The most successful entrepreneurs figure out early on that they are not alone, that they are not infallible and that they need people better than themselves to do certain things. However, we often have this vision of the entrepreneur as a superman or woman, slaying … Read more
I was very honored to learn that I was awarded the 2018 Small Business Champion of the Year award by the Small Business Administration. A celebration honoring local SBA winners from Washington state and the SBA Seattle District – which serves the state of Washington … Read more
It’s hard to believe we’re already into February of 2018! And my hunch? You’ve probably barely had a chance to reflect on the strategic plan for the year, let alone craft one. Entrepreneur’s, in particular, are loath to take time out to create, review or … Read more
For the 6th consecutive year, the Seattle Office of the Small Business Administration will be sponsoring the Emerging Leaders course. This is a 7-month course that helps entrepreneurs create a strategic growth plan for their business that actually works. With over 100 graduates in the … Read more
When entrepreneurs start up a business one of the decisions to be made is the name. A large portion of our businesses are named after the owner (yours truly included). While this may be an easy way to get things started, it may not always … Read more
The case of Chobani is a classic entrepreneurial story and also the story of how good leaders work. Hamdi Ulukaya, founder, and CEO is a Turkish immigrant who saw how to make something that no one else was doing well – Greek yogurt – and take it to … Read more
Last week we had 18 local entrepreneurs graduate from the Seattle Small Business Administration Emerging Leaders program. Each one of the business owners created a strategic plan for their business that will carry them to 2020 and beyond. For seven months they attended classes and … Read more
Entrepreneurs have a hard enough time without being compared to “Bro CEOs” and their bad behavior. As this Op-Ed piece points out, the behavior of these self-centered man-boys gives a black eye to all those who toil away to run a decent business, provide jobs … Read more
We are hitting the midway point in the Emerging Leaders course I teach through Interise at the SBA and just finished our second class in the financial section. This is always the toughest section for everyone because let’s face it, there is only a small … Read more
The case of Chobani is a classic entrepreneurial story. Hamdi Ulukaya, founder, and CEO is a Turkish immigrant who saw how to make something that no one else was doing well – Greek yogurt – and take it to another level. Last week he announced … Read more