This entry is part 1 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursGain access to one of the most respected small business thought leaders through the Hiscox Authors Series. Today, we kicked off the second installment of our Authors Series for Entrepreneurs, a three-month thought leadership initiative that shares expertise, insight and guidance [...]
This entry is part 2 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursSmall business owners, just like you, have incorporated these ideas in order to help their small businesses grow. Each year I get to speak to thousands of small business owners, most of whom are much smarter than me. These are people [...]
This entry is part 3 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursThe minute someone owes you money, you’re losing money. Here are some tips for streamlining your accounts receivables. Nineteen years. 600 clients. And 27 bottles of Mylanta. That’s what it’s been like running my business. That’s what it’s been like collecting [...]
This entry is part 4 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursStarting a business is a serious thing don’t jeopardize your success by making these foolish mistakes. Hate your job? Ready to start your own business? Want to be one of those entrepreneurs you read about or see on TV who seem [...]
This entry is part 5 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursAs a small business owner, managing remote employees from a fiscal standpoint is great, but it’s also a unique challenge. My 10-person company functions completely virtually. We used to have offices, but I shut them down about eight years ago when [...]
This entry is part 6 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursToday we launched the Hiscox Authors Series for Entrepreneurs, an additional resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to grow their businesses. The Hiscox Authors Series for Entrepreneurs offers creative content, tips and advice from popular authors who are themselves [...]
This entry is part 7 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursHiscox Authors Series: Leverage knowledge from experts to make your small business a success. Do you often feel like you’re doing everything yourself and feeling exhausted? I call this the “lone wolf” syndrome. How can you avoid this? ASK! Ask for [...]
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This entry is part 8 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursHiscox author series: Being grateful is a powerful component to making your small business a success. Being grateful is another often overlooked powerful component of being successful. My Mom always taught me to say thank you sincerely when someone helped me [...]
This entry is part 9 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursGet advice from featured author Susan Urquhart-Brown and ask her your small business questions live on Twitter. The Hiscox Authors Series will host a live Twitter Chat with Susan Urquhart-Brown, author of The Accidental Entrpreneur: The 50 Things I Wish Someone [...]
This entry is part 10 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursAs a small business owner you know more than anyone what you offer. A common stumbling block for new as well as experienced entrepreneurs is their attitude toward sales. I often hear comments like these: Can’t I hire someone else to [...]