Jun 30, 2020 | Articles, Sean Answers
What are some ways to start a business? HOW DO GREAT BUSINESSES GET LAUNCHED? Start with an idea that meets a need, solves a problem or satisfies a want Challenge this idea will work (is there a wanting customer that you can attract who will pay your price?) What will...
Jun 30, 2020 | Articles, Sean Answers
How can a firm avoid common hiring mistakes? KNOW WHAT THE COMMON MISTAKES ARE Common mistakes to bad hiring: Hiring the first person who looks good. Not giving a trial period Vetting their application or resume Hiring average people and not exceptional people Clearly...
Jun 30, 2020 | Articles, Sean Answers
What should you avoid in a pitch to a venture capitalist? BEST TIPS WHEN PITCHING TO A VENTURE CAPITALIST Keep it brief and to the point. You want to grab their attention first with why this is a profitable idea and why they should want to invest. Once you do this...
Jun 30, 2020 | Articles, Sean Answers
How do successful salespeople land customers? Just like fishing, in that, great salespeople know who is most likely to buy the product/service they are selling and they target that person with a sales pitch that prompts this person to buy what they are...
Jun 30, 2020 | Articles, Sean Answers
How do you determine how many employees to hire? Labor is normally your most expensive cost in starting and operating a business so DON’T OVERHIRE. Ask yourself these staffing questions: (think like a baseball manager who is writing out his lineup card- what position...
