NO PROFITS, NO ASSETS. NO PROBLEM.

Revenue based financing lets rapidly growing companies keep their equity.  I was working with a company and they needed a hefty cash infusion to transition from a cloud services provider to a software provider. But like most companies they were struggling. Without physical assets to borrow against, bank loans are out of the question. For… Continue reading NO PROFITS, NO ASSETS. NO PROBLEM.

BE INDISPENSABLE

There is nothing wrong with a little job security. Security, the need to avoid pain and hopefully achieve some level of pleasure, is our number one human need. Most of our deepest rooted Inner Most Dominating Thoughts are rooted in a moment where we feel insecure. And during times like these the idea of finding… Continue reading BE INDISPENSABLE

MIKE JOHNSTON ON BUILDING A COMMUNITY AROUND YOUR BUSINESS

Building a community around your business is a powerful way to increase engagement, loyalty, and advocacy for your brand. A strong community can provide support, feedback, and new ideas, all of which can help your business grow and thrive. In this article, we will explore some of the key steps to building a community around… Continue reading MIKE JOHNSTON ON BUILDING A COMMUNITY AROUND YOUR BUSINESS

WOW! CUSTOMER SERVICE

HOW TO MAKE YOUR CUSTOMERS FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR BUSINESS. I love reading a story about unbelievable customer service, if fact it is one of the few areas about business where my kids love hearing the stories too. So I wanted to spend some time really looking at some examples of real businesses that… Continue reading WOW! CUSTOMER SERVICE

GO FOR IT

12 Signs you’ve got what it takes If you were pressed to describe the stereotypical entrepreneur, which words would you use? Passionate? Dedicated? Optimistic? Sure, those words apply, but insecure and troublemaker are more accurate. I have worked with over 200 business owners and know a success when I see one.  Do the following traits,… Continue reading GO FOR IT

WELCOME TO EVOLVE!

I want to personally welcome you to the Evolve Community for Small Business Owners.  First and foremost, this is YOUR community! This is your website and source of information. I created Evolve to address the problems, frustrations and concerns of small business owners, startups, and entrepreneurs around the world. I wanted to provide a space… Continue reading WELCOME TO EVOLVE!

HOW TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS NEWS

The best kind of free advertising is an article on a news site, or a story on the radio… The biggest and hardest challenge for most business owners is creating leads for their business. Within “The Core” of a business we call this building awareness. See the result of increased awareness is leads. There are… Continue reading HOW TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS NEWS

GOING IT ALONE….WHY YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT COWORKING SPACES

Listen up, folks. As a successful business owner and a business coach I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of different environments. I have worked in large teams and I have worked on my own…. And if you are working on your own, let me tell you, when it comes to productivity, motivation,… Continue reading GOING IT ALONE….WHY YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT COWORKING SPACES

DATA-LICIOUS

STRATEGY: A MEMBERS ONLY DINNER CLUB FEEDS A NATIONAL PIPELINE OF RISING STAR CHEFS I love reading about innovative, cutting edge businesses and reading about what made them work. I want to share one of those stories with you today. In 2011, a man named Brian Bordainick moved to New Orleans – his assigned location… Continue reading DATA-LICIOUS

THE INAUGURAL FIRST BLOG POST!!!

The first blog post… I never know how to kick off blogging, because blogs should have a purpose, a function… value to offer you the reader. I am so excited to be partnering with Shane Fozard from Reaching Impact to provide you with the best experience through this website for all devices.  Let me ask… Continue reading THE INAUGURAL FIRST BLOG POST!!!