Archive for July, 2009
Friday, July 31st, 2009
15-Minute Business Booster
Wander around the office, or warehouse, or store or whatever your business is housed in.
I don’t mean wander aimlessly. That would be pointless. Wander around with the intent of seeing first-hand exactly what is going on in your company. Don’t be afraid to dig around and be a little nosey. After all, it is your […]
No Comments » - Posted in Small Business by Megan Dorn
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Finding and Managing the Right Partner
This is a guest post by Jamie Flinchbaugh.
Finding the right partner is tough, so how exactly do you get it right?
I suggest finding a way to dig deeper and engage with potential partners. It is not enough to both like the same business idea. You must go further than that.
Do not focus too strongly on […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Entrepreneurship, Startup Teams by Megan Dorn
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
Why My Kool-Aid Business Failed
When I was a kid I never really worked in the lemonade stand business as many children do. Instead I opted to work in the Kool-Aid industry. Why? Because it cost 15 cents for packets of Black Cherry and Tropical Punch. And if we were good my mom would splurge and shell out 30 cents […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Entrepreneurship by Megan Dorn
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Mom Entrepreneur Tips
I don’t know about you, but to me it seems like mom entrepreneurs have become a force to be reckoned with. I hear more and more about them everyday as their success in the small business world becomes more widely recognized.
A few days ago I came across something that I think all mom entrepreneurs could […]
No Comments » - Posted in Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Tips for Startups by Megan Dorn
Monday, July 27th, 2009
Small Business Tip of the Week: Promoting Employees
Understand how the employee would handle the transition. Moving from co-worker to boss isn’t easy for everyone. Many people can’t handle it, so make sure that candidates have the skills and personality to lead objectively.
No Comments » - Posted in Small Business by Megan Dorn
Friday, July 24th, 2009
New Book Says Gen Y Tough to Handle
There’s a new book out called The Future Arrived Yesterday: The Rise of the Protean Corporation and What It Means for You. I’m not going to pretend I’ve read the book, because I haven’t, but I did read an article on some of the arguments made in the book. Author Michael S. Malone’s take on […]
No Comments » - Posted in Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Startup Teams by Megan Dorn
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
New Bank Built for Small Business Owners
A few months back Small Business Trends posted on the death (or at least decline) of small community banks. It stated that between 1992 and 2008 the number of U.S. commercial banks with less than $100 million in assets drastically dropped from more than 8,000 to less than 3,000 banks of that size.
For small business […]
3 Comments » - Posted in Small Business, Financing by Megan Dorn
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Women Take Risks Too
Women in the business world seem to be pegged as apprehensive about the idea of taking risks. The perception is often that when risky innovations come knocking at their doors, they stand firm and say “no thanks.”
A recent study by the Simmons School of Management in Boston proves otherwise. According to the report, “Risky Business: […]
