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May 20, 2022
CAUTION: DO NOT POKE THE GIANT
On June 1, 2011, both Floyd’s Coffee Shops in Portland, Oregon were busier than usual. The regulars were elbowed out of the way by…
May 6, 2022
6 Ways to Overcome a Business Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing a terrifying event. Although not at the level of enduring a war…
May 3, 2022
Better Rates and More Capital for Your Business Growth
Whether a business needs capital today or in the future, business owners must understand what drives debt or equity providers to want to invest…
Apr 22, 2022
Starting Vs. Growing a Business
Most company founders are good at the first stages of entrepreneurship. But in the phases that follow, they may only be average. Just because…
Mar 18, 2022
SEVEN POWERFUL RATIOS TO START TRACKING NOW
Doctors in the developing world measure their progress not by the aggregate number of children who die in childbirth but by the infant mortality…
Dec 17, 2021
8 Ways To Know If You Have A Job Or Own A Business
The ultimate test of your business can be found in a simple question: would someone want to buy your company? Whether you want to…
Nov 19, 2021
How to Create a Recurring Revenue Model That Appeals to Customers
Have you struggled to identify a recurring revenue model that will work in your business? If so, you’re not alone. Most owners understand the…
Nov 5, 2021
Combating the Collapse of the Workforce
At this point we’ve likely all experienced it firsthand – at the hardware store, the grocery store, or even looking for assistance online. Maybe…
Oct 8, 2021
3 Things to Consider When You Hit “The Freedom Point”
When was the last time you calculated the percentage of your net worth tied to your company’s value? When you started your business, its…
Sep 24, 2021
The Most Critical Factor in Achieving Your Goals May Surprise You
As we roll into the fourth quarter of the year, you may be starting to consider your business goals for next year. Given how…
Sep 10, 2021
3 Things Wealthy Business Owners Do Differently
Much is made of analyzing the personality traits of successful entrepreneurs. Some appear outgoing. Others are introverts. Some lean right,others left. Some are flashy.…
Aug 27, 2021
3 Ways to Get Your Life Back
How’s your workload these days? If the pandemic has forced you back into the weeds of your business, you’re not alone. Many owners are…