The First Pickle

Written By Steve Strauss

Q: We are expanding our business into a new area and the only way to make it work is to nab a new, big client. The problem is, because this is a new area for us, we are having a hard time convincing people that we can deliver. How do I get ... Read More Article Arrow

Website Creation

Written By Steve Strauss

Q: Steve – my son is, despite what I tell him, going to start a new business. I don’t like the idea at all, but if he is going to do it, he is going to do it. One thing I know is that he will need a website and I would lik ... Read More Article Arrow

The Pitfalls of Being a Natural-Born Entrepreneur

Written By Steve Strauss

Q: Steve – I have an idea for a new product that will revolutionize the lighting industry. I c ... Read More Article Arrow

5 Things to Know Before Starting a Business

Written By Steve Strauss

Q: Everything I read about this ‘starting a business’ stuff is so peachy. But it seems pretty hard to me. So what do they not tell you that I should know before I jump in? Paige A: Well, I guess you can count me in as one of th ... Read More Article Arrow

Small Business Lending Today

Written By Steve Strauss

Where do small businesses go to finance their business? The typical answers are banks, friends, and family, and lately, crowdfunding. I would like to focus on that first answer today if I can – banks. That small businesses rely on bi ... Read More Article Arrow

Business Lessons to Stand the Test of Time

Written By Steve Strauss

A couple of months ago, my son-in-law came over with a scruffy and tattered old book in his hand. “Hey Steve,” he said, “I found this book at a garage sale and thought you might like it. It looks sort of like The Small Bus ... Read More Article Arrow

The Evolution of Small Business in America

Written By Steve Strauss

It being Small Business Week and all, I have to say that this is, without a doubt, the greatest time ever – and I mean ever in the entire course of human history – to start, own, run, and grow a small business. Hyperbole, Steve ... Read More Article Arrow

Top 5 Signs that You Can Quit Your Day Job

Written By Steve Strauss

Q: I have been a part-time entrepreneur for the past two years and my question is this: When do I know that it is safe to quit my day job and concentrate full time on my business? A.D. A: It is no easy feat running two enterprises at on ... Read More Article Arrow

Mastermind: The Power of a Group

Written By Steve Strauss

Q: I was wondering if you had had any experience with Mastermind groups? I was recently asked to join one. I Googled the term and get what they are about, but I don’t know if I would get enough value from it given the time commitment. ... Read More Article Arrow

Surviving in the Shark Tank

Written By Steve Strauss

Q: Lately I have been watching the TV show Shark Tank and really like it. What always amazes me is that the people whose products I don’t like often get money and those that I do like get nothing. Why is that? Jaime A: Like you, I e ... Read More Article Arrow

Small Business Strategies: A Dozen To-Dos

A new year ushers in resolutions, lists and to-dos. There are lots of resources and experts available, several “make sure you do this in January” lists, and even too-good-to-be-true offers. How do you know which can be trusted? ... Read More Article Arrow

Overview

Small Business Connect

Welcome to Small Business Connect! Small Business Connect is an online community created specifically for and tailored to small business owners. Small Business Connect is your one-stop resource for information on managing and growing ... Read More Article Arrow