When It Makes Sense to Pay 76.5% Annual Interest
The good news is that since the Great Recession of 2009, bank financing has become more available. The bad news…
Gene Marks
Your Lack of Sleep Is Hurting Not Only You but Also Your Business
There was once a time — when I was younger — when I bragged about how little sleep I needed:…
What’s the Toughest Spot You’ve Ever Been in With Your Small Business?
As a small business owner, you may one day find yourself in a tough spot with your business. In episode…
Do I Need a Mission Statement for My Small Business?
In episode 51, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer this question: "I run a small B&B, pretty straightforward. Do…
This Was the Biggest Mistake I Ever Made Running My Business
I started my company way back in 1994. Think about that. Bill Clinton was President. Pulp Fiction had just come…
How Do I Get Into Government Contracting? With Tom Skypek of GovBizConnect
In episode 49, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer this question: "I run a small business that cleans linens…
The Dumbest Sales Advice I Ever Received for My Small Business
If you're a small business owner, you know that you're always in sales. You're the face of your company. You're…
How I Use A CRM System to Help Me Run My Small Business
My small business's customer relationship management (CRM) application is called Zoho CRM. Our CRM is our mission-critical system, a database that holds…
How to Tell if Your CFO is Stealing From Your Small Business and Dealing with Difficult Customers
What should you do if you suspect your small business's CFO is stealing from your company? Join hosts Elizabeth Larkin…
How We Badly Used Email Marketing Services at My Company
For the past seven years my company has been running an email marketing strategy. Sometimes we help our clients set…
This Is a Tax Deduction Small Business Owners Will Hate to Take
Sometimes business owners have accounts receivable that will never be paid. They may also have inventory that they never use.…