by Don Maruska | Nov 29, 2016 | Business Growth
You can write a winning business plan in one page. That’s all it takes to provide a clear and compelling case for your business. It’s also about all that most employees and investors can focus upon and remember. Of the hundreds of business plans I’ve read, few address...
by Don Maruska | Nov 23, 2016 | Leadership
Negative thoughts can become viruses that eat away at our creativity and motivation. As one of my mentors, Eugene Kleiner of the legendary Kleiner Perkins venture capital firm, told me, “It’s not what you know or even who you know that determines success. It’s how you...
by Don Maruska | Nov 16, 2016 | Business Growth
Think of your business like a car. You need not only a good plan on where you want to go but also a well-tuned vehicle to get there. If any part—engine, transmission, tires, steering, etc.—isn’t in alignment, you won’t enjoy the ride. The same is true for any...
by Don Maruska | Nov 10, 2016 | Business Growth
Does your business have an exit strategy? If not, you need one. An exit strategy is a plan that enables you to sell your business when you want. Without an exit strategy, you have a job, but you don’t have a business asset to capitalize on all of your hard work. Why...
