Very many small business owners overlook the opportunities that may be available through business certifications. Even if you aren’t a large business or corporation, you business may still be able to attract and land contracts from the government, or even private firms and corporations. If you meet certain qualifications, these certifications can be the extra…
Every entrepreneur has traits that set them apart from others, such as risk-seeking, hard working, and extremely independent. However, it’s our ability to see the world differently from others and our creative problem solving skills that make them successful. Unfortunately, sometimes we run out of great ideas and it seems like the idea was just at…
When new businesses get a new website a lot of times they want a blog page. When clients come to us and they want a blog on their new website, deep down in side I want to say “Are you going to really blog? Do you understand the commitment? Do you even know why you…
Business Etiquette is extremely important if you want to go far in life. Unfortunately, too many of the people who lack business savvy don’t realize they do. Professional social situations can be a little awkward at times. The rules are slightly different from the ones that govern your typical social events, but business school– or…
A nonprofit organization or a “501(c)3” for short, named after it’s status, is a type of business organization that has tax exempt status. The possibility of gaining tax-exempt status or 501(c)3 eligibility, government grant eligibility, and the many fundraising opportunities sounds pretty alluring for any business owner. Many entrepreneurs wonder if their businesses should or even could…
As you all know, sometimes we make mistakes – not that we want to admit any of them. I understand that it’s a little embarrassing to say “Hey, I made a mistake.” However admitting to the mistake is what will make you better as a designer. Some mistakes are minor and others can be very…
I truly believe that how you start your day will set the tone for the entire day. Your morning routine will determine your mood for the morning, which sets the mood for the afternoon, and ultimately your whole day. So the habits you develop when you wake up in the morning dictate how productive…
In the episode of the Better Than Success Podcast, Nicole Purvy talks about the Three Things Every Entrepreneur Needs to Understand about Money. She uses her experience with working with hundreds of small businesses and startups to hone in on the three most invaluable lessons that most new businesses need to grasp to help their…
There are so many different types of entrepreneurs. If you’re wondering what kind of entrepreneur you are, or if you even are an entrepreneur, this quiz is for you! Take this quiz to find out which one you are, what your leadership style is, and what types of ventures you’re most likely to succeed at. Armed…
Writing a mission statement can be one of the most difficult things to do when starting a new business. It sounds like a simple task but it’s not, at all. We consult a lot of clients for business development who completely get hung up on this. But the truth is, the reason that its difficult is…