COVID-19: How to Cope Through These Tough Times?

COVID-19: How to Cope Through These Tough Times? …Indeed these are rough times for businesses. It is distressing to see this climate of uncertainty. It is distressing to see this climate of uncertainty. In these unprecedented times it is essential that we take care of our health and that of our family. Only then can […]

Value of seeking experienced mentors

Small Business and the 21st Century ……. business Face to Face Value of seeking experienced mentors There is an incredible paradox about the small business environment looking into 2020. In the past 20 years or so, much of the personal contact a business owner had with customers, suppliers or other businesses, has moved from ‘face to […]

Common issues that plague businesses

WHAT ARE COMMON ISSUES FACING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS…? What do small business owners have to say are the hardest areas of being an owner-entrepreneur? The number of hours that has to be put in, to get the business moving forward [especially on start-up]. ‘Working in the business and on the business.’ Not having time to […]

The Benefits of an Advisory Board

Are you making the right decisions for your business? Are you on the most profitable path? What are your best options for success? What are your negative choices? Being in business can be lonely and exhausting. This is where a board of advisers not only becomes helpful but may be an essential part of the […]

What is SWOT Analysis?

SWOT ANALYSIS: ANALYZING YOUR BUSINESS – July 2019 ASE Newsletter  What is a SWOT Analysis? SWOT is a simple strategic planning technique that can help you identify what your business is doing well, what it needs to improve upon, where it needs to grow, and what could be its undoing. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, […]

How Do I Anticipate and Plan For Down Times In My Business? APRIL 2018 NEWSLETTER

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] How Do I Anticipate and Plan For Down Times In My Business?  APRIL 2018 NEWSLETTER Some periods of a business year presents slower business times. For example, for most business entities there is a seasonality to revenue and, in most cases, it would be similar most years. As an example, in many […]