Determine how ready you are to start your first small business with this Small Business Ownership Readiness Assessment. Henry Lopez shares his thoughts and experiences, and the free Business Ownership Readiness Assessment tool, to help you determine if you are ready to launch your first small business. And it’s not a matter of IF you will start your first business, but when. If you are considering starting your first business, and you want to learn more about what is required to greatly improve your probability of success, and you want to determine how ready you are to start your business, then this episode is for you. Henry shares the 8 categories of readiness, including the personality traits required success as an entrepreneur. Before you start your first business, complete the Small Business Ownership Readiness Assessment – it’s your roadmap to small business success! Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs.

440 - Small Business Ownership Readiness Assessment

The How of Business - how to start, run and grow a small business - is a weekly show for aspiring Entrepreneurs and existing Small Business Owners. If you are looking for actionable advice, tips and techniques on how to start (including launching or buying your first small business), run and grow your small business, this is the podcast for you! In each episode we either discuss a business topic, or interview an existing small business owner or business service provider. The How of Business is hosted by Henry Lopez who shares the knowledge and experience he has acquired over his corporate and entrepreneurial careers.

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Managing perfectionism in the small business workplace with Greg Chasson. Show Notes Page:  https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/525-greg-chasson-managing-perfectionism/  How do we understand and mitigate the negative impacts of perfectionism, including burnout and staff turnover?  How do you increase productivity by overcoming perfectionism in your small business workplace?  Greg is the author of “Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management.”  Dr. Greg Chasson, PhD, ABPP, is an international keynote speaker, esteemed psychologist, board-certified cognitive-behavioral therapist, researcher, and educator.  He’s an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, where he’s also the Director of Behavioral Interventions of the Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders Clinic.  This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website  https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

525: Managing Perfectionism with Greg Chasson

Top 5 Reasons Small Businesses Fail with host Henry Lopez. Show Notes Page:  https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/524-5-reasons-businesses-fail/  Top 5 Reasons Small Businesses Fail – Is your Business Model Broken?  This Top 5 Reasons Small Businesses Fail list is based on Henry's experiences as a business owner and business coach and available research and studies.  Businesses can fail for any number of reasons, and often for a combination of reasons. Sometimes it may be out of our control but mostly it’s due to “operator error”. It’s because we either have a flawed business model or because we executed poorly.  A great Business Idea is not the same as a solid Business Model – can the business operate profitably, and can it scale?  On this episode Henry Lopez shares the top five reasons small businesses fail and tips on how to avoid them.  This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website  https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

524: Top 5 Reasons Small Businesses Fail

The 80/20 CEO: how to take command of your small business like a corporate CEO with Bill Canady. Show Notes Page:  https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/523-bill-canady-80-20-ceo/  Bill shares his inspirational journey, and highlights from his new book “The 80/20 CEO: Take command of your business in 100 Days”. He shares his vast experience in business management and how to better take command of your small business like a Chief Executive Officer.  Bill Canady has over 30 years of experience as a global business executive in a variety of industries and markets focused on industrial and consumer products and services. As a leader, he concentrates on aligning with key stakeholders to set a clear and compelling vision to rally an organization to drive growth, control costs, and increase profitability.  One of the keys to his success is he develops strong leaders and management teams and establishes deep relationships. His experience encompasses global public, private, and sponsor-owned companies.  This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website  https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

523: 80/20 CEO with Bill Canady

Managing Priorities – how to create better plans and make smarter business decisions with guest Harry Max. Show Notes Page:  https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/522-harry-max-managing-priorities/  Harry shares his insights and tips on managing priorities and how improving our prioritization skills leads to better planning and smarter decision making.  Harry Max is an executive player-coach, consultant, and hands-on product design and development leader with vision and a solid grasp of operations. He is a managing partner at Peak Priorities, LLC.  Harry works with senior leaders and their teams to help them realize their visions by zeroing in on pragmatic solutions to complex challenges.  Harry Max is the author of the book “Managing Priorities – How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions.”  This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website  https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

522: Managing Priorities with Harry Max

Transforming the laundry industry with Daniel Feliciano, CEO of Clotheslyne. Show Notes Page:  https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/521-daniel-feliciano-transforming-laundry/   Daniel shares his inspiring entrepreneur journey and his experience with launching and growing Clotheslyne.  Clotheslyne is transforming the laundry industry through a unique, app-based two-sided marketplace. Their mission is to simplify laundry chores by connecting customers with local gig workers for convenient, reliable service.  “Your Laundry. Done, folded, delivered.”  Daniel Feliciano is the CEO of Clotheslyne - Clotheslyne a pioneering gig economy company offering on-demand laundry service in 9 states and growing.  This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website  https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

440 - Small Business Ownership Readiness Assessment

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