For Bizz Owners 6/22/2026
Solopreneur America!
by Raymond J. Keating in SBE Council
For Commercial Real Estate 6/29/2026
Lack of Space Utilization Data Driving Higher Costs, Delayed Projects
Good info and stats to show how underused space is costly space.
For Business & Regulations 7/6/2026
Trump ramps up war on regulations with 702 cuts in pipeline
While it may not appear at first view, this impacts every business, especially the small to mids.
By Bloomberg
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For Tech in Business 7/20/2026
Why Modern Infrastructure Is Becoming an Operations Problem Instead of an IT Problem
For Online Marketing 7/13/2026
Small Business Technology News Roundup: Microsoft Makes A Major AI U-Turn
Second part of this article is good, but a little scary, perspective for private businesses.
By Gene Marks in Forbes
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Business Development Quick Tips (Below)
Strategic Marketing & BD Tip 7/20/2026
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When planning to start a new company, or expanding and established one, a major component that too often lacks thoroughness is knowing your customers/clients. Most owners think they know their customers. But, in reality, they don’t know them well beyond what deals with the company’s products and services. There’s much more. You don’t need to be a consultant to gain this information. Just talk to your customers about their business, not your products. Think about it. ©Viscon Services
Management & Leadership Tip 7/21/2026
Everyone has some habits, traits, thinking, idiosyncrasies that must be managed. Those issues are not necessarily bad in themselves. There are times when those things are a problem and there are times when they are assets. If managed, they are strengths more often than weaknesses. Owners and leaders should remember that they are not exempt from the same conditions. They should manage theirs as much as they wish their employees to do so. Think about it. ©Viscon Services
Recruiting and Hiring Tip 7/22/2026
Hiring effective salespeople is difficult. Salespeople often feel that they can sell just about anything. That is completely wrong. Being good at selling in one market usually means they are not suited for other ones. Also, sales candidates think quickly on their feet when answering interview questions. They often know just how to answer a question that keeps them looking good. The key is… (1) analyze their prior selling markets and challenges and (2) push off first answers and probe hard on follow up questions. Think about it. ©Viscon Services
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Tip 7/9/2026
One of many benefits of a good CRM system is how it can alter what is known as cold calling. Any good sales manager knows that cold calling has the lowest ratio of return. What’s more, most people in sales hate doing it. The CRM system can arm a salesperson with information that warms up a cold lead and give them a way to approach prospects. The best tool for any salesperson is always information. CRM can provide that. Think about it. ©Viscon Services
Sales & Selling Tip 7/10/2026
It is not uncommon for companies to promote successful salespeople to sales managers. It’s a natural pathway. But owners should take care in making that move too quickly and understand some key fundamentals. Sales is a process. Sales managers control those steps. Salespeople sell, not manage. Those are two different drivers. Someone good in one may not be good in the other. Think about it. ©Viscon Services
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