticles.com, where I am a Platinum Expert Author. They will be the topic of more detailed blog posts at a later date. For now, check out the articles, send them to friends, family, coworkers, anyone who you think would benefit from them. Understanding [...]
Understanding Cashflow vs. Capital Gains
Image via Wikipedia Part of being an entrepreneur is understanding the financial aspect of running a business. Being an expert in finances is not necessary as you can add team members who are experts to fill in the gaps for you. Knowing the basics and understanding the rules are important in order to develop your [...]
Intertwining Yourself Into Your Company’s Brand: How to Avoid It
So often, small business owners end up becoming their brand. In other words, they develop a reputation within their industry as the go-to person to deliver the best goods and/or services. The reputation is great, however, what happens when that person wants to scale up the business, or replace themselves so that they can focus [...]
Dissolving A Brand By Accident
Image via Wikipedia What happens when a brand is built on an individual’s shoulders who is now ready to retire? The situation above happens over and over again, so frequently, in fact, it would appear normal to most people. When a person who owns a small business is ready to retire, the business retires with [...]
Case Study: Coffee Shop in Seattle
Image via Wikipedia While up in Seattle visiting friends and family, I stopped by a little coffee shop. Located on a busy street and next to a laundromat and in a good neighborhood, I decided to get my usual: a white chocolate mocha and a chocolate chip cookie. Now, usually when out and about I [...]
How to Create a Branded Experience
Image via Wikipedia Designing a Unique Experience that Fits Your Company’s Brand The service industry has a unique opportunity on its hands. One that can catapult a small business into a well known brand. An opportunity that while other industries can contribute to, the service industry needs to own. What is it and how can [...]
