by Lea Strickland | Jul 30, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Business Ownership, Business Plans, C.O.R.E. Business System, Commercialization, Entrepreneur, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up
The world has long left behind the pure dynamics of the large corporation and the world of the cubicle. It has said goodbye to the rules that say that business can only be conducted in person and in a three-piece suit in offices and board rooms. These days business is...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 30, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Cash Management, Small Business, Start-up
It doesn’t matter what your prospects are one year from now or a month from now, if you can’t pay your employees and vendors today. Cash flow determines whether you are in business or closing your doors. So understanding your cash flow cycle – the amount of time it...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 30, 2014 | Budgets and Financial Tools, Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Business Plans, Non-Profit, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up
All too often, business consulting is considered a generic label for the entire genre of consulting. When looking at the totality of types of consulting that can be provided by business consulting, it does encompass all the specialized areas from marketing to...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 30, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Credibility, Small Business, Start-up, Visibility
One of the hardest tasks—if not one of the biggest hurdles—for new companies is finding that first commercial client, especially the “big one.” You know the client that has the big name, the big reputation, and the big check attached to the deal. This...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 30, 2014 | Business Articles, Entrepreneur, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up
Everywhere you turn these days there are new pitfalls for your business. Open the mail and there is another notice about how your bank or credit card company or someone has changed the rules about your relationship with them. Turn on the radio and there is yet another...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 30, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Business Ownership, Business Plans, C.O.R.E. Business System, Commercialization, Entity, Entrepreneur, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up
The better business is as much about the business itself as it is the product, service, or technology provided. Without a sound business model, the ability to produce, sell, and deliver the product to the customer—consistently and with quality—competing against other...