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Growing your business? What you need to know about debt and equity
Listen to the podcast here: Growing your business doesn't happen for free.
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Podcast episodes on value creation, cash flow, ownership, leadership, and building a company that can operate without you.
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What does the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) mean for business owners?
Listen to the podcast here: A black swan is an unpredictable event that is beyond what is normally expected of a situation and has potentially severe consequences.
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What is unique about your profit margin?
Listen to the podcast here: Has anyone ever asked you why you started a business? Have you ever asked yourself how much is enough?
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Use negative reviews to get positive results
It was once said: "When life gives you lemons, plant its seeds, grow yourself an orchard, sell it to Sunkist. Carry on."
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How to find new revenue streams
Finding new revenue streams can be as easy as solving unsolved problems for your existing customers. What does this mean?
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How to get new clients and grow revenue
Need new clients? Need to grow revenue? The easiest way to do this is to determine which clients your business enjoys serving and which clients enjoy interacting with your company and then build a plan around finding more of them.
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Why should employees be shareholders in your business?
When does it make sense to have employees become shareholders in your business? Many business owners will offer shares to their team as a way to recognize their contribution and as a way to retain them.
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Some thoughts on buying out a business partner
If you are in business with a partner, the day may come when you need to discuss how to exit the business. Conversations like this can go in many different directions.
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How to get 100% out of your business
Doing ten things at 10% does not equal 100% - it equals 10%. Doing one thing at 100% that doesn't need to be done does not equal 100% - it equals 0%.
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Grow a business that can run without you - Part 3
The most rewarding part of growing a business that can run without you is being able to invest your time and money into projects, causes, companies and opportunities that you find interesting.
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Grow a business that can run without you - Part 2
It's hard to do, but it is necessary if you want to grow a business that can run without you you need to do it.
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Grow a business that can run without you - Part 1
What is the next hardest thing a business owner learns to do after figuring out how to be profitable? Learning how to replace themselves.
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How to use a recession to improve your business
When times get tough - some people lean out, and some people lean in. Running a business during a recession is not easy, but if you can do it, you might find yourself reaping significant rewards when times get better.
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How business owners create value
A business exists to create value by providing a solution to a problem that people have.
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How to sell faster
There is a direct relationship between how well your business can market its products and services and how quickly your sales team can convert prospects into customers.
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How to market your business faster
Do you wish your business could generate results faster from its marketing efforts? We all want results more quickly, but by its very nature, marketing is a long cycle process.
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Why do business owners struggle?
The struggle is real. Running a business is hard and making money is even more challenging. There is a moment many business owners have when they are unsure of their company's future.
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How to set prices in your business
Have you ever considered the prices your business charges for its products and services? How does it compare to the market?
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