by Lea Strickland | Jun 4, 2015 | Be My Guest, Focus on Business Radio Show
Be My Guest on Focus on Business - Application If you are interested in being a guest on the Focus on Business radio program, please complete this form. Proposed Topic* Please provide a concise topic title. Think of this as the headline attention catcher.Short...
by Lea Strickland | May 22, 2025 | Leadership, Visibility
Community involvement is a cornerstone of corporate social responsibility, fostering goodwill and enhancing a company’s reputation. However, when employees engage in community service during work hours, particularly in businesses where compensation is tied to team...
by Lea Strickland | May 22, 2025 | Business Management, Government Contracting, Government Funding Compliance, Legal, Resources
For-profit small businesses, especially those leveraging Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants, increasingly rely on MBA interns to drive innovation and manage strategic projects. Many interns receive stipends...
by Lea Strickland | May 22, 2025 | Case Study, Legal, Small Business
Case Study Small businesses are usually cash-constrained. They look for creative ways to obtain skilled workers; some use interns as a no-cost or low-cost option. These businesses must understand the confidentiality and other risks of using interns and take...
by Lea Strickland | May 19, 2025 | Business Growth, Concept, Execution, Opportunity, Viability
The Key to Turning Opportunities into Profits Every business has an inherent opportunity to grow. No matter the industry or the stage of development, the potential for expansion and increased profitability exists. However, your challenge lies in identifying the right...
by Lea Strickland | May 17, 2025 | Business Growth, Competitiveness, Marketing, Sales and Business Development, Small Business, Visibility
Did you know branding originated as a practical method for farmers to mark livestock with unique symbols (logo) to indicate ownership and prevent theft? Over time, this concept evolved beyond agriculture, as craftsmen began using distinctive marks to signify the...
by Lea Strickland | May 16, 2025 | Change Management, Competitiveness, Credibility, Execution, Leadership, Operations
Background Boeing, a cornerstone of the global aerospace industry, has faced significant challenges in recent years that have tarnished its reputation and strained its operations. From high-profile safety and quality issues with its commercial aircraft to substantial...
by Lea Strickland | May 15, 2025 | Business Ownership, Entity, Legal, Start-up
Choosing where to incorporate your business shapes your legal, financial, and operational future. Each state offers unique advantages and challenges, from Delaware’s legal predictability to Nevada’s low taxes. The stakes are clear, with companies like Tesla and Roblox...
by Lea Strickland | May 15, 2025 | Business Ownership, Leadership, Legal, Start-up
Many prominent companies are strategically leaving Delaware to reincorporate elsewhere in what has been labeled a “Dexit.” Tesla and SpaceX have shifted their incorporation to Texas, while Neuralink, Dropbox, TripAdvisor, and Pershing Square Capital...
by Lea Strickland | May 13, 2025 | Business Growth, Capability, Credibility, Customer, Opportunity, Small Business, Start-up, Visibility
Effective customer acquisition is the lifeblood of a new business, especially in its early stages. When customers organically discover and buy your products or services, it proves your business is viable. Early wins can mislead you. The real challenge isn’t attracting...
by Lea Strickland | May 12, 2025 | Commercialization, Government Contracting, Government Funding Compliance, Viability
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is updating data-sharing rules (public access) to its funded research. Researchers must quickly share everything from datasets to protocols in public repositories. This bold step, tied to the NIH’s $47 billion budget, aims...
