Posts by GoSmallBiz

7 Signs That You Have an Ego Problem By Will Adams On its face, having an ego isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But an unchecked ego can overpower and devour a leader’s humility and his or her willingness to learn, to be challenged, and to trust others… Read article What Does “I’m Sorry” Really Mean?…

Book Review: Co-Create, by David Nour By Fran Tarkenton You have to disrupt yourself, or else someone else is going to disrupt your business for you. That’s a consistent theme that David Nour, growth strategist and author of the best-seller… Read article Inspiring Yourself to Action By Will Adams In my nearly 20-year professional career,…

You’re Not “Too Busy” By Will Adams Many people wear their “busyness” as a badge of honor. To be busy is to be important, in-demand, needed, relevant. But here’s the truth: no one is ever “too busy.” We just have a lot of choices to make about… Read article Kidpreneurs: Protect Your Lemonade Stand with…

5 Rules to Make Your Gifts Unforgettable By Will Adams If you’re going to go through the effort and expense of giving a gift to people who matter the most to you, you want those gifts to be absolutely unforgettable. The next time you’re in the gift-giving spirit, follow… Read article Is Your Loyalty Program…

Sales Partnerships vs. Ownership Partnerships By Fran Tarkenton Partnerships are important, but it’s important to be very careful before entering into an ownership partnership. Ami Kassar, author of The Growth Dilemma, encourages anyone going into an ownership partnership… Watch video Listen with Empathy By Will Adams Listening with empathy is a skill. It takes practice. And like…

More Than a Tax Haven: 3 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Incorporate in Delaware By Deborah Sweeney When many entrepreneurs think about the state of Delaware, they tend to focus on its business-friendly corporate tax laws. If you’re an out-of-state business, you won’t have to worry about paying corporate income tax… 3 minute read Setting the Standard…

The Downsides of the No-Debt Badge of Honor By Fran Tarkenton Avoiding debt has its benefits, but it also has its downsides, and you should take your time to think through any decision you make about financing your business. I recently chatted with… Watch video 6 Lessons from the Vacation Sales Boiler Room By Will…

3 Sports-Themed Small Businesses Anyone Can Start Up By Deborah Sweeney If you’re passionate about the game and want to start a company with a sports slant, but have little else propelling you forward beyond the love of the game, here’s a look at three types of businesses that… 3 minute read Turn Your Mishaps…