So last week I did something unheard of; I went on vacation during tax season. It was the first time in 13 years that I have taken any sort of time off during the January to April period. Although I...

At this point in my career I have come to terms with the fact that there are some dream jobs that I will just never have. I consider myself to be a pretty hard worker and if I’m good at what I’m...

When I was growing up my grandfather always told me he went to the school of hard knocks. He didn't go to college he went to the army and served his country. He then worked his butt off for the rest...

There are certain things every small businesses needs in order to succeed. I could make this list incredibly long but wanted to keep it to the essential items that have helped us succeed. Please note...

So you and your bookkeeper built your business's budget last year. Now what? Since Q1 is more than half way over, it's time to start using your budget if you haven't already. The question is, how...

I am a firm believer that every small business owner needs a mentor. Even the best business owners have questions and need support at some point. Let's take a look at professional athletes for a...

Every small business owner is going to need some help along the way. There are going to be key advisors you will need in order to succeed in the small business world. Even the advisors need advisors....

Every small business owner has pleasant times, but also turbulent times that cause fear. When you are running a small business there is so much going on that it is hard not to get caught up in the...

I'm a huge fan of Shark Tank for a ton of different reasons. It's difficult to come home on a Friday night after a long week of work and keep my business head going. However, I get psyched to watch...