Author Archives: Steve Preda

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Being Offended

Who do you blame when something goes wrong? Or do you reflect on the situation instead of pointing fingers at others? Oftentimes, we find ourselves wondering how to never be offended. Why? Because when we are offended, we are not productive. @Ben Johnson, CEO of, says during his episode on the Management Blueprint podcast that […]

6 Steps To Grow Your Business With Little Marketing Budget

Your business can actually grow organically WITHOUT relying on venture capital. Yes, you read that right! You might say, “But, Steve, that sounds impossible!” Well, let go of that mindset. Remember that in every business, whether big or small, owners need to learn how to grow their organization without depending on investor funding. This is […]

4 Things You Need to Align Your Business and Personal Goals

Picture this: your business is thriving but you’re overworked and have no life outside your business. You might not even know what your life purpose is… The thing is, YOU CAN succeed in both life and business without sacrificing one for the other. Yes, you could go out with your family during the weekends without […]

Follow These 3 Stages to Succeed In The First 15 Years of Your Business

Do you wonder how companies go from a start-up to one of the industry’s leading businesses? The secret? You need to learn how to start right and do it correctly in the process. Greg Alexander, founder of Collective54, shares about the Boutique Framework (or Life Cycle Framework) designed to help firms to start their business […]

5 Steps To Influence Buyer Decisions With Your Brand

In this day and age, branding and marketing can make or break a business. So, it is important to know how to brand your business for your target market. One of the things that businesses struggle with is identifying their ideal customers, knowing their needs and wants, and effectively targeting them. However, the struggle does […]

4 Steps to Start a Remote Service Business in 2024

There is a ton of opportunity in the digital marketplace. Everyone knows (or assumes) that this type of business offers flexibility, scalability, and the potential to tap into a global market. However, not many understand that not every business can be remote. Why? Because of the effort it takes to manage one. Dan Brownsher, CEO […]