Tips for growing your business profitably

BrainFood for a Mighty Mogul

Most billionaires get their goodies through old-fashioned entrepreneurship. This menu of will provide the BrainFood you'll need to successfully grow your business and the personal wealth it represents. These street- smarts have been gathered from experienced owners and operators who learned the most important "secrets to success" the hard way.

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**Today's Menu**
Keeping good employees	Steps a business owner can take to keep good employees from jumping ship. Specific tips that will lead to motivation and retention.	Tip List
Focus on the top line	All good things flow from a firm's revenue stream. This is where an owner should apply his or her unique, personal magic. Time 5:20	Audio
Prepping for lender problems	If you are getting the feeling you might soon have problems with your lender, there are some preparations you should be making.	HighFive TipList
Know your key numbers	Make sure you are watching the numbers that allow you to see—and control – what's really going on in your business. Time 5:56	Audio
Collect receivables quickly	Money left in customers' hands isn't helping your business. Here are some tips for putting it in YOUR bank. Fast. Time 5:40	Audio
A To Do List for business owners	The top ten things a business owner must attend to in order to build a profitable business	Tip List
Recruit the help you need	Know how to hire and compensate consultants and professionals. It's a valuable resource, but it must be affordable and used wisely. Time 6:49	Audio
How not to sell	A famous actor gives a great example of how a salesman's lack of control can ruin a great sale. WARNING This X-rated video may offend some... but it conveys a heck of a message.	Video
What do angel investors look for?	What return are angel investors looking for? Can you generate a return to satisfy them? How much of your business will you have to give up to investors to get the early-stage funding you need? Here is the formula that angel investors use.	Worksheet
Borrowing from family members	Uncle Joe can be a good source of quick money to fund your start-up venture. Here are a few guidelines for avoiding hassles later on. Time 7:55	Audio
Be true to your business model	Carefully plan the ways that you intend to use your firm’s tangible and intangible resources to provide customers with unique value. Time 6:45	Audio
Money tips for small business owners	Watch videos with money tips for small business owners, courtesy SBTV	Click'n'Link to video

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