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Hire Right. Fire Less!
The Story of Fletcher Wimbush.
Firing an employee is one of the most stressful things an empathetic leader must do. Startup CEO Fletcher Wimbush has a solution for the pain.
From Employee to Boss, a story of a successful entrepreneur
Throughout my life, situations have arisen that have ignited a passion within me to make a change.” That is the essence of entrepreneurship for those who are in it to win it.” – Rose Salem-Tilford
Overcoming challenges faced by entrepreneurs
Most people that quit their regular jobs to pursue entrepreneurship will tell you that a traditional job is easier because starting a small business requires specific catalyst and often takes a lot of hours. However, in this interview, James Chang, a Senior Marketing Director and Entrepreneur, discussed how he overcame those challenges.
How To Start A Consulting Business
“As a business consultant your personal experience of starting and running businesses is essential. Direct hands-on experience building your own business provides significant lessons in a wide range of the skills necessary to successfully run a business.” Shannon Peffley
How to become a successful entrepreneur
“How to become a successful entrepreneur? 1. Figure out what your business superpower is, then productize it and monetize it. 2. Clearly articulate the problem you solve, and provide valuable insights that can help your network and prospects (even if they don’t work with you. Come from the high side of fair for all interactions and engagements” – Brynne Tillman
A Complete Guide on How to Retain Customers for Small Businesses
Learn customer retention strategies, importance of retention, and how to build customer loyalty through customer growth by Moeed Amin
18 Habits of Top Sales Performers
How to succeed in sales? Here are the 18 characteristics, habits, skills, and techniques of successful salespeople that get results!
Ilia Podavalkin | Story of a Technopreneur. Building a system, not just an employment.
“Building a brand in the midst of new innovations can be a challenge. Despite this, IIia, a technopreneur, maneuvered to establish his tech business, a dream he had developed during his school days.” Ilia Podavalkin
Turning a business failure into success
“If you have a business without challenges, then you’re either superhuman or not real. Entrepreneurs must face challenges. And if you’re actually a good person and have a good team around you, the best thing you can do is get in front of your clients / partners / stakeholders and discuss openly with them, face-to-face.” Sammy Verghese
Growing your business as a Freelancer
“Being a successful freelancer is difficult, but after reading this interview, you’ll know how to become more competitive and convince clients that you’re someone they should hire.” – Taylor Lockard
How to Target the Right Customers
“If you don’t have customers, you don’t have a business. For many new businesses, learning how to attract new clients is a major challenge. But here’s how to make it work.” Madeleine Duprez
Small business funding: How credit stacking helps
Journey of Jesse Simpson, veteran, first responder, turned entrepreneur, assisting business owners in accessing 0% interest credit while creating a life of abundance.
How to make an irresistible sales offer and improve sales
The key to making an irresistible sales offer is to establish a perceived value that’s higher than the price you charge for your product.
What to know about small business consulting?
“While many entrepreneurs struggle with knowing if their prices are profitable, very few know where to go for help, and most are unaware of the incredible benefits a cost estimating system can provide to their businesses.” Dr. Tim Bednard
How to make your Business Stand out from Competitors
Do you know how to differentiate yourself from competitors? In the article, you will find tips on doing that.
Tech strategies for customer loyalty in ecommerce
The journey of entrepreneur Dave Zaron’s transforming customer experience for ecommerce businesses.
Expert advice to entrepreneurs, leaders and coaching business owners – From a Mom Entrepreneur
“Some of the biggest challenges faced by entrepreneurs are working from home and educating consumers. But here are some advice: 1. Don’t feel like you need to have it all figured out before you take the leap. 2. Be patient, 3. Be patient”- Alexandra Bowden
Turning a new product into success
“An idea is only as good as how your target audience perceives it to be. Before investing too much money in your innovation, make sure you are on target and conduct useful concept testing research.” Shailesh Ganeriwala
How to run a successful remote team?
“With upgrades in technology, it’s easier than ever to have a team of qualified individuals who can do their work from home while keeping things running smoothly.” Tina Martin
Story: Leading Teams Of Global Technology Consultants That Helps Entrepreneurs And Startups Succeed
Join us for an insightful interview with a seasoned coach leader of tech coaches and consultants, as we delve into the world of empowering and guiding technology professionals.
How to become your own boss?
