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
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
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
Different Type of Book; Same Author-Focused Process: Maven Begins Working with Brian H. Rhen, People Development Pastor at Peninsula Covenant Church
At Maven, we’re typically known as small business book publishers. However, sometimes we are contacted by other types of professionals who aren’t business owners per se, but who whose projects fit our mission perfectly. That is the case with our newest author, Brian H. Rhen, People Development … Read more about Different Type of Book; Same Author-Focused Process: Maven Begins Working with Brian H. Rhen, People Development Pastor at Peninsula Covenant Church
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)
Writing a Business Book Doesn’t Have to Be a Solo Effort
Writing a book can seem like such a huge undertaking, especially if you’re a busy business owner. At Maven, we want to help dispel some of that fear and let you know that there are all kinds of creative ways to bring others on board in your book project, which will take some of the pressure off of … Read more about Writing a Business Book Doesn’t Have to Be a Solo Effort
Announcing Content Partnership with Businessing Magazine!
The internet has created incredible opportunities for business owners, especially since the rise of social media. It has never been easier to get the word out about your business and to find your customers, both in your local area and around the nation, even around the world. Well… almost. The … Read more about Announcing Content Partnership with Businessing Magazine!
DIY Publishing for Your Business Book: Don’t Do It!
Many of the most successful small business owners we know embrace the DIY attitude and love gaining as many competencies as possible. Whether that attitude comes from a desire to cut costs, to maintain in-house control over a project, or even to pursue new skills purely out of a passion for … Read more about DIY Publishing for Your Business Book: Don’t Do It!
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?
Behind the Scenes of Writing a Business Book – Part 5
The fifth and final article in our series, “Behind the Scenes of Writing a Business Book,” was just published in Businessing Magazine. This one is all about what to do with your business book after it has been completed. How do you share it with people? Do you need to embark on a massive and/or … Read more about Behind the Scenes of Writing a Business Book – Part 5
