The Price of being Women Owned
I recently underwent an audit to validate that I am a majority shareholder with over 51% of my company. I …
Surrounding yourself with the right people and reaching out for help
A 2003 article by the journalist Jessica Bruder, “The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship”, describes the phenomenon of the pressure to …
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How much is my company worth?
At various occasions in the life of a business, the entrepreneur will wonder how much his business is worth. Whether …
The motor of success… and it’s fuel of choice
You need to be very motivated to start a business. Wanting to make money shouldn’t be the main or only …
Spirituality and leadership
How can one not to grow and evolve in a journey as rich and intense as that of entrepreneurship? What …
How much do I pay myself? Part 2
Who decides how much I should pay myself? In the context of a sole owner, the question does not even …
How much do I pay myself? Part 1
As entrepreneurs, we are confronted in different ways with the salary issue, both from a psychological and from an operational …
In praise of the Antihero
My dad had a convenience store for thirty years (and a supermarket for about ten of those years) so I …
Beware of creditors… more than debts! Part 2
Financial obligations can become heavy burdens It is important to properly plan for fixed costs such as salaries and rent. …
Beware of creditors… more than debts! Part 1
Financing a business is one of, if not the main concern of most companies, and for good reason. Bad choices …