If you run a business, you’ve likely heard of Elon Musk. Musk isn’t just the leader of several companies; he’s rep...
4 ways to increase the value of your business in a high-interest-rate environment
The cost of borrowing capital is much more expensive than it was a year ago. That makes it riskier to fund growth. Wheth...
Maximize the value of your business by eliminating headaches
The voice on the phone sounded eager for some help. “I heard that you people can help a guy like me do what it takes t...
Looking for new customers? Understand who is in your target market
As the end of 2022 approaches, you, like “Mike,” may be considering your marketing plans for 2023. Mike is the head ...
Acquihire — A talent acquisition strategy
Tight labor market? Bad economy? It’s the perfect time for an acquihire, the practice of buying a company to benefit f...
Normalize talking about burnout with employees
Recently I wrote a column about quiet quitting, the phenomenon of doing the bare minimum in the workplace. At its core,...
Quiet quitting can kill your business — but only if you allow it
I am just going to say it — proponents of “quiet quitting” are brats. I should acknowledge that there isn’t an ...
Embezzling happens more than you think. Here’s how you can protect yourself
In the book “When to Rob a Bank,” authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner point out some of the downfalls of robbin...
Women and minority entrepreneurs face special challenges. These specialized grants can help close the gap
The economy is challenging for small-business owners. Companies owned by minorities and women have been among the hardes...
Reducing expenses in a recession. Do you cut advertising or lay off workers?
The United States’ gross domestic product (GDP) was negative for two straight quarters. Many people would call that a ...
3 things wealthy business owners do differently
Much consideration has been given to analyzing the personality traits of successful entrepreneurs. There are tools used ...
Give your employees inflation relief before they find it somewhere else
Costs for small businesses are through the roof. The employees are feeling it, too. You need to find a way to protect yo...