Posts by Joseph Crane

So you have spent the last 20+ years moving every 3-4 years, sometimes with your spouse and children in tow. You’ve worked hard. Deployed a lot and now it’s time to reap those benefits that are finally yours to get retirement pay. Hopefully, you’ve planned for your military retirement, and have some goals. But, before you…

Veteran small business owners are some of the most motivated business owners.  According to the Small Business Association, there is about one veteran-owned firm for every ten veterans, and veteran-owned firms employ 5.8 million individuals. There are also over 2.5 million small businesses that are owned by American veterans.  Forbes magazine said in a 2014…

When hiring an employee for your small business, it’s important to ask the right questions to your potential hire. Hiring the wrong employees could affect the success of your business. If your business is customer service based, having the right employees represent your brand is crucial. After you’ve hired them, having a plan for training…

Your business will always have competition trying to impede your success. Knowing how to stay in front of your competition is a tricky place. Understanding your market, anticipating changes and providing your clients with exactly what they need is your goal. The Small Business Association (SBA) now states that 30% of new businesses fail during…

Whether you are moving from one career to another after Active Duty Service or just leaving the world of working for someone else. Starting a business is a trend that doesn’t seem to want to go away.  Self-Employment stats are out there for you to do the research. It’s a trend that continues to rise.  While the…