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...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 30, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up, Strategy
As individuals and businesses, during times of economic downturns and tight cash flows, we naturally fall into patterns of managing our pennies and dollars. We look to cut costs. We analyze our processes to avoid spending on “unnecessary” items and we put off doing...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 30, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up, Strategy
The old saying ”Better late than never” works well for many situations, but it doesn’t work well when trying to make a good first impression; when you need to be first to market; or if you want others to believe you respect them. Being late is at the least bad...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 30, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Small Business, Small Business, Start-up, Strategy
Everywhere you turn it seems that there are more and more pitfalls for your business. Open the mail and there is another notice about how your bank, credit card company or someone has changed the rules on your relationship with them. Turn on the radio and there is yet...
