Guest post by Business Make-over Expert, Ellen Rohr (learn more about Ellen at the end of this post) Ellen Rohr has 22 Financial Tips for Business Owners. Financial Do’s and Don'ts to help you be successful in business… Biz Philosopher Jim Rohn said, “It’s easy to do the things you need to do to be successful. It’s even easier not to do them.” Here’s a laundry list of the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Questions of Greatness
Many people think that entrepreneurs have delusions of grandeur, but the truth is that many of us are running on fear. The fear that we may fail, the fear that we may be a success or the fear that we may find out that entrepreneurship is not for us. As I was going over the usual suspects for an article topic this morning, it dawned on me that there are specific … [Read more...]
Raising Capital Through Angel Investors
Is your business in need of capital? If so this article is for you! If you are like most people the answer is a loud, YES! There are critical times in a business where access to capital is essential for the company to grow, take advantage of opportunities and become the success it is capable of becoming. The last thing a business wants to do is turn away a revenue … [Read more...]
Research Identifies Green Ceiling for Women Seeking IPO Investors
In a study conducted by the David Eccles School of Business, a male and female research team found that investors are less likely to back an IPO from a company led by a woman than a company led by a male. This is being referred to as the "Green Ceiling" in the investment world. In Skirting the Issues: Evidence of Gender Bias in IPO Prospectus Evaluators, the report authors … [Read more...]
What Leadership Knows Matters
Last night in a conversation on a treadmill, a friend was rehashing her take on management and questioning why certain efforts were made with no regard to cost, effort and effect. It was an interesting conversation and as a business owner it was nice to see the other side of the table. As owners we sometimes forget how much our decisions influence our staff, so here are the … [Read more...]
1 in 2 Independent Consultants are Women [Infographic]
Statistics show women are joining the growing independent consulting sector at a rapid pace. Women make up less than half (47%) of the traditional workforce, but they make up 53% (8.5 million) of the independent workforce. A new study from MBO Partners reports that 77% these women are satisfied and 74% plan on remaining in independent work. The top reasons women cite for … [Read more...]
Employees: Love Them or Leave Them
As a small business owner you become intimately involved in every area of your company and work closely with most of your employees. There are several perks to this. You gain an intimate understanding of how your company works, understand your clients and their needs, and see the company culture at work on a daily basis. Small business owners do not need to look at reports … [Read more...]