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Passion is a Key Factor

By Glenn Muske

Passion

I have had the opportunity to work with the small-business community over the last twenty years. That community includes people looking to start a business, those in the start-up stage, others growing to the next stage, and a cadre of people dedicated to support these folks. I have seen businesses start but also shut down. […]

September 20, 2017 Filed Under: Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: business success, passion, small business success, success factors

Are You Ready to Start Your Small Business?

By Glenn Muske

Owning a business is often part of a person’s dream. The appeal of business ownership comes from a variety of reasons including independence, being the boss, money, and family time to name just a few. Yet there is a substantial gap between starting a business and still be running that business five years later. Statistics […]

September 21, 2016 Filed Under: rural, Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: business hurdles, management, small business, success, success factors

Don’t be the “Best-kept Secret”

By Glenn Muske

Secret

Is your business the “best-kept secret?” While that question should make you smile, it also should raise a concern. Reaching your full potential will not happen if people don’t know your business exists. How do you know if you are the best-kept secret? If you finish a sale and your customer comments she wishes she had […]

March 30, 2016 Filed Under: marketing, rural, Small Biz 100 Tagged With: entrepreneur, marketing, marketing plan, small business, success factors

Don’t Neglect Your Networks

By Glenn Muske

Do you get caught up in daily life? Are there things that you want to do but just don’t get done. Such is the life of a small business owner. It never seems like there is enough time to get to all of the tasks you desire. How often do you tell yourself that it […]

March 9, 2016 Filed Under: rural, Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: connections, networking, success, success factors

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