Founder Nonfiction recently spent some time with Michal Bohm, owner of San Diego-based replacement window and door company BM Windows. Bohm is in a competitive industry. His direct competitors in San Diego include other independent replacement window companies like his, as well as local franchises … Read more about How this San Diego Replacement Window Company Owner Stays Competitive in a Crowded Industry
San Diego Business Owner’s New E-Book Highlights a Unique Journey to Business Ownership
We are excited to announce our newest release, Borrowed Experience: How Working as a Loan Officer Made Me a Better Event Services Professional, an e-book by Stylehawk Event Services founder Cameron Ungar! In this e-book, Cameron identifies four core competencies he began developing early in his … Read more about San Diego Business Owner’s New E-Book Highlights a Unique Journey to Business Ownership
Here’s How Emily Lund Helped to Start and Grow Businessing Magazine, a Small Business Publication that’s Earned a Global Readership with Engaged Entrepreneurs
Let’s start with a little bit about you. What kind of work do you do with Matt Smith at Modmacro, and how did that lead to your role at Businessing Magazine? At Modmacro, I am a content strategist and writer. For our digital marketing and web design clients, I help determine (with input from both … Read more about Here’s How Emily Lund Helped to Start and Grow Businessing Magazine, a Small Business Publication that’s Earned a Global Readership with Engaged Entrepreneurs
Finding and Keeping the Best Workers: Tips from a Boutique Nonfiction Publisher
Like many small businesses, one of the keys to our success at Founder Nonfiction is that we are consistently able to find great contractors. Publishing requires specialized skills, and we’ve made it our mission to seek out (and keep!) people with the specific expertise we’re looking for. As we’ve … Read more about Finding and Keeping the Best Workers: Tips from a Boutique Nonfiction Publisher
San Diego Crestron Programming Company Finds Success by Staying Nimble and Capitalizing on Opportunities
Matthew Grisafe is the owner and president of AV Programming Associates (AVPA), a San Diego-based independent programming company. They specialize in Crestron and Extron programming for everything from residences, to government buildings, to restaurants and hotels, to sports arenas. If there is an … Read more about San Diego Crestron Programming Company Finds Success by Staying Nimble and Capitalizing on Opportunities
Here’s Why Founder Stories Matter
The word “founder” conjures up a strong image. Perhaps you think first of the founding fathers of the United States of America. Or some famous founders of large companies. Founders are so important to society because without them, there would be no great nations, great companies, great universities, … Read more about Here’s Why Founder Stories Matter
For the Love of Sport: How this San Diego Sporting Event Logistics Company was Founded
Cameron Ungar is the founder of Stylehawk Event Services, a San Diego-based turnkey events operations company. If you’re planning a large event, be it a soccer tournament, a cheerleading competition, or a CrossFit contest, Stylehawk has the resources to help you find the perfect venue, and to make … Read more about For the Love of Sport: How this San Diego Sporting Event Logistics Company was Founded
3 Reasons You Need a Book if You’re a Public Speaker
.... continued from Businessing Magazine ... My father has been a professor for the past 30+ years. He has taught at the Air Force Academy and at Georgetown University, and he has spent most of his career teaching high-ranking military officers at the National War College in Washington, D.C. … Read more about 3 Reasons You Need a Book if You’re a Public Speaker
Please Don’t Write a Book–We’re Begging You
Entrepreneurs are among the most interesting and creative people I know, and almost all of them have incredible stories to tell. So, last week, when I came across an article titled: Dear Entrepreneurs: Please Don’t Write a Book—We’re Begging You, you better believe I stopped dead in my tracks. As if … Read more about Please Don’t Write a Book–We’re Begging You
Connecting With Potential Clients Through Storytelling (continued)
This is a continuation of an article from Businessing Magazine. Read Part I. As a business owner, communication is a huge part of your job. Of course, you need to communicate effectively with customers for whom you’re doing work, but it doesn’t stop there. You also need to communicate well with … Read more about Connecting With Potential Clients Through Storytelling (continued)
On Small Businesses and “Giving Back”: Coming Soon in Simple Business Advice by Modmacro CEO Matthew Smith
We’re excited for June 1! That’s when our latest collaboration project with Modmacro CEO Matthew Smith will be hitting Amazon and the other major online retailers. Titled Simple Business Advice, this book is a little different than any of the ones we’ve worked on in the past. Instead of diving deep … Read more about On Small Businesses and “Giving Back”: Coming Soon in Simple Business Advice by Modmacro CEO Matthew Smith
Is Texting Appropriate for Business Purposes?
Do you ever use text messages to communicate with business contacts—either co-workers or clients? I sometimes do, especially if what I need to communicate is very simple and not urgent, but I know this is a controversial topic. There are plenty of business owners who believe texting has no place in … Read more about Is Texting Appropriate for Business Purposes?
