Dec 13, 2013 | Running Your Business
A small business owner may hear the word all the time, but not fully understand what it entails. What exactly is a brand, anyway?For starters, the brand is the identity of the company. Without one, it will be much harder for potential customers to relate to a product...
Dec 12, 2013 | Running Your Business
A small business owner must pay close attention to many financial tips. However, an influx of information can often get a little overwhelming, making each decision much more important. As a leader, it is up to the owner to make tough decisions, not ping them off on a...
Dec 11, 2013 | Running Your Business
At some point in the life of any startup, there comes the time to critique an employee. For a fledgling small business owner, this can be a terrifying experience. There is a fine line between managing well and being overly critical – and stepping over the divide...
Dec 9, 2013 | Banking and Finance
Most small business owners understand that success takes time. In many cases, the company that finally takes off is the second, third or fourth version – and first starting out can be a difficult proposition. In order to keep a financial plan on track,...
Dec 6, 2013 | Running Your Business
A small business needs a lot to grow – a strong financial plan, motivated employees and driven leadership, just to name a few. However, even with the proper groundwork in place, the company still might not be expanding as fast as one would like. There...
