“I Don’t Need a Consultant”
This is probably the second most common comment I hear at networking events. The first is “What exactly do you do?” Here’s what we do (in a nutshell). First, …
Transfer of Liability and the Burden of Proof
Before defining the phrase transfer of liability, it’s important to note who has the liability in the first place. In business, the business owner or owners ultimately have liability for …
Top 5 Favorite Business Books
E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber This book was monumental for forming the way I look at business. Michael Gerber sets out to identify exactly why so many businesses fail, and …
5 Characteristics of Successful Smart Businesses
Creating a successful, smart business can be challenging. There are many demands, deadlines, and directions that can stretch a business to the brink of extinction. IA Business Advisors has identified 5 …
4 Reasons IA Business Advisors Comes Before Investors
Are you at the critical juncture in your business life cycle where seeking investors is becoming more of a reality? Maybe you’ve called a friend of a friend to see …
The Importance of Managing Clients’ Expectations
One of the most important parts of business is managing your clients’ expectations. I’m going to unpack 4 reasons why it’s so important. Boosts Profitability Discussing due dates with …
Does My Small Business Need a Consultant?
There are many individuals who plan to have a business; whether you plan to build a small, medium, or large sized business, most businesses begin small. After putting up and …
I Hate Deadlines But Here Are 3 Reasons Why They are So Effective (Especially in Business)
It’s a couple of days after our workshop where our team presented to over 40 small business owners to discuss Operations, Finance, and Marketing. The crowd favorite was, undoubtedly, Marketing …
4 Reasons I Don’t Like Getting Free Advice
After a networking meeting last week, I stuck around to catch up with some friends and business owners I haven’t seen since before the holidays. One business owner I talked …
7 Steps of the IA Business Advisors Secret Sauce
While meeting with a friend over my last eggnog latte of the year, he asked me what the secret to our success was. He wanted to know what went into …