The BizActually Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mircea Cornelison
Welcome to the BizActually Podcast where we dive into what it's really like behind the scenes to build, manage, and grow a successful small business with real-world examples, cases, and stories. Our co-host and founder of bizactually.com, Terry Cornelison, has spent over 40 years building, managing, and advising businesses in the U.S. and around the world. Terry has taught in the MBA and Executive MBA programs at Washington State University and the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. As a Certified Small Business Advisor for the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and director of multiple international development projects, he has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners through turnarounds as well as the startup and early growth stages of their businesses.
In our first episode of 2022, we dive into some of the burning questions on so many people's minds in the midst of the "Great Resignation."
- Should I quit my job or drop out of college to start a business in 2022? And what's the first step?
- How do I know when I've confirmed that there is a serious opportunity for me to build a profitable business?
- How secretive should I be about my idea?
- And how long does it realistically take to start a business?
Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this week's episode of the BizActually Podcast. If you'd like to access the free resources and tools we recommend in this episode, visit the link to our website below.
Links from this episode:
- Episode Transcript + Free Guide
Learn more about us and our 8-Week Accelerated Startup Bootcamp with 1-on-1 coaching at 👉 https://bizactually.com/8-week-bootcamp/
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
In this episode, we take a closer look at one of the top reasons for small business failure, as reported by the Small Business Administration and many independent surveys and studies—cash flow problems.
First of all, what does "cash flow" mean? Why is it reported as one of the top reasons that small businesses fail, year after year? Is cash flow really the problem or is it a symptom of a deeper, underlying issue? Most importantly, how can small business owners and startup entrepreneurs overcome cash flow problems or, better yet, avoid them altogether?
Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this week's episode of the BizActually Podcast. If you'd like to check out one of the tools we talk about in this episode, visit the link to our website below.
Links from this episode:
- Episode Transcript + Profit & Loss Calculator (Worksheet)
Learn more about us, our 1-on-1 business coaching, and more at 👉 bizactually.com
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
In this episode, we dive even deeper into ways that your competitors can help you shorten your learning curve as a business owner and thrive in your industry.
Links from this episode:
- Episode Transcript
Your competitors are a goldmine of all kinds of information that can help you gain a foothold in your market, avoid traps and pitfalls, and build a profitable business faster. Â
Building on our last episode, Let Your Competitors Help You (Pt. 1), we explore two more examples from Terry's experience as a life-long entrepreneur and Small Business Advisor of the incredible benefits you can gain from reaching out to your competitors (as scary as that might sound).
Learn more about us, our 1-on-1 business coaching, Zoom Workshops, and more at 👉bizactually.comMusic by Lesfm from Pixabay
In this episode, we talk about letting your competitors help you make your business better and more profitable--as strange as that might sound.
Links from this episode:
- Our Tips & Advice for Reaching Out to Your Competitors
Believe it or not, many of your competitors would be more than happy to help you in all sorts of ways, whether you're just starting out or you're already in business and struggling.We use two examples from Terry's experience as a life-long entrepreneur and Small Business Advisor to explore the kinds of information, support, tips & tricks, as well as industry secrets that your competitors can share with you...if only you muster the courage to reach out to them.
Check out our Zoom Workshops for startup entrepreneurs & small business owners, 1-on-1 coaching, and more at 👉bizactually.comMusic by Lesfm from Pixabay