Recently, I opened up a new bank account. It was a different experience than with a traditional bank. This new business banking service, a partner of SmartHustle.com is Truly Financial. For a growing business, we have several financial challenges. How do we pay our team and manage their expenses? Especially …
Take a moment to think about all of the data your business currently has stored digitally. Customer account documents, databases, financial statements, years of tax documents, personnel records, presentations, inventory/sales, the list goes on and on. All of this data is important and worth saving. From a business perspective, this …
Recently I was the judge of a competition. I’ve judged many competitions – with seasoned business owners and with young students. Most of the competitions are “fast-paced” and require a fast decision. It’s NOT like Shark Tank where there can be 30 or more minutes of deliberation, then some due …
The WSJ reports that Lululemon, the activewear clothier for women’s yoga apparel is expanding beyond its roots. There’s a lesson in this for business owners. Often times we’re advised to go niche and that is GOOD advice. However, as you grow and you gain expertise in one market, it’s ok …
In today’s digital age, creating an online identity that showcases both your personal opinions and professional expertise is essential for reaching a wider audience. Just as your offline reputation matters, your online persona can significantly impact your career, especially in fields like digital marketing. Building a personal brand means establishing …
About a month ago CNN+ was launched as a special, streaming service to host special CNN content and more. Staff were hired, lots of money was spent. Then it was all shut down. What can we learn about this for our businesses? It was shut down as there was a …
Marketing is not easy. So many companies use a variety of tools, apps, sticky notes and Excel to manage their marketing. You’ve got the copywriter, the designer, the brand manager and other people all involved. The challenge? How do they communicate, follow up, keep track of deadlines and so much …
We talk a lot about how to live your “best life”. But what does it look like if you wanted to know the steps to live your worst life? I’m a host of Breakfast with Champions, one of the fastest-growing shows on Clubhouse (the audio only app). In an episode, …
There are lots of very wrong myths out there about entrepreneurs that may be worthwhile for you to examine as you think about whether starting a business is right for you. In his book, How to Start and Operate a Business: Winning the Entrepreneurial Game, which I published a number of years ago, author David …
