Part 3 of our series on small business networking groups, Randy Gordon discusses which types of businesses benefit most from the Chamber of Commerce. Nate: What category of business is the best fit for
Part 2 of our series on small business networking groups, Randy Gordon discusses the negative effects time poverty has on healthy networking. Nate: So the main objection that you’re hearing from Chamber members is: “I
Part 1 of our series on small business networking groups, Randy Gordon does a deep dive on the upsides and downsides of large metro Chambers of Commerce, and how business owners should navigate them. Randy:
There can be two very similar companies in the same city. They may sell the same items, set the same pricing per unit of product or service, and have an equal number of employees. However,
Ed. Note: This post from Dennis Styers (pictured left) is a shining example of the type of humor I like to include with our “advice for small business owner” columns. If only for that, it’s
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
Unconventional B2B Strategy #7 Some companies build belief. Others build excuses. In war, leaders don’t just give orders—they create belief, force momentum, and destroy distractions. Robert Greene’s 7th Strategy of War states: ❝ Transform your
Unconventional B2B Strategy #6 1805. Europe was done with Napoleon’s bullshit. In a few years, the Napoleon had taken over: ALL of Spain, Belgium & the Netherlands HALF of Italy 20% of the German States
Unconventional B2B Strategy #5 Robert Greene’s 5th Strategy of War says: “Avoid the snares of groupthink: Command-and-control … Create a chain of command where people do not feel constrained by your influence yet follow your
Unconventional B2B Strategy #4 Burn your ships in the harbor! Historians have since debunked this story. It should read, “sink” your ships in the harbor. Here’s the real origin story … In 1519, Spanish conquistador
Unconventional B2B Strategy #3 In 2024, industry-shattering dangers surround B2B companies. AI Automation. Economic Policy. Foreign Wars. Labor Strikes. Offshore Talent. Price Gouging. Look to Robert Greene’s 3rd strategy of war for help. “Do not lose
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
