In business startups, what comes first? The chicken, or the egg?  Typically, in new business startups, the first step is to develop a business idea or concept. What does that mean? It is a process tha...

Small business owners play a vital role in the economy, creating jobs and driving innovation. However, owning and operating a small business can also be incredibly challenging, and many business owner...

96% Of Business Coaches Are Shiny Ornaments

The other 4% provide real-life experiences and practical useful tools. Unfortunately, they may not be pretty to look at, but which would you prefer?  Sayin...

For many years I’ve been striving to inform business owners about the value of having a business strategy. Many ignore me by telling me they have one. Most think needing more marketing to reach more c...

Social Media Extortion Is Against The Law In Arizona.

In June 2022, Governor Doug Ducey of Arizona signed a new bill into law. Those businesses bullied by fake online social media reviews are the vi...

Why Solopreneurs Can’t Go It Alone

It takes people to create a village.

It takes villages to create towns.

It takes towns to create states.

It takes states to build countries.

It Takes Many Pe...

 Pre-Phase

Before beginning the first step in starting a new company is developing the business idea. Many people connect with me to discuss the latest and greatest idea for a new business. If you ar...

Small Business Owner Hiring Mistakes

Hiring friends

First-time business owners get excited when their business starts to boom.  They may move into an office from their home, expand the size of an e...

FIRST GENERATION OF A NEW BREED

“Either quit or grow. That is the way business is in the United States. You cannot be half-assed successful.”  - Desi Arnaz

Forty years ago if I were asked what my a...

The testimonial I most often hear is, “I wish I met you sooner.” This tells me business owners wait too long to ask for help. 

Per the Small Business Administration, 85% of all new startups fail bef...