The Downfall of the Great NFL
I remember Sundays in Chicagoland when everyone needed to see the opening kickoff. It wasn’t that long ago that Devin Hester’s opening kickoff return was primetime viewing. He had a …
Cards, A Business’ Best Tool
I don’t know how many times I have heard that business cards are a thing of the past. Add to that the negative perspective about direct mail, flyers, postcards and …
“It is what it is” is No Way to Run a Company
Clichés can be fun to use in conversation and they can identify with business at times; “time will tell,” “fit as a fiddle,” or “diamond in the rough” can all …
Is There a Place for Billboard Advertising in your Business?
Do you notice the billboards along your daily commute? How about when taking that family road trip or long business trip? Are you influenced by the message delivered to you …
Small-Batch Design Workshop Hosted by Kickstarter
Kickstarter hosted a super cool all-day workshop on Saturday, September 16 at Lost Arts on Goose Island in Chicago. Leading the discussion was Craighton Berman, who teaches a course at …
Hiring in a Deep Labor Pool
The economy of the past few years has created a great number of obstacles for small business owners. As an advisor to owners and managers across the country, advice on …
How to Give Great Customer Service
Customer service is a major part of any business. Your customers are what keep your company alive! If it wasn’t for the consumer, there would be no need for businesses. …
The “Different Types” of Business Consulting We Offer
Over the past 2 years of working with IA Business Advisors, I’ve noticed there are several “different types” of business consulting we offer. It’s certainly not all straightforward. In fact, …
How to Follow Your Dreams
When I was little, I always thought that growing up and following my dreams would be a cake walk. We have always been taught to follow our dreams and to …
Failure is a Four Letter Word
When asked to write about his learnings from failure, our senior managing partner at IA was surprised. He wrote, “Failure to me is like speaking of death; it’s final.” Admitting …