Book Club #13: Start with Why by Simon Sinek

Jan 24, 2018 | Book Club

In 2009 Simon Sinek published a book called Start with Why. That same year he gave a TedX talk which at the time of this article had 36,000,000 views. Why such interest?   He hit on a powerful notion that isn’t just valuable for a business owner who wants to connect...

How SCORE Can Help You Build Your Business

Jan 16, 2018 | Build A Better Business

SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, is a nonprofit supported by the SBA that offers counseling advice to business owners. It’s powered by a network of 10,000 volunteers, mostly successful business owners and executives, who still love the sport of business...

Case Study #13: Bought by the Competition

Jan 9, 2018 | Case Studies

Mark Carlson bought Minnesota Mailing Solutions in 1998 for around $1M and grew the business over 10 years, eventually selling it for $4.5M. It was his ability to stay unemotional and focused on business fundamentals that ensured he walked away with the best offer...

Book Club #12: The Dip, by Seth Godin

Jan 6, 2018 | Book Club

Seth Godin has been a prolific blogger and author for many years now. He is particularly dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and develop robust mindsets.  The Dip, which has a subtitle that promises to teach you “when to quit and when to stick”...

2017/2018: Good Times to Buy and Sell a Business

Dec 28, 2017 | General

2017 was an eventful year in many respects. Politics, cryptocurrency, and social issues were constantly in turmoil and at the forefront of discussion. However, those of us who own, operate, buy, and sell business have seen a lot of good growth and have a fairly bright...