If you’re feeling the fear regarding quitting your job to start up a business because you’re worried about the financial strain, freelancing as a cash flow source is a great idea. Let’s face it, however attractive the idea of quitting your day job to start your business is, it might just not be a realistic option. Blogging. MORE >>

Simply having good thoughts and a positive outlook can breathe life into a suffocating business. Owning an optimistic approach to business yields room for hope, while pessimism drains so much energy out of you that there’s no you left to work with. The Rock-Bottom Boost of Business. Low” Mentality Produces Poor Results. Wrong.) MORE >>

million businesses nationwide. Whether Whether you are a new small business about to unveil itself, or a business that has been around for some time, you will often be asked about your business plan. Simply In many cases, business owners stray from their original plan and find themselves in over their heads. MORE >>

As I discussed in my recent post “ How To Hire a Superstar Engineer for Your Startup ,” startups may not give employees “sweat equity” in lieu of any ongoing cash payment/salary; nor may startups defer wages and other compensation.  And be forewarned: governmental audits of small businesses are clearly on the rise. university.  MORE >>

The best and brightest stigmatize sales jobs. But they're fundamental to the success or failure of small business. When I mention the word 'sales' to most people, it conjures up the idea of smarmy used car salesmen pushing shoddy cars or annoying telemarketers interrupting dinner to pitch services no one wants to buy. MORE >>