Category: Association

November 30, 2023

Astrategic alliance is a partnership between two or more companies to achieve mutual benefits and go after specific goals while remaining independent. If you’ve never thought about it or believe it’s only for larger companies — think again. As a […]

September 18, 2023

How many entrepreneurs are positive about achieving lofty revenue projections over the coming months? According to a 2023 Bank of America survey of mid-sized company owners, 75% said they were headed toward expansion. Their enthusiasm is refreshing amid dire headlines […]

July 11, 2023

As the global venture capital slowdown continues and IPOs decline, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are an increasingly popular exit strategy. Small businesses that are struggling to survive are shopping around for a buyer; thriving companies are on the hunt for […]

June 14, 2023

Building the framework for an emerging franchise system can easily require months of hard work and an investment of $100,000 or more before a franchisor can even begin to recruit new franchisees. Not only that, appropriately structuring such a program […]

April 24, 2023

Are you looking for a business to buy in Pennsylvania? With its flourishing economy, Pennsylvania is one of the best states for potential business owners to purchase an existing business. Here are our top picks for businesses for sale in […]

April 21, 2023

Have you ever thought about diversifying your revenue sources by purchasing a pre-existing business? In many cases, businesses that are for sale can be a much safer bet than building a company from the ground floor. Currently, the following list […]

April 14, 2023

Every company audits the services they receive. Your executive team regularly reviews your 401(k) plan, health benefits, and policies to ensure all vendors and partners deliver value. The same must be true for your public relations (PR) partner. These questions […]

April 6, 2023

If you’re running a small business, the right partnerships can help you reach new customers and improve your products and services. But, to find the right partners, you need to know what they can do for your company — and […]

February 28, 2023

The fashion industry is continually changing, especially when it comes to how fashion brands market their products. Influencer marketing has become an increasingly popular trend across industries like beauty and fashion and having a great influencer campaign in place can […]

February 8, 2023

The BizBuySell Insight Report reveals small business acquisitions for 2022 was up 4.7% over 2021. Even though the first half of 2022 experienced strong year-over-year (YOY) gains, the surge of inflation and interest rate hikes slowed the momentum in the […]

January 10, 2023

One of the most common conversations I have with my fellow CEOs is about selling their companies. A company sale is a life-changing event for most, especially since 90% to 95% of their wealth is typically tied up in the […]

November 10, 2022

So, you’ve done it. Your lifelong dream of being a business owner is now a reality. You’re running a successful company. But have you considered what happens when you’re ready to retire? Or even worse, what happens if there is […]

October 18, 2022

Are you tired of working eighty hours a week? Do you feel like you’re not making any progress in your business? You may be considering franchising. Franchise development can be a great way for a business owner to get the […]

October 11, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic brought into sharp focus the issue of mental health in the workplace which had, until then, been largely swept under the carpet. While it was a no-brainer to give employees time off to recover from physical health […]

October 10, 2022

Many small business owners’ dreams are to sell their company for a lot of money. What can you do today to make the likelihood of that happening and hit the payday that you want? On The Small Business Radio this […]

September 27, 2022

In my experience as the CEO of an e-learning company, I’ve seen many businesses employ partnerships as a growth strategy — especially as business environments become more complex and unpredictable. Many companies work with partners including franchisees, resellers, consultants and […]

July 6, 2022

As you can imagine, there are all sorts of regulations involved with the sale of alcoholic beverages. If you’re going to sell alcohol, licensing requirements vary greatly. For example, if you’re going to run a liquor store, you’ll need a […]

June 27, 2022

Fundraising is a crucial piece to any successful business plan, but landing investors is often a challenge, especially in today’s very competitive fundraising landscape. While investments can be game-changing at any point of a business, raising capital is particularly important […]

March 18, 2022

Got a killer product or service that’s taking off faster than you imagined? Trouble sleeping at night wondering who will be the first competitor to duplicate your operation? Certain that yours could be the next media sweetheart and success story, […]

March 15, 2022

As a business owner, you want to keep your customers happy. That’s because happy customers are also advocates for your business. One way you can leverage existing customers to grow your business is by choosing the best referral marketing tools. […]