While most networking research focuses on quantity and composition of contacts, this study explores factors underlying the advice and advisors most valued by small business owners. Owners (n = 528) were asked to
Gas stations are one of the most common small businesses in the US. Most stations are owned by small operators. Despite their popularity with small business owners, gas stations are also one of the most difficult acquisitions to finance. In this article, we examine how to finance a gas stati...
Mark J. Kohler, with over 25 years of experience and over 10,000 consultations, empowers Main Street businesses to shape America's financial future.
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Yes! There are a lot of moving parts, for sure. We’re now growing the team and this new company, Merchant Automation. I’m trying to reach and impact more small business owners essentially. I'm just trying to do the ripple effect, trying to help more and more people...
Yet, the best wisdom may simply come from those who have been through the process before, experienced challenges, learned a lot, succeeded and are willing to mentor and share their practical insights. These five small business owners, each with unique perspectives and time-earned expertise, genero...
The day I decided that I was no longer going to "work for the man" and become my own boss was a liberating day indeed. However, in those early days of small business ownership, I was not as organised as I should have been. Luckily, a friend introduced me to her accountant who was...
Running a small business requires knowledge and skills of a variety of areas. You will build up your expertise as your company develops. Knowing where to get help and find relevant information is very important to your business success.
or easier solutions for the many challenges you face. Expert advice is essential to the growth of any small business. So making sure you can access the right, reliable advice and gain the continued guidance of experienced partners could help set small business ow...
Finally, while it may be easy to forget, business owners should always be sure to schedule breaks from the grind. Research shows that taking breaks can help with focus and improve productivity over the long term. “What research to date also clarifies, however, is that even when we are rel...