Read MoreToday I talk about when to make the transition from employee to a business owner, to one day being an employer.
Read MoreI explain two little known but key accounts you should have as part of your business financials. Properly used these two funds can keep your cash flow going even in hard times.
Read MoreThere seems to be a common consensus that business debt is not only unavoidable but even desirable. However, debt carries a lot more risk than most people realize.
Read MoreTo increase profits and to help survive lean times, it helps to lower your overhead. In today’s podcast, I explain what overhead is and some key ways to lower it.
Read MoreSometimes life delivers blows to your business that knock you back. When this happens, do not give up. Regroup and plan a comeback and then when the moment is right, come out swinging!
Read MoreDuring WWII It was not America’s strength of arms that was decisive, rather its ability to ramp up manufacturing quickly. Today in 2020 we face an unprecedented invisible enemy. And America’s manufactures and entrepreneurs are stepping up the challenge again.
Read MoreIn my opinion, small business is the hope for the American economy.
Read MoreStarting a business is a lot like a blacksmith forging a knife. First, you hammer out the basic shape, then you use a grinder to bring it into its final form, and lastly, you polish the blade to not only make it look good but to put a razor-sharp cutting edge on it so that it is actually useful.
Read MoreStarting a business is like having a child. No matter how much you plan and read about it you will never be fully prepared. So if you wait to start your business until you are completely ready, you will never start.
Read MoreI talk about many of the aspects involved in outsourcing the production of your product or services. While you may save money on the finished product you may have issues with the speed of production, quality control, and shipping among other things.
Read MoreSo if you are stuck at home, laid off, put on leave, or otherwise unable to go to work, as usual, I have good news. This is a great time to start a business!
Read MoreLook for a need and fill the need. Just doing this simple thing can open up worlds of possibilities.
Read MoreAdd Text heToday I delve into the idea that no matter what your skill set is. Even though I focus on the trades, I also do a bit of a thought experiment where I look at the possibility of every person in the world being self-employed. re
Read MoreRecently I heard that Elon Musk said you don’t need a college degree to work at Tesla. That coupled with the student loan crisis has caused me to evaluate the importance of a college degree.
Read MoreWhen it comes to marketing, thinking outside the box can be helpful. However, when you do it helps to make sure that when you do, you are at least reaching your target market, even if the way you do it is rather unique.
Read MoreJust like having a first aid kit in your car makes good sense, you need to have some things in place just to have ready if needed.
Read MoreToday I talk about one of the most important aspects of having a business website, and that is SEO or Search Engine Optimization.
Read MoreWebsites are not as scary as they seem. They do not cost a lot and are pretty easy to setup. Here are some basics.
Read MoreMany bootstrappers I have seen avoid getting a website. They are worried about things such as the costs involved, the technical details, and what the correct content is to use. They feel its less expensive, and much easier to simply rely on social media.
Read MoreThis time I speak about the basics of supply chains. What are they, why you need them, even in small businesses. I also give some suggestions on how to get better prices on the materials you need to make your business run.