Read Part One Here So you need to fire a client. In full disclosure, I’ve failed as many times as I’ve succeeded in this particular department. Dealing with human beings can be a messy business,
One of my best friends – John Broderson a.k.a. Johnny B – died this week. He was Small Biz Triage’s first hire. Copywriting, video production, canvassing, event marketing, etc… Johnny could do f-ing anything. Hell,
I’ve had to fire a handful of clients since I’ve been in business. It is a very necessary, and potentially dangerous chore that most small biz owners ignore. Part 1 of this blog will cover
Just got the expiration, will not renew notice from GoDaddy for SAVORTHESOUND.COM. So I got to thinking about the humble beginnings of my business, dug deep into my email, and found the thread below. That
Why? Because I haven’t updated it in FOUR MONTHS. And the last two blogs were ATROCIOUS. Suppose I could pull that post down, or pull the blog down completely. Transparency is necessary and often embarrassing. And
My name is Rich and I’m Nate Wright’s partner in crime in Small Biz Triage. I met Nate about 5 years ago while we were
Every man has his favorite charcoal, every woman has their favorite lip gloss, every kid their favorite toy, every cop their favorite hand-gun and every
Know yourself If you’re confident with who you are and know that your intentions are in the right place (that being….for your customers, not just
CHALLENGE: Bronzer Salon was referred to us by one of our peers from a few years back. A mother and daughter started an airbrush tanning
CHALLENGE: ACT has recently begun re-selling the classroom ModelMaker, but did not have a web platform to showcase the product OR a place for ModelMaker
All entrepreneurs and company executives need to be able to talk about the products they are manufacturing and selling. They must be able to engage an audience and convince them that the product they are
During our latest Workshop (in Grass Valley, CA with the Nevada County Online meetup group) Nate discusses the difference between Email versus Social Media as tools and the tactics needed to effectively use them for
Here’s Nate in action at our latest Workshop (in Grass Valley, CA with the Nevada County Online meetup group) discussing the brutal importance of being specific with email subject lines, using a vivid description of
Statistically, small business owners are already at a disadvantage. According to industry studies, only 50% of small businesses remain operational after 5 years. If you factor in the 2008 recession, the number may have to
Our latest Workshop was in Grass Valley, CA with the Nevada County Online meetup group. You see Nate discussing the brutal importance of being specific, and why it matters, in how to identify, attract (and
My name is Rich and I’m Nate Wright’s partner in crime in Small Biz Triage. I met Nate about 5 years ago while we were
Every man has his favorite charcoal, every woman has their favorite lip gloss, every kid their favorite toy, every cop their favorite hand-gun and every
Know yourself If you’re confident with who you are and know that your intentions are in the right place (that being….for your customers, not just
CHALLENGE: Bronzer Salon was referred to us by one of our peers from a few years back. A mother and daughter started an airbrush tanning
CHALLENGE: ACT has recently begun re-selling the classroom ModelMaker, but did not have a web platform to showcase the product OR a place for ModelMaker
