6 Mistakes Your Blog is Making
Many aspects go into writing a blog article. It can be easy to overlook formatting details and many people do. Different readers value different aspects of a blog, but they …
Managing a Brand Change at IA
All change is difficult. People generally do not like change, especially when the feeling is that nothing is wrong with the status quo. As I write this month’s blog, I …
Balancing Life and Business
Just the other day, I was enjoying a hazelnut coffee from Panera while meeting with a local business owner for our monthly coaching session. He confessed that his phone never …
6 Common Business Mishaps
I love working with business owners to help them grow their business. It’s my life passion and calling. I’ve been working with small business owners, in a number of capacities, …
The Hypocrisy of the Left
On September 26th we watched the first presidential debate of 2016. We all had low expectations for this performance as it seems that Hillary is hell bent on attacking Mr. …
Trade Rags, A Way To Educate Yourself
We are constantly asked how we keep up with all the different industries that we provide advice to on a daily basis. Early in my career I would explain in …
5 Crystal Clear Signs That You Should Considering Hiring
At the last IA Business Advisors Workshop with over 10 local small business owners, I spoke on the importance of a budget and cash flow management. After the workshop, I was …
Does Social Media Cost Thousands of Dollars per Month?
I wrapped up a presentation last week on “Running a Prosperous Business”. Speaking to the 30 plus business owners was a blast and helping them run a prosperous business is …
How to Leverage a Logo for Serious ROI
A business’s logo is the most important branding piece any business can have. Everyone remembers great logos like Nike or Starbucks. A poorly designed logo can have the exact opposite …
Who Cares About the 4 Ps of Marketing?
A few weeks ago I was talking to a client (okay an “older client” as he is in his late 60s) who wanted to know about the latest marketing trends. …