WASHINGTON – The National Veterans Small Business Conference, the government’s premier event for Veteran-owned small businesses, is coming to Detroit’s Cobo Center June 25-29, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced today. Read More

David Choe has got talents with more than just a spray can. He is a master of his trade as well with oils, acrylics and other media. What he never would have imagined is his finance prowess. His story is one lesson in right place, right time, right decision. Read More

Do you need to start or grow your business but have little money? Before you look to banks and similar sources of financing, why not bootstrap your way to business success?

A bootstrap is a small loop of leather or other material that is found on the top rear or sides of a boot. The purpose of the bootstrap is to help you pull your boot on. Read More

Starting a business is always easier when you have some funding, and far too many business advisors will tell you to wait until you have a substantial amount of capital before launching. But what if you just can’t raise the money? Then it’s time to ignore the advice of those advisors and jump into the fray. Read More

In business and opportunities, the 80/20 rule can be utilized frequently to your advantage. It’s referred to as the Pareto Principle and it is an effective guide to managing your time and resources. In every walk of life, the 80/20 rule seems to hold dominance. Read More

Analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of a business is a well-established tool that is widely used by MBA students, business consultants, and strategic advisors. Despite it being a simple concept, business owners & entrepreneurs often struggle when Read More

In my 15+ years working with professionals in Business Development, I’ve discovered that they have learned to think like entrepreneurs. This has allowed them to rise to the top of their profession. Each would probably tell you that along the way they have learned how to think differently. Read More

The phrase “return on investment” (ROI) is thrown around a lot, but do you know what it really means and how to calculate it? Read More