In my 25 years of small business experience, I can definitively say that all small business headaches can be boiled down to fit into one of two categories: growth and employees. In this newsletter my primary focus is going to be on addressing topics across these two categories and sharing with you my experience in…
In the fast-paced world of business, networking has emerged as a critical component for an entrepreneur’s success. Beyond business cards and social events, networking encompasses building relationships with individuals who can provide valuable support, information, and opportunities that will help mold you into a true industry professional. This article delves into the significance of networking…
Starting a new business can be an exciting journey, but it often requires financial support to turn ideas into reality. One of the crucial aspects of building a successful startup is attracting investors who believe in your vision and are willing to provide the necessary funding. However, with fierce competition and numerous startups vying for…
Starting a business is a dream come true for many, but it can also be a challenging proposition. Navigating the entrepreneurial realm is more difficult than most people think, and often neophyte business owners make costly mistakes due to a lack of knowledge and experience. Enter business mentorship, a process that lets experienced business owners…
The following is a guest post from Quiet Light. There is a great deal that goes into determining the value of an online business. Especially for entrepreneurs that aren’t financially minded, the calculations can seem overwhelmingly complex. It’s easy to lose track of certain variables. Add-backs rank among the most commonly overlooked or misunderstood elements…
The following is a guest post from Brian Link, CapForge’s own WordPress and web app provider of the last decade! WordPress is very popular. It’s so popular that over 40% of all websites use it as their content management system. WordPress powers simple blogs, corporate websites, e-commerce stores, and much more. You visit dozens of…
Email marketing is an effective tool for generating website traffic and connecting with your target audience. According to Statista, email marketing generated $8.49 billion in revenue in 2021, and they predict the numbers to keep rising to $17.9 billion in 2027. If you haven’t built an email list for your business yet, now is the…
It’s almost 1099 time of year again! But what does that mean and who should pay attention? Read on to find out! First, if you don’t remember from the last couple years, the IRS came up with a new form- the 1099-NEC. For the last hundred years it was the 1099 MISC but then they…
Learn from the rental car company’s mistakes. If you find your business making these same mistakes get working on change or prepare to have your lunch eaten! I don’t know if you’ve tried to rent a car lately, but it really sucks. The inventory is low, the prices are high and the lines are long….
Have you ever stayed in a relationship longer than you should have? Forced yourself to go to an event you were dreading because the tickets had already been paid for? Held onto clothes you don’t wear because they were expensive? All of these are examples of the “sunk cost effect.” Also known as the sunk…