Blog Posts in September 2010

Free Resources for Small Businesses from Google

Sep 28

Ross from CrowdSpring.com summarizes his six favorite free resources for small businesses from Google. In each case, he describes the resource, helps you understand why you should consider using it, and offers tips on using with links to additional information if you’d like to read more about that resource.

 more »

Micromanagement - Why the Negative Stereotype?

Sep 16

By Tom Gimbel

Somewhere along the way micromanagement became known as a poor management trait. But, until employees prove they understand what is expected of them and are executing their duties effectively, micromanagement is the only way to ensure success.

 more »

The Long Haul

Sep 16

By Seth Kravitz

Every business owner will face this question at one point. The decision is different for everyone, but generally it boils down to: “Do I continue managing the company and own my business for the long haul, do I consider selling, or do I close up shop?”

 more »

Transitioning to a Second Stager, or "Damn, we did it!"

Sep 15

By Kevin Taylor

You're the leader of a multi-million dollar business. You have begun putting your management team in place. But, you work 50-60 hours a week. In fact, you are still involved in most day-to-day operations. You know you need to slow down, think strategically, and improve the business's ability to grow sustainably.

If these statements describe you, congratulations! You've grown your company into a second-stager. It is no longer a startup.

 more »

A Primer on Second-Stage Companies: The Who, What, Why, When and How

Sep 13

By Raman Chadha
Executive Director & Clinical Professor, Coleman Entrepreneurship Center

Welcome to the new Coleman Entrepreneurship Center. From DePaul University, known for its street-smart, "roll up your sleeves", Midwestern work ethic, comes a program that targets some of the hardest working people in America - the owners of second-stage companies.

 more »