Growth Strategy

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Top 10 Industries for a High Entrepreneur Salary

Unfortunately, there is no magic formula when it comes to getting a high entrepreneur salary. The payoffs are big when a business grows and generates long term cash flow or is acquired, but the risk is still extremely high. The hard truth is that 50 percent of small businesses [fail in the first fiv

Austin MossOct 18, 2019

The 10 Essentials to Include in a Startup Pitch Deck

If you're wondering “what should I include in an idea stage startup pitch deck?”, you're not alone. An effective pitch deck needs to be short and to the point if it's going to win over investors and earn you the funding you need to grow your startup. That means you will have to boil down your entire

Austin MossAug 28, 2019

Top 10 Negotiation Tips for Small Business Owners

As a business owner, you’ll be responsible for making business deals that will require strategy, skill, and negotiation tactics. Being prepared for these situations can help you to make the most of each deal and keep your small business moving forward. In this post, we’re sharing ten small business

Austin MossJul 22, 2019

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The Holy Grail of Personal and Business Credit

The legend of the Holy Grail dates back thousands of years. According to the legend, there is a “grail” (usually described as some type of cup) that is so powerful and so important that many people spend their entire lives pursuing it. The benefits of holding onto the grail are wide ranging; eternal

Austin MossApr 4, 2019

How Retailers can Navigate the Slow Season

If you have been involved in the retail industry for very long, then you have inevitably discovered that there will be both busy seasons and slow seasons throughout the course of the year. For example, while many retailers will report their highest level of output during early December, both mid-win

Austin MossFeb 28, 2019

Top 5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Restaurant's Equipment

Many restaurant owners will put off the decision to purchase much-needed equipment due to the fact they do not want to endure any major capital losses. However, purchasing equipment for small businesses may be much more doable than you initially assumed.

Austin MossFeb 2, 2019

Business Goal Tips for 2019

With a new year rapidly approaching, it is the perfect time to reflect and begin thinking about how your business can better achieve its goals. Without a clear, stated, and manageable set of objectives, having a successful year will certainly be much more difficult. By having a pre-established set

Austin MossDec 7, 2018

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5 Reasons Why Businesses Acquire New Equipment Before the End of the Year

Are you on the fence about whether to get new equipment this year or next? Perhaps you’ve wanted to invest in new machinery for a while but haven’t got around the sorting it out. Or maybe you’re unsure whether it’s financially advantageous to do it now or wait a while. If you’ve got equipment on you

7 Traps All Entrepreneurs Fall Into (But You Don't Need To)

Unfortunately there's no Holy Grail of business ownership; a goblet, that upon taking a sip, you're bestowed with all of the information necessary to run a thriving enterprise. Many times running a business can feel like quite the opposite; a toddler's sippy cup spilling on your head, with you scram

Austin MossOct 31, 2018

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4 Ways to Save on Your Credit Card Processing Fees

In today’s market, shoppers are using cash [less than they were 5 years ago](http://www.gallup.com/poll/193649/americans-using-cash-less-compared-five-years-ago.aspx)—replacing the dollar bills in their wallets with plastic payment methods. Credit cards offer both security and convenience to shoppe

Austin MossAug 28, 2017