Is your business a fan of creativity? A recent survey shows that majority of US workers suffer from lack of creative stimulation. This is a very fatal blow for many small businesses since creativity is the core of our existence. In a study of 674…
We’re giving to you the must-read news concerning small businesses and entrepreneurs, so you don’t have to sort through numerous online publications and focus more on learning new stuff. Today’s leading news include: Nina Kaufman, an official blogger of WomenEntrepreneur.com, provides a lesson on how…
As promised, we’re bringing to you the must-read news concerning small businesses and entrepreneurs, so you don’t have to sort through numerous online publications and focus more on learning new stuff. Today’s leading news includes: Optimism remains high today. According to The Washington Post, small…
Can’t think of any good ideas to improve your business? Brainstorming might be of help to you. It is basically a team activity starting with the listing of ideas to unlock your imagination and discover the different solutions to your problems. In some cases it…
Here’s something that will uplift your spirits. A new study (PDF, 26 pgs) conducted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) has revealed that the survival rate of small businesses has improved. Survival rates over the five-year period were similar for the different size classes, except…
As small business owners, we are sometimes guilty of talking too much or dominating every business meeting. We might be carried away by our passion to delight our customers, or even frustration about our current business performance. But do you know that listening is a…
When asking for startup funding from several venture capitalists, having a great elevator pitch is very important. This is a very concise presentation about your company, products or services designed to draw attention to your business proposal. Just like an elevator ride, you must limit…
