5 Steps to Being a Great Boss

The worst thing about being a bad boss is less obvious than you might think. No, it’s not the feeling of conversations abruptly ending when you walk in a room. It’s not even the fact that you’re the only one not invited to parties. It’s that you can be a bad boss, and not even know …

How (Not) to Start Your Business

From topics as wide as “Opening a Business” to as narrowly-niched as “How to Start a Coffee Shop in Arkansas,” information, advice and “how-tos” are not hard to come by. It’s the Information Age, after all! The only problem? You can start a business with a mile-long list detailing exactly what to do in the process, but …

5 Step Guide to Organizing Your Business

We won’t lie to you– starting a business is hard. New competitors seem to be emerging every time you blink, you’re responsible for more money than just your family’s and you can’t seem to remember your login and password information to save your life. With businesses, just like with most things in life, it’s important …

Year 1 of Entrepreneurship: Survival Secrets

We have some tough news that you need to hear– starting a business is not like the movies. There are no bath tubs filled with hundred dollar bills to relax in, and you probably won’t wake up one morning to find that your business has skyrocketed to “viral status” online. Starting a business is hard …

Taking the Fear out of the Lending Process

What an exciting time! You’ve made the plunge to promote yourself from “employee” to “entrepreneur.” The first step has been taken… now what? You know your startup will need funding, but the idea of preparing a loan proposal or business plan is even more frightening than step one. Sit back, relax, and let us help …

The Do’s and Don’ts of Perfecting Your Pitch

In this world of instant gratification, making business connections has to be quick. That’s why now, more than ever, perfecting your elevator pitch should be at the top of your career “To Do” list. Use our list of Do’s and Don’ts to make a big impact in a small amount of time. Be Brief & …