Advisors

Where does a business owner go to find relevant analysis?

"Unknown unknowns" are costly to entrepreneurs. Broad-focused advisors open doors conceptually, make advantageous introductions and provide alternatives, so the unknowns are transformed into opportunities.

Look outside your board members for growth strategies.

Many mastermind groups today are run like expensive, exclusive clubs that you have to be well-connected to access or pay to join, but it doesn't have to be that way. Entrepreneurs, too, can benefit from a mastermind by setting one up themselves -and it doesn't cost a dime.

It's an opportunity to fill skill gaps in your leadership, and get unbiased perspective on the long game.

Whether you are in search of a single advisor or building an advisory board, different professionals can strategically elevate your business. Right now just might be the time to find them.

The rates you set send a message to perspective clients.

Strategic cooperation could be the key to activate your business growth while improving your overall industry.

More importantly, which one do you need for your business?

Prepare before you have to, observe how others approach challenges and hold yourself accountable for the process as well as its outcomes.

Our entrepreneur expert Jeff Golfman breaks down each board and how founders can utilize them.

What are the entrepreneur 'hot spots' in your area? Find them and use them.

It takes money to run a business. Here's how to obtain that initial windfall.

The first thing to learn about consultants is the ones who don't know what they are doing cost about the same as the ones who do.

Businesses need outside experts who can do the work, as well as provide training on what needs to be done. That's called leading by example.

When choosing how to put your money into the market, ask yourself how much you really want to walk away with.

A deliberative, thoughtful process for making decisions doesn't guarantee a good result but it makes one more likely.

If all of a person's advice focuses on your past mistakes, they can undermine your confidence.

Reaching out for help when you need it is crucial when you've taken on the grueling and often lonely work of building a business.

Here's a checklist to help your business enter this year on solid ground.

Your fledgling outfit needs help. Still this is no excuse for treating experts in a slipshod fashion.