The Decision that (Almost) Destroyed My Business Model – And What I Learned in the Process

As I’ve grown Bennis Public Relations from the ground up over the last 12 years, it’s come with an incredible amount of growth and wisdom that is realized far beyond my bottom line. Simply put, being a business owner is hard. Being a young, female business owner who started at age 23 added even more challenges. And if that …

10 Tips for Starting a Beauty Business (Guest Contribution from Grant Polachek)

The following post comes to us from Grant Polachek of Squadhelp.com, the world's leading crowdsource naming platform. Keep reading to benefit from his expertise in helping clients start thriving beauty businesses. When most people think of beauty brands, they instantly think of gorgeous models with perfect faces styled with flawless makeup on Instagram. But beyond the …

Knowing When to Say No to New Business

Our society has led us to believe that more is better. But really, the only true and consistent correlation is that more is more. What you choose to do with that "more" could result in benefits like business growth and extra income - but it could also bring stress, exhaustion, and frustration if the opportunity …

Protecting Your Pitch: How to sell the value of your expertise

The first Monday of each month, I dust off a favorite post from the Bennis Inc Blog archives and give you another chance to enjoy the wit and wisdom that’s been shared. Enjoy this month’s treasure – and if it inspires you – be sure to share it with family and friends! In the line of consulting …

Protecting Your Pitch: How to sell the value of your expertise

In the line of consulting work, the pitching process is arguably the most important. Love it or hate it, for a business to survive, you must be good at pitching, pricing and packaging your ideas into an attractive bundle. But even after you spend hours crafting a proposal and researching the most innovative ideas to …