“Shifting your mindset and life from an employee mindset to an entrepreneur mindset can be a challenge, but you must make the transition if you are going to survive in your entrepreneurial journey.” Joy Bretz-Sherrill
Successful Marketing Strategies For Small Businesses
“Small business marketing is difficult than it sounds. But with the right strategies, you can take your small business to growth level. According to an experienced marketing expert, here are the strategies that actually work.” A. Beatrice Adenodi
Tom Fleming, WithumSmith + Brown, PC: How Tax Reform Impacts Small Business
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has provided us with a new tax landscape that includes a host of opportunities but also a number of traps for the unwary. The following is a summary of how tax reform may impact your business along with our insights on tax planning
What is small business Consulting?
Small business consulting is the act of providing businesses with the knowledge and abilities to resolve complex business issues. A small business consultant offers advice on improving operations to increase efficiency and performance, as well as suggestions for new procedures to employ.
How to Build Customer Relationships for Effective Sales
Learn steps on how to build customer relationships, win customer trust, improve sales effectiveness, marketing, and relationship management.
How to double your online sales
“One of the basic preceptions of marketing is that anything worth marketing starts with an irresistible offer which causes people to stop and get excited and then grab the offer.” Terri Levine
A to Z of business coaching and why you should consider it.
Who is a Business Coach?
What are the functions of small business coaches?
Benefits of working with a Business Coach.
How does small business coaching work?
Types of business coaching.
How long should a coaching program be?
How much does a business coaching program cost?
Who needs a business coach?
Factors to consider when choosing a financial advisor
“1. Realized financial returns are a factor in your investment earnings and the taxes you pay on those returns. 2. Likability and comfort with your advisor are also important factors in determining an advisor. You want to feel comfortable sharing details of your personal financial life and aspirations with your advisor” Matt Reynolds
Successful Digital Marketing Advice
“There are businesses and solopreneuers out there that want to grow and scale, but can’t quite find the dots to connect social, e-commerce, email, and influencer marketing. But here are ways you can find and connect the dots.” Tom Broschinksy
Succeeding as an Entrepreneur
“The biggest challenge of every entrpreneurs is figuring out a business model. What do we focus on? Who pays how much?” Dan Hoffman
Why become an entrepreneur?
“As an entrepreneur, you get to do all of the things you find great in your field without getting bogged down by HR transactions.” Robin Chapekis
How to succeed as an entrepreneurs
“Best advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners: 1. Get the right team around you – build trust.2. Know your strengths, your weaknesses and be humble when collaborating with others.3. Don’t compromise your integrity.4. If you are not uncomfortable, you are not pushing yourself enough.5. Good communication is key!6. Stop holding yourself back. If you aren’t happy, make a change!” Kate Johnson
Becoming a successful entrepreneurs
“At my previous job, I started paying attention to operating costs and customer invoices. Then, I began trying to figure out their profit margins. That inspired me to become an entrepreneur. At the time, I knew I was underpaid and saw entrepreneurship as an avenue where I could reclaim some of my value.” Marcus Hammonds
Invoice Factoring: The Critical Success Factor in your Business
Learn the critical success factor for business and how invoice factoring can help you improve cash flow and keep your business afloat.
The importance of having a business coach
“To successfully run a business, you need a business coach to help you: 1. Create a business model. 2. Attract new customers. 3. Serve and retain customers. 4. Understand financial decision-making including pricing, cash flow, expenses, purchases and other key financial decisions.” Kaka Singh
Eprenz 2021 Recommended Books for Entrepreneurs (and other Content)
It is an extensive list as it covers how to design a business model, step-by-step startup guides, and other foundational elements for entrepreneurs success.
How to get value from your innovation
“As an entrepreneur, your introspection must include an evaluation of how your potential stakeholders perceive you.” Deryck Jordan
Best advice on how to grow your business
You need to learn to sell people on your vision and potential, which is difficult because most investors tend to want to see numbers trending in the right direction. Finding and convincing investors to believe in you and your business is always tough, especially when you are a very early-stage company.
4 Ways to ace your sales game with automation
Here are some ways to increase sales productivity and scale your business with sales and marketing automation tools.
Webinar Marketing: Three Important Best Practices for Entrepreneurs
Whether the objective is to introduce a new market to your startup, establish your company’s brand, or generate new leads for your nascent business, a webinar offers the ability to easily and inexpensively reach large numbers of people, learn how you can help them, and leverage that insight to grow your business.
