I had a great meeting with Peter, who owns a small business, over lunch. He was telling me about his worst problem – taking 3 hours every evening to manage inventory. That’s when I shared with him a user-friendly spreadsheet template I prepared last month. It’s not sophisticated. It’s just a straightforward system that helped…
The Wellshift App is a revolutionary new method of enhancing personal well-being, focusing on how the power of small actions translates to everyday well-being. The Kickstarter was not simply about raising money—it was also about demonstrating market demand and building a following for this life-altering platform. I was the funding consultant focusing on strategy and…
Businesses often fear errors, but sometimes a mistake can transform into pure marketing magic. Take Glasgow’s Rude Cookies bakery as a perfect example. A customer ordered a clever 30th birthday cake with a hidden message. The bakery got it completely wrong, writing out “So Happy I’m Thirty (S***)” in a straight line across the cake….
Small businesses represent 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. 98% employing fewer than 100 employees. 89% employing fewer than 20. They employ approximately 47% of the private sector workforce. However, they also face challenges like financial pressures and technological barriers. For financial pressures, the spontaneous reaction of many founders and small business owners is to…
Does your business not have access to funding? Don’t drop your options yet. Similar to these trees growing in challenging locations, sometimes a path to funding can exist – if one knows where to look for it. I’ve helped numerous small businesses, and I’ve discovered that funding can sometimes come in most unexpected sources – similar to stumbling over a lovely view in a challenging path. Are you interested in your options for your business? Let’s have a conversation about finding your path to funding. —————- Helping businesses raise funds, is my job, it’s what I excel at. I’ve successfully assisted over 300 clients in securing more than $20 million in…
Want to start a business in 2025? Here are the best opportunities right now. More than half of small businesses now use AI to talk to customers. You don’t need to be a tech genius to help them. Start a business that helps other companies use AI. Show them how to set up chatbots. Train…
I met with a founder for coffee the other day. We sat down to have a drink. He had prepared a presentation. I took my notebook with me. This is standard. James has a startup that operates in supply chain. His books were in order. But it wasn’t his presentation that lingered. It was…
Entrepreneurs think they must always look confident. But insecurity can actually help you win. James M. Sweeney is a successful entrepreneur. He says insecurity can be good. He calls this idea “Creative Insecurity.” Don’t see insecurity as bad. See it as a helper. It can: – Push you to learn – Make you try new…
(Announcement posted on my LinkedIn profile) A big THANK YOU to all who entered the Personal Funding Strategy Session giveaway! The response was amazing, and I am excited to announce that Nick Jarvis of NSG Investments is the winner! But wait, there’s more! Special thanks to the awesome community; hence, EVERY participant gets 20% off…
The world of crowdfunding is growing fast. Really fast. From charity drives to startup funding, more people are turning to the internet to raise money. The numbers tell an exciting story. In 2024, the market sits at $1.45 Billion. By 2033, it will reach $5.43 Billion. Think about the last time you saw a fundraiser…
