One thing I do in our business mentoring services is help owners craft a vision statement for their small business. Do you have a vision for your business? Is it written down or in your head? Do you...

It's easy for an owner to disregard some of the small mistakes made with their bookkeeping. It's understandable; short on time, deliverability of products or services to clients feels more...

When Matt asked me to write about "Sales Mistakes Small Business Owners Need to Stop Making," I said, "Sure!" But then I asked myself, "OMG! Where do I start?"

In the small business world, it is rare to find an owner who is satisfied; that is, one who doesn't want to grow anymore. Many small business owners eventually hit a roadblock to their growth and...

A lot of business owners are hesitant to let people "in" to their small business.

What I mean is they want to keep certain details about their business as private information for authorized eyes only.

Having a solid bookkeeping system in place is the key to growing a small business and implementing an exit plan. A great idea will get you going, but it won't necessarily lead to huge growth and an...

Small business owners work their asses off to build a successful company. However, have you ever thought about why you are working your tail off?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment in the US in August was a low 5.1%. Given the fact that at its peak, it was just over 10%, it's difficult to determine where the bottom might...