Tag Archives: small business

Find Your Idea

Are you a shaky dreamer, an idea  machine, or a hopeful founder? I’ve found that everyone tends to fit into one of these categories. Shaky dreamers have an idea but lack the confidence to move forward. Idea machines have too many … Continue reading

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Housecleaner

“I have a housecleaner that comes once a month to dust, vacuum, clean the bathrooms, kitchen and floors. It seems a bit indulgent, but I justify it because it gives me more free time, I stress less because my house … Continue reading

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Start Out with the Smaller Banks

You tend to get your first loan wherever you can. A lot of the time, that’s a bank that lends nationally, especially with franchises. But the real bank you want to use for your operations from that point forward is an entirely different … Continue reading

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Economic Times

It’s risky, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try…only about half of the small business – no matter when they start -survive past the five – year make. but “when you launch in a recession, you often have less competition” … Continue reading

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What Really Matters

Two men sat down to review their business trip and its results. One said he thought the trip had been worthwhile because some meaningful new relationships had begun through their business contacts. The other said, “Relationships are fine, but selling … Continue reading

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