Tag Archives: owning a small business
Value vs Time – A Tip for Business Owners
As business owners, we sometimes forget how many years of school, real life experience or both are involved in being able to share our talent, and the value given. Continue reading
Determining the Market for Your Business Versus Customer Development
Many new businesses focus on determining their market. It is better to drill down in the marketplace and discover the specific groups of customers based on their needs and frustrations. Continue reading
Experiential Learning in Small Business and Entrepreneurship
There is a missing piece in the way small business owners acquire knowledge. Why is there not a structured and scientific experiential learning model for existing small business owners? Continue reading
Who Will Buy Your Business?
Across North America, baby boomer small business founder-owners will have a business transition in their near future – Only about a quarter of them have a plan. Continue reading
The Importance of Small Businesses
Small businesses are the backbone of the national economy. Local small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. Saturday is Canada’s day to support small local businesses. Continue reading
Non-Google Analytics
With Google Analytics, it’s easy to determine the sources or your website leads – But what about leads that show up at your door or call you on the phone? Are you tracking your business’s leads? Continue reading
The Importance of Aligning Your Business and Personal Goals
As a business owner, do you ever feel like you are sitting in the back seat and your business is driving your life from the front seat? This happens a lot. We call this an alignment problem. Continue reading
The Business Therapist Expands this Week
The scoop: Rich Thornton C.A. has joined The Business Therapist® team as a full time Advisor and Director of Research and New Product Development! Continue reading
Rick Spence – 7 Great Secrets of Entrepreneurial Success
Rick Spence is a Toronto-based business writer, consultant and speaker. Rick was kind enough to permit me to share his 7 secrets of entrepreneurial success with you. Continue reading
Business Style: Family or Corporation?
One of the intangible assets of any small business is its culture or style. In developing your own style for your business, there is a big difference between operating it ‘like a family’ or operating like a large ‘corporation’. Continue reading
