How to Finance Anything – AKA How to Fund Your Business – Small Business Show 386

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

Why YOU Should NOT Start a Business – Small Business Show 385

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

Surviving and Thriving During a Downturn – Small Business Show 384

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

Cutting Costs While Preserving Value – Small Business Show 383

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

Managing Employee Mistakes – Carrot or Stick? Small Business Show 382

Everyone screws up. How can you minimize mistakes while building confidence in your employees? How many times do you let someone mess up before you have to discipline or terminate them? What are the best methods for creating conscientious employees that learn from their mistakes? Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean to learn how they manage and react Read more

Creative Methods to Recruit and Retain Employees – Small Business Show 381

There’s a nationwide shortage of workers and attracting the best talent can be challenging. How do you make your Small Business stand out among other companies? Should you just compete on salary levels? What creative methods can you use to bring the best employees to your company? Join Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they discuss creative ways to attract Read more

A Million Dollar Side Hustle and the All Powerful Email Newsletter – Small Business Show 380

Join us for episode 380 of The Small Business Show to get an update on Shannon’s experiment to create a company just using his phone – he just hit a significant milestone. Then it’s on to a discussion about Email newsletters and why your Small Business needs one, how to create them, how to grow them, and how to turn Read more

Buying out a Partner and Turning Your Employer into a Customer – Small Business Show 379

What’s the best way to buy out your business partner when you don’t have the cash? How do you convert your side-hustle to a full-time business AND recruit your current employer as your first customer? Join us for episode 379 of The Small Business Show as we tackle these questions from our audience and more! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #379 Read more

Creating Career Paths for your Employees Part 2 – Small Business Show 378

Listen in for our second episode in a series and learn how developing career paths for your employees will help your business become stronger and more profitable. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #378 for Wednesday, May 4, 2022 00:01:31 Today’s Tip: “Candidly, not Honestly” 00:13:04 Recap of Small Business Show Episode 377 Sponsors 00:13:44 SPONSOR: iTrust Capital. Invest in Crypto using Read more

Elon Musk, Julia Child and Part 1 of Career Paths – Small Business Show 377

Want to keep your best employees from leaving your company? By giving them a clear path to advance within your Small Business not only will your employees be more fulfilled, but they will also be more valuable as they build their Talent Stack. Join us today for episode 377 of The Small Business Show where we tackle the why and Read more

The Superpower of Compartmentalizing Your Thoughts – Small Business Show 376

Running your Small Business can seem overwhelming at times. There are a thousand things going on that require your attention and hundreds of decisions that need to be made in a timely manner. How do you keep things straight? How can you keep focused on what is important at this moment? Listen to The Small Business Show today as we Read more

Transparency for Fun and Profit – Small Business Show 375

Being Transparent in your Small Business can be a key tool to gaining customers, attracting the best talent, and building your personal brand. Make transparency part of your company culture:             For your Employees             For your Customers             For your Suppliers             For your Partners and Advisors Join us today on The Small Business Show as we discuss just Read more