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07/04/2025

Discover the secrets to transforming pitch decks into compelling investor magnets. Industry experts break down the essentials of innovative design techniques that have a proven track record for engaging investors, starting with incorporating interactive data visualizations.

Turn your pitch deck into a compelling investor magnet. Experts share innovative design techniques that have a proven track record for engaging investors.

07/03/2025

If you pay your bills on time, you probably assume you have a good credit score. Why wouldn’t you?

You may be surprised.

It’s not uncommon for business owners who think they have good business credit to have no credit history or low credit scores.

And it may not be due to the common culprits you associate with bad credit, like late payments.

Here are common issues that may be bringing down your credit scores and what you can do about them.

Are you a business owner surprised by a low credit score? It may have nothing to do with common culprits like late payments. Here are common issues and how to fix them.

07/03/2025

Let’s step into the unknown, shake things up, and approach leadership with Peter Drucker in mind. What if leadership was an art form? What if we managed our businesses with creativity and vision? What if we approach leadership the way an artist approaches a blank canvas: with wild imagination, bold choices, and a willingness to make mistakes.

What if we follow Peter Drucker and approach leadership the way an artist approaches a blank canvas: with wild imagination, bold choices, and a willingness to make mistakes.

07/02/2025

Having a small email list might feel like a hurdle, but it’s actually a huge advantage. A smaller audience lets you connect on a deeper level, personalize your messages, and build a loyal community that genuinely values what you offer. It’s not about how many people are on your list, it’s about how engaged they are.

Instead of worrying about numbers, focus on keeping your subscribers interested, delivering real value, and making them feel like a key part of your journey. When you nurture those relationships, even a small list can lead to big growth for your side hustle.

When done right, even a handful of engaged subscribers can help you grow your side hustle, increase sales, and build a brand people trust.

In this post, we’ll share simple and effective ways to make the most of your small email list. You’ll learn how to keep your audience engaged, sell naturally without being pushy, and grow your business step by step, no massive subscriber count is needed.

A small email list can be an advantage. Even a handful of engaged subscribers can help you grow your side hustle, increase sales and build a brand people trust.

07/01/2025

A few years ago, I stumbled upon the work of Peter Drucker, and it changed the way I thought about business. As a publicist and brand strategist, I had always viewed management through a lens of campaigns, messaging and market strategies. But Drucker’s teachings weren’t just about business; they were about people, purpose, and humanity.

What I didn’t realize at the time was how transformative his ideas would be, not just for large corporations, but for entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, and family businesses.

In today’s world, where side hustlers are the backbone of the economy and small businesses are fighting to survive, Drucker’s principles feel more relevant than ever. What if leadership was an art form? What if we managed our businesses with creativity and vision rather than relying solely on metrics and frameworks?

That’s the question I’ve been pondering ever since, writes Starr Hall.

Peter Drucker's leadership principles feel more relevant than ever. What if we manage with creativity and vision rather than relying solely on metrics and frameworks?

07/01/2025

Some of the hardest-working leaders I know are also the most frustrated.

They’re experienced. Smart. Driven. Their team respects them. The company is growing — or at least it should be. But they’re stuck. It’s not because they’re doing the wrong things, but because they’re solving the wrong problems. And they’re mistaking motion for momentum.

They’re trying to outwork a thinking problem.

When leaders say they feel stuck, they don’t mean paralyzed. They mean they’re doing a lot without seeing forward movement. Progress feels unpredictable.

06/30/2025

Before you even start reaching out to potential hires, it’s crucial to lay a solid foundation for your recruiting efforts. Begin by defining and clarifying your vision, mission, and core values. These elements not only provide direction for your company but also help candidates understand what you stand for and where you’re headed.

Startups often struggle to compete with larger brands that offer high salaries and extensive benefits. Here are tips to recruit and build a team for success.

06/30/2025

Marketing can often feel like juggling knives—dangerous, exhausting, and with no clear end in sight. For sole entrepreneurs and small business owners, the struggle is compounded by limited time and resources. The temptation to jump into every new marketing trend or tactic can be overwhelming. After all, who doesn’t want quick wins and instant results?

But here’s the truth: Piling on more activities without a solid plan is a recipe for burnout, wasted resources, and missed opportunities. Instead of asking, “What should I do next?” the more effective question is, “Why am I doing this at all?”

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06/29/2025

In his book, "Another Way: Building Companies That Last… And Last… And Last," Dave Whorton finds universal lessons in the way Radio Flyer put into practice manufacturing changes while refocusing Radio Flyer’s internal efforts on product development.

In "Another Way," Dave Whorton combines his inspiring story with his Evergreen 7Ps framework, designed to guide entrepreneurs and business leaders.

06/29/2025

Simply having a great product or service these days isn’t enough to guarantee your success. Your customers crave experiences. They want you to know their needs and recommend solutions to them. It’s how they feel valued as a customer and stick around for long. It’s a personalized buyer experience in action.

In the competitive landscape where customers have a ton of options, personalizing the solutions you recommend to your customers can be your ultimate differentiator.

Buyer experience encompasses every interaction a customer has with your brand. Personalized recommendations and solutions elevate this experience.

06/28/2025

Yes, you can start a business with under $100. And you can successfully do this without entrepreneurial mistakes (and without fatal collapses). Read on for expert tips and real-life lessons from those who succeeded.

Expert tips and real-life lessons from those who succeeded in building a business from $100. From low-cost business ideas to case studies. Start small and cheap.

06/27/2025

This comprehensive guide explores practical strategies for balancing parenthood with entrepreneurship without leaving domestic chores behind. We look specifically at opportunities for stay-at-home moms that rely on flexibility and modern technology.

Don’t strive for parental perfection. Instead, try to implement specific systems that sustain both family and business growth. With thoughtful planning and creative solutions, you can achieve being available at the most meaningful family moments while still managing to build a business of significance.

Tips for balancing business and family life for lasting success. We look at opportunities for stay-at-home moms that rely on flexibility and modern technology.