This seems like a wise bit of advice, no? Most of us, at one point in our careers, have made the mistake of making guarantees we had no business making. …

When was the last time you heard that phrase? Or — and here’s a bigger throwback for you — when someone asked if you wanted to pay by check? It seems wild that just twenty years ago, we could walk into the mall (remember those?) …

Uncategorized There is no foolproof way to avoid being audited. The IRS makes most of its selections either because the filer is part of a targeted group or because a computer program picked out the tax return. However, even though many of the returns are chosen randomly, certain red flags…

Your business is in a constant state of evolution. Workflows can be improved; sales increased; processes honed; client experiences enhanced. Vertically. Horizontally. Improvement is a continuous pursuit. The history of the Oxford English Dictionary is an ideal example of this mindset. Googling a word’s meaning or — gulp — leafing…

Entrepreneurs must have an ego. As at the bar during happy hour, everything in moderation, kids! There are tons of reasons companies (big and small) fail, but it often comes down to one thing: hubris. Their leaders lack humility. Oddly, this lack of humility in the pursuit of largesse keeps…

It’s your opportunity to present your products or services in such a way that makes them easily recognizable to customers, as well as establish your authority or expertise. Picture it. You have a swell idea or product that could turn the world on its head and put a stop to…

All businesses have many moving parts and pieces that contribute to or detract from their overall success. Profit margins, supply chain and inventory issues, customer relations, inflation, funding, cash flow, and competition are just the tip of the iceberg. If you don’t want to sail a sinking ship, you need…

As a small business owner, you are confronted daily with (what feels like) thousand-and-one decisions — many of which you don’t even realize you’re making. But even though you’re getting a ton of practice, there is always room for improvement. …

This cheerful little quip (credited initially to William S. Burroughs) is a poignant reminder for small business owners that becoming stagnant isn’t an option if you want to be successful. And that’s the goal, right? If you want to create long-term success — not to mention survive the competition —…