Maybe you’ve got an amazing idea that you just have to bring to the world. Or, maybe you’re tired of working for others, and want the freedom and control that comes with working for yourself. Whatever ...

Too many new startup founders think the quickest and most consistent path to continued growth is customer acquisition. They get on a very expensive treadmill of conquest marketing, where they’re ...

Payroll may seem simple enough when you first start a business. After all, how difficult could it be to pay employees the same amount regularly? Pretty hard, it turns out. Between managing employees, ...

In my experience, culture crushes strategy every day. But you need both to succeed. Founders who forget about core values and focus exclusively on revenue often run into problems in areas like brand ...

Update! We ate our own dogfood and called hundreds of tree trimming companies to gather market research for this stump grinding business! Here are the results: Part 1: Part 2: Get my 12 favorite biz ...

Today's small businesses face numerous economic challenges when it comes to securing the funding they need to grow. From navigating traditional lending hurdles to exploring alternative financing ...

If your business doesn’t qualify for a traditional line of credit or you’re looking for broader terms, you may want to ...

Growing a small business takes more than just a good idea. It takes capital, strategic resources, and the right community of support. On day one of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, innovative ...