You’re probably familiar with the statistics on small business failure rates – based on a recent study, about 50% of small businesses (with employees) will fail within the first 5 years. It’s an interesting data point, but I think it’s also misleading. I think the problematic word is failure – it’s not that most of […]

Small business is booming in the US. With many people giving up their big-business jobs in favor of venturing out on their own, and established small businesses making up a whopping 32.5 million, it’s obvious the age of the entrepreneur is here. Here are some ideas to help level up your small business no matter […]

Do you know what could really make a difference in a small business’s revenue? Upselling. Upselling is when businesses try to convince their customers to buy an upgraded version of a product or service. For example, let’s say you go into a restaurant and ask for water. When the waiter lets you know it’s happy […]

This is a guest post from Jori Hamilton (see more about her at the end of the article). Thanks Jori… Starting a business on your own can feel daunting. When you’re a solopreneur, you end up wearing many hats. You’re the CEO, the marketing director, the accountant, the HR manager, and the employee all rolled […]

You’re probably seeing a lot of headlines these days about how overwhelmed people are feeling. There’s a lot of burnout, stress, anxiety and just plain overwork going around – and it’s impacting everyone. But if you’re a business owner or a leader, it’s a pretty safe bet that you’re experiencing a lot of those same […]

Start-ups are hard. You’re creating a business out of ideas, hopes and dreams and you literally have to solve for everything because all you have on day 1 is a blank page. But one area where start-up businesses have a huge advantage over ‘seasoned’ businesses that are up and running is the ability to prioritize […]