The American dream! That ideal story lived by many of our grandparents growing up that included military service, hard work, and making it just by dedicating yourself to working normal jobs in one...

Are you familiar with the old saying, “Jack-of-all-Trades, Master of None?” When it comes to running a small business, the adage might be better stated as, “Jack-of-all-Trades, Focused-on-One.”

Do you think that the number one problem that startups face is lack of money? I think you could also make a case that the biggest problem for startups is lack of time. Startups often have a great...

For some, it may be difficult to determine where you fit in with budgeting and forecasting for your small business. 

Maybe you don't quite understand where exactly you fit in, or maybe the business...

I'm not convinced that most small business owners know where CEOs should focus their attention. Small business owners tend to be very busy, but not always focusing on the right stuff. Everyone is...

I love the idea guy in the small business world. We all know them right? It's your buddy that is always coming up with a new hot idea. Often times these ideas are brought up over a beer at your local...

Do you have an exit plan in place for your small business? Is your exit plan formally written down or is it something that is just in your head?

Do you pull your exit plan out and review it more than...

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...