This month, all over America, young people are slipping on ill-fitting caps and wrinkled polyester gowns, marching to Pomp and Circumstance and — finally, finally — grabbing that hard-earned college diploma. Once the hugs and tears subside, the job hunt will begin. Many will end up working for a small business; some will help launch …
Can You Make It as a Maker?
Do you tinker, craft, invent, design? Would you like to make money from your creations? Perhaps start a business—whether a small business or giant enterprise? Then, you may be part of the growing breed known as “makers.” America seems to have become a nation of consumers—with far too few creators. We import too much; make …
Go Mobile
Just a couple of years ago, I advised small businesses that their future was mobile. Customers would reach them on mobile devices, and they’d run their companies on mobile devices too. Well, the future has arrived. This week – Small Business Week – I’m helping you “Make this Your Year to Grow.” If you want …
My Mommy’s an Entrepreneur
Can you have kids and build a business? Small kids? Even a big business? This Mother’s Day, I’m saluting entrepreneurs and small business owners who combine motherhood and entrepreneurship, from micro-businesses to multi-million dollar enterprises. As I interviewed owners of three businesses founded and run by mothers, I realized that all were started when the …
Build Your Team
Where do you see your small business in a year? Five years? You almost certainly want to grow. But if you want to grow, you can’t do it alone. The theme of my special Small Business Week series is “Make this Your Year to Grow.” Today we’re going to focus on a fundamental growth strategy: …
How to Reach Your Small Business Customers
You’ve got a killer idea for your small business. You’ve created a great new product or service, set up operations, raised sufficient money to get out of the gate. But where are the customers? It’s time to pay attention to marketing. During Small Business Week, I’m devoted to helping you “Make this Your Year to …
Plan for Growth
“You can’t reach a goal you haven’t set.” During Small Business Week, I’m helping you “Make this Your Year to Grow.” If you want to grow, one of the most important steps is to develop a plan for growth – and then make planning an ongoing process of your company. Now, don’t get worried that …
Find Your Niche
All over America, this week people observe “Small Business Week.” They’ll toast the huge contributions small businesses and entrepreneurs make to the American economy. Small companies will rightly be in the spotlight. But when USAToday turned to me to create a special, five-day, series for Small Business Week – kicking off today – I wanted …
Four People To Meet To Help Your Business
You’re excited to get your new small business launched. You’ve come up with an idea for a great new product or service, and you’re eager to get going. But early on in the life of your new small company, carve out just a bit of time to meet with the following four types of people. …
