Are you getting in your own way? This applies to people in all areas and facets of the business. Maybe you’ve had a good idea but didn’t have the drive to pursue it. Or perhaps you’ve had a concept percolating in your mind for some time that won’t go away. If this at all resonates […]
Read MoreShows like “Shark Tank” have made the concept and discussion of angel investing more commonplace, but we should not forget that, at the end of the day, Shark Tank is about ratings. While the show premiered in the US nearly a decade ago, there are several worthwhile lessons the show offers business builders such as: […]
Read More“I could never do that.” “I don’t have the discipline or the drive. “ “I don’t like to take risks.” “I don’t know how people do it.” These are common reactions I hear from individuals discovering whether they have entrepreneurial DNA. I think these comments get to the heart of the matter: it’s not for […]
MoreWhere are you in the business life cycle? Expanding—whether that’s via an additional location, increasing operating volume with new or existing customers or adding to a product line—can be a way to take your enterprise to the next level. However, the risk is real, and therefore it’s essential to be prepared for any roadblocks or […]
Read MoreIt’s a dog-eat-dog world out there and the restaurant business is no exception. Quick service chains are vying for market share and the top three are competing neck and neck with each other, according to the 2018 QSR Magazine Report. Per the report, McDonalds, Starbucks and Subway took the top three spots in that order. […]
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