Join us today on Business Brain as we discuss the pros and cons of including politics in your business and the importance of stepping away and getting some much-needed downtime to help you think and solve problems. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #392 for Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 00:02:13 Talking About Politics In Your Business feedback@businessbrain.show Sponsors 00:11:13 Read more…
The Covid-19 lockdowns created headaches for many business owners and created opportunities for others. Gary Arndt, the host of the Everything Everywhere podcast, falls into BOTH of those categories. Join us today as we learn about the 10-year journey that led to the start of Everything Everywhere and how Gary has grown the Podcast tremendously during the last two years. Read more…
We have been using the term Business Brain frequently on The Small Business Show since it encapsulates so much of how we want you to think about not just your Small Business but also your life in general. When you use your Business Brain, you are: Using a Problem-Solving Mindset Building a Revenue Stack Creating your Story Embracing mistakes Compartmentalizing Read more…
This is the second show in our series about hiring right and handling layoffs. Our Business Brain tells us that our employees are the most important asset we have, so we always suggest doing everything you can to avoid layoffs. However, sometimes layoffs can’t be avoided if you want to make it through a downturn or you have to restructure Read more…
We are entering an interesting time when it comes to employees. You may be struggling to find enough people to fill certain roles while considering layoffs of others to cut your costs to make it through a possible recession. We consider layoffs to be the last resort since we believe you should protect your talent as much as possible. However, Read more…
We have talked about the idea of a Revenue Stack a number of times on The Small Business Show. Episode 115 back in 2017 dived deeper into the concept. With the current and future business economy looking uncertain, it’s time to jump back into the Revenue Stack concept to see how it can help you weather a downturn and ultimately Read more…
It takes money to make money, right? Whether you are just getting started or you have been in business for years, you are going to need access to capital for your business. So what resources are there for new and established businesses? Should you go the traditional route of a local bank or use some new online financing source? And Read more…
For 7 years we have been encouraging you to start a Small Business. Along the way, we have shared countless stories of success and provided you with tons of resources to help run your business. For this episode, we thought it would be a good time to discuss the reasons why YOU still haven’t started a business. Maybe there are Read more…
You might have noticed that the economy is a little crazy right now. Fuel prices are skyrocketing, the stock market is plummeting, and inflation is at the highest point in decades. Has your Small Business been impacted by these factors? If not, will it be at some later date? Are there opportunities you can take advantage of if we roll Read more…
The future is uncertain. Are we headed for a recession as the Fed works to tame inflation by increasing interest rates? Will fuel prices come down or are they headed for double digits? To prepare for the worst, it’s time to look at your Small Business costs to find places where you can save money while preserving the value you Read more…