Share This:Running a small business is exciting to many people but it can be difficult at times. Although there are some challenges when you start your own small business, many of these challenges are fixable. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA): About two-thirds of businesses with employees survive at least two[…]
Share This:Social media is one of the most misunderstood marketing channels out there. To the uninitiated, it seems like people can simply make a few viral posts on Facebook or Twitter and make their business an overnight sensation. Whereas these stories have, indeed, occurred, they are more akin to winning[…]
Share This:There’s something really special about owning your own business. Few things in life will give you quite the thrill and pride of making your own way in this world. But that doesn’t mean that it’s easy, by any stretch of the imagination. It takes a lot of grit and[…]
Share This: For so many entrepreneurs, the dream of opening their own shop comes to fruition eventually. They save, borrow and work hard to turn their business ideas into realities. Hanging the “OPEN” sign on their doors cements for them that they everything was worth it. Then, something unexpected happens that[…]
Share This:Small business owners are gearing up for what they hope will be another banner year for them. Fueling optimism are several business trends that owners would be wise to understand so that they can further bolster their businesses in 2019. These trends mostly relate to emerging technology. And while[…]
Share This:For many people, the beginning of the year is a time of setting New Year’s resolutions, implementing new changes, and defining new goals. The beginning of the new year is a clean slate. It is a good time to think about where you would like to take your business and[…]
Share This:The end of the year is a great time to organize your thoughts and think about what you need to improve for the following year. Think about adjustments you need to make. What could you do to improve yourself and your business? What goals could you complete in these[…]
Share This:Here are some of the best articles we found in the month of November: 4 Things Leaders Must Learn to Do Over the past twenty years, we’ve helped thousands of CEOs and presidents tackle their biggest challenges in our Course for Presidents at Aileron. We’ve talked about their pain, what’s holding[…]
Share This: If you plan to start your own business or if you have already started, you should develop a full marketing plan for your new startup. Long ago Peter Drucker, a famous business consultant and author said, “The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so[…]
Share This:When starting your own business, you will need to decide on the business structure of your company. This decision will impact your taxes, how much paperwork you will have to complete, and your personal liability. You should review each business structure wisely and choose the one that fits your[…]