Perhaps the biggest misconception of entrepreneurs is that they can do it all.In their minds they think that’s why they are entrepreneurs.  They won’t have to bother with dealing with other people...  Read More

In my initial meetings with 235 entrepreneurs in Grand County I use a unique way to express the basic concepts of business management. I call it the Trinity of Management. This trinity, as it were, is...  Read More

It’s been more than 11 years since I was the publisher and editor at the Grand County newspapers. And yet, people want to know: Brower, what is it that you’re doing these days?When I say I’m an ...  Read More

In my work with aspiring entrepreneurs and existing businesses throughout Grand County I’ve learned that dreams and expectations are extremely important.Entrepreneurial dreams are like those Christm...  Read More

Many people who want to start new enterprises or expand and improve their existing businesses feel intimidated by the idea of having a business plan.For some, the idea of writing anything, business pl...  Read More

I have to give credit to Jerry Nissen of Channel 18 television for reminding me of this great business catch phrase.Plan your work. Then work your plan.In the course of meeting with more than 200 clie...  Read More

It doesn’t do a small business any good to have the greatest product and service in the world if nobody knows about it.That seems self-evident, doesn’t it?But the truth is that many people in the ...  Read More

Many people wanting to buy, start or grow a business don’t have the cash they need to do so.I wish I could say that I have money or have access to money for these business people. I don’t. But I d...  Read More

Ernesto Sirolli said it best: There is a direct link between entrepreneurship and the wealth of nations.Let me make that focus local. There’s a direct link between entrepreneurship and the wealth of...  Read More