In June of 2009, the recession in the U.S. was nearly 10%. To put it in perspective, it was at 5% in December of 2007. Now with the current economy appearing unsteady in the wake of COVID-19, it seems inevitable that depression or a recession is on the rise. As business...
What the Stimulus Package Means for Your Business
The preventative measures taken by the United States and other countries around the world in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19 will likely have the biggest economic impact anyone currently living has ever experienced. In fact, it’s predicted that it will take at least three years for the global economy...
Starting a Business with a Partner: 7 Things You Need to Consider
You know the old saying, "two heads are better than one"? While having a partner can make a lot of things in life much easier, it's not always ideal to have a partner when you're starting a new business. If you're considering going into business with a partner, it's important...
How to Start a Business That Will Actually Succeed in 10 Simple Steps
Life as an entrepreneur isn't for the lazy or weak-of-heart. Building a business takes guts, discipline, tenacity, and a will to succeed. But it also requires business know-how and strategy. Do you have a driving passion to run your own company? The first step toward massive success is learning how...
How to Recruit Top Talent When Expanding Your Startup
One of the reasons that people love the idea of working at a startup is that they can make more money than if they get in line at a 100-year old company. While this is a great benefit, many people avoid startups because they don't always see the potential of a startup...
6 Signs Your Business Isn’t Using Effective Sales Pipeline Management
When a company struggles or sees a drop off in sales, they think that increasing sales generation is all that is necessary to turn things around. However, while increased sales can be part of the solution it is rarely the whole solution by itself. To understand why sales are declining,...