What’s more important: trust, respect, or being liked in business.
From Joan Isabella, StartupNation Radio consultant That’s my question of the day: which is most important for the…
StartupNation Elevator Pitch Contest helps you build your dream business
From Joan Isabella, StartupNation Radio consultant Here at StartupNation, we are gearing up for the second Elevator Pitch…
Can you overstep the line to cut through the clutter and market your product?
From Joan Isabella, StartupNation Radio consultant This weekend, I came across two marketing concepts that made me ask…
It’s Generation Boomers
From Joan Isabella, StartupNation Radio consultant I’m sitting here thinking of funny slang words and sayings baby boomers…
Starting a business may be a trait we pass on to our children
From Joan Isabella, StartupNation Radio consultant My father is celebrating his 80th birthday this week. So I will…
Predicting how successful a new technology will be
From Joan Isabella, StartupNation Radio consultant What if you could tell what technology was going to be adopted…
What is your time worth when you aren’t managing your small business?
From Joan Isabella, StartupNation Radio consultant I painted my son’s bedroom. Four coats later I was asking myself…
What is the best small business elevator pitch in the pitch-off? You tell us!
From Joan Isabella, StartupNation Radio consultant A signature feature on StartupNation Radio is The Elevator Pitch . Participants…
StartupNation forums offer home-based business owners new opportunities for friendship
From Joan Isabella, StartupNation Radio consultant StartupNation is more than a place to read articles about how to…
Commencement message made to order for small business owners
They say youth is wasted on the young, but I think good commencement speeches may be too. Last…
Vacation may lead to a new small business opportunity
I almost didn’t come back from my vacation in North Carolina. Not only was the weather perfect, the…
Grassroots marketing strategies can really payoff
"Hitch your wagon to the littlest star" could be the name of the marketing strategy used by the…
Marketing your small business: Choose your words carefully
When you write an advertisement, whether it’s for the newspaper, radio, or internet, you may want to tell…
When starting a business, make yours one that gets the job done with one phone call
You know the weekend is over when your spouse heads out the door to the office and hands…
Ten Steps to opening a lemonade stand
We are trying to teach our 6 year old the value of work. We are hopeful to raise…
Small business owners are contestants in the real American Idol
I never watched American Idol. But I’m sure many of you have. I want to know if the…
Small Business exemplifies old business adage: Do one thing really well.
There are lots of sayings, theories and clichés about how to run a successful business. One I’ve heard…
Lessons from Enron: Are ethics part of your business plan?
Do you recycle all of your bottles and cans? You know you should. Do you cheat on your…
Even a great small business idea faces hurdles in the traditional marketplace
Clothes that fit real women. You’d think that would be a no-brainer for a successful start up. Women…
Are you willing to pay for online subscriptions?
The internet is free. Most of the time. And that is a problem for paid subscription based companies.…