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Choosing Your Business Name, Five Crucial Steps

Choosing Your Business Name, Five Crucial Steps

by Lea Strickland | Oct 26, 2025 | Business Articles, Concept, Entity, Start-up

Naming your company or product is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an entrepreneur. A name isn’t just a label; it’s your brand identity, market presence, and legal foundation. Before printing business cards or purchasing a domain,...
Looking for Oz, Behind the Curtain: How Business Really Works

Looking for Oz, Behind the Curtain: How Business Really Works

by Lea Strickland | Sep 2, 2025 | Business Articles, Entrepreneur, Small Business, Start-up, Strategy

Looking for Oz, Behind the Curtain: How Business Really Works Introduction Have you ever wondered what makes a business tick? Like Dorothy when she pulled back the curtain in The Wizard of Oz, peering behind the scenes reveals the actual mechanics of how businesses...
Best States to Incorporate: Compare Delaware, Nevada, Texas, and Wyoming

Best States to Incorporate: Compare Delaware, Nevada, Texas, and Wyoming

by Lea Strickland | May 15, 2025 | Business Articles, 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...
Dexit Explained: What Every Business Should Know and Do

Dexit Explained: What Every Business Should Know and Do

by Lea Strickland | May 15, 2025 | Business Articles, 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...
Strategic Customer Acquisition: Organic vs. Cultivated Growth

Strategic Customer Acquisition: Organic vs. Cultivated Growth

by Lea Strickland | May 13, 2025 | Business Articles, 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...
Seven Mistakes Businesses Make in Their First Year

Seven Mistakes Businesses Make in Their First Year

by Lea Strickland | Apr 16, 2025 | Business Articles, Capability, Operations, Small Business, Start-up

The first year of business is exhilarating and overwhelming at the same time. You’re excited about the potential and eager to prove your idea’s worth. You may also be simultaneously anxious to be your boss and scared of leading the organization; your money...
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