Do you know all of the expenses involved in making your product or delivering your service? If so, then you know what your Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is. In a nutshell, COGS drives profit – it…

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“Our small businesses represent what is best about our nation – the idea that with determination and responsibility, anyone can build a better life for themselves and their loved ones.” …

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Developing strong sales and customer loyalty can be a difficult, time-consuming endeavor. Without an effective strategy, even a promising company can fail. The task need not be overwhelming though…
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Last fall the Massachusetts Institute of Technology held a “Make the Breast Pump Not Suck Hack-a-thon” focused on innovating a device that impacts the lives of so many women who manage the needs…

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Every year since 1963, the President has signed a proclamation declaring National Small Business Week.  Today, at the…

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There is no denying the positive influence small businesses have on our nation’s economy. During National Small Business Week we honor their hard work and contributions to our communities. We are…

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Imagine stepping into your store, restaurant, or the office space where you run your business, a day or two after the wildfire has been contained, the tornado has passed, or floodwaters have…
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With apologies to baseball and your mother’s apple pie, nothing is more American than National Small…

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Today is Earth Day! Dating back to 1970, Earth Day is only observed for one day in April, but your small business can act socially and environmentally…
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It is an understatement to say I love Chicago. I love visiting it.  It is where I first lived as a young adult right after college and grad school and where I met my beautiful and smart wife, hi…

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During this past weekend Nate Yohannes, my Senior Advisor, and I did the startup pitching rounds in our nation’s capital. …
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