Advice for small business consultants
“People are more comfortable paying for services once they see what value can be produced. That is lower upfront costs lowers their risk.” Erica Quigley
Entrepreneurial Leadership as DEI Consultant and Business Coach
Interview/ article-story of an Indian entrepreneur who triumphed over his multiple invisible disabilities and other social hurdles to become a leader and an advocate for social impact as a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultant, inspiring businesses/startups to fulfill their potential, while balancing time between passions and work.
The Art of Customer Service for Small Businesses
Learn about customer service, why good customer relationships matter and their importance in growing a business in a customer-centricway
Business Purpose: The Importance of a Mission and How to Develop it
Learn why the business purpose is so important for your business. And the most common reasons for startup failures.
Do successful leaders run effective and efficient meetings?
Business meetings are integral to daily operations. However, we can make it productive and fun. Try this framework to conduct effective meetings: 1. Pre-Session.
Startup Business Management Consultant Wins Pricing Strategy
As startup founder or an entrepreneur, you need a person or an agency who understands running a business to guide you and provide you with the needed support which will take your business a long way.
Importance of Network in entrepreneurship
“We all need a community to support our efforts, whether it’s someone to be a mentor or if it’s families that are supportive or if it’s customers who give us a chance to prove our value. We all need community and relationships.” Max Avery
Leadership Coach On How Angels Think
Learn how angels think. Leadership coach, angel investor, and author, Phil McSweeney. Few entrepreneurs successfully gain VC funding or angel investing. Key problems startups face in raising angel investment, AngelThink coaches with empathy and integrates social impact.
Tips for becoming a successful entrepreneur
“An entrepreneur’s biggest fault is refusing to invest in their business and themselves. Keep in mind that a good CEO doesn’t do everything – they do what they are good at and hire others to help with the rest.” Jenny Hale
Fly-Fight-Win. Journey from the air force to entrepreneurship.
Inspirational story of military veteran-turned-entrepreneur who overcame financial hurdles. Learn how he can help you propel home-based business and achieve financial security.
Why STAR Interview Questions Don’t Work and What To Do Instead
STAR interviews fail to capture critical skills like problem-solving and collaboration. Take a data-driven approach to hiring with situational judgment tests and behavioral assessments.
How to successfully run a digital marketing firm
“The biggest challenge is figuring out a business model. We could do so much for so many different customers. What do we focus on? Who pays how much?” Danielle and Shea
Turning an idea into a successful business
“It’s helpful to have a group of knowledgeable people with a variety of backgrounds to provide feedback on ideas, suggestions or business advice. Starting a business can be a lot of challenges.” Scott O’con
Are entrepreneurs born or made?
The common is People were born that way –at least they knew from an early age that they liked business and wanted to run their own company one day. But is this the case for all entrepreneurs? In this comprehensive interview, Kath Austin explains how she became an entrepreneur.
The story of Nancy Chin-Wagner, a Founder, CEO and networking professional
Professionals, students, and others may find networking difficult, but the appropriate tool and coach can make networking easier. This article describes the challenges faced by networking professional Nancy Chin-Wagner as she started her networking firm after growing up in a rural town with limited networking chances. When Nancy first arrived to Boulder, Colorado, she had no friends. She could only meet people through participating in organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, hiking and literature clubs, and many other activities. Her motivation to start her own business was motivated by a deep desire to help others communicate successfully.
How to overcome business growth challenges? Has the Growth of Your Small Business Just “Hit a Wall?”
“Sustained growth is the single biggest challenge most small business owners face. But the dirty little secret to growth is that the most direct way to achieve it is the one we least want to face.” Lonnie Sciambi
AI causes disruption and creates opportunities for businesses that innovate and embrace change.
Change Management Consultant, Paul Taylor’s Story Teaches us How to Navigate, Embrace and Profit from AI’s Disruption.
From Sales Frustration to Success: Urgency, Training, and AI Transform Results
Learn how creating urgency, investing in sales training, and leveraging AI can help you break out of sales mediocrity to start hitting your targets.
Amy Yost | Artist, Student and Mom
There is a lot of competition in the world. You just have to put yourself out there and hope to be discovered for your passion.