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Category: Words of Wisdom with Frank Covich

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The Value of a Formal Presentation

In any new business venture, even if you are an experienced salesperson, the best way to make a..

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If You’re in a New Business, Start with Referrals

New business referrals can be one of the most trusted ways to find your first customers. If you..

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Entrepreneurship Is at the Core of the American Dream

"Entrepreneurship is at the core of the American dream. It's about blazing new trails, about be..

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Focus on Being Nice in Business Dealings

Being nice in business dealings is one of the simplest and most overlooked advantages you can b..

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Business Ownership Is Still the #1 Road to a Better Financial Life

Business ownership can still build a better financial life, even in a job market that offers le..

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No More Corporate Security

A life defined by corporate security, as we know it, is over—and has been for a while now."Bu..

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The Value of Working in Good Faith: Some of the Best Relationships Are All about Integrity

Good faith business relationships are built on honesty, fair dealing, and a sincere intention t..

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Why Should You Run a Background Check for All of Your New Hires?

This article presents critical reasons why employers should conduct background checks on new hi..

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Survival Thinking. Make your plan, search for an opportunity.

Survival thinking is the habit of planning for your financial future while you still have time ..

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The Story of Leo Wondrash: Things Can Happen Fast at Times

The Leo Wondrash story is a reminder that a new career can start with a single, well-timed deci..

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The Difference Between Selling Homes and Selling Businesses

Selling homes vs businesses is a question every new business transfer consultant eventually fac..

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Holiday Startups

Holiday startups are more common than you might think, because the end of the year pushes many ..

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The Importance of Mobile-Enabled Websites

A mobile-enabled website is no longer optional for a business that wants to be found. Almost 68..

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Find Your Mentor: The Story of Vincent Bozzone, Master of Awareness

Find your mentor early, and let that person's experience shorten your own learning curve. Aware..

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Day in the Life of a Business Broker

A day in the life of a business broker is built around relationships, outreach, and trust. A bu..

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Business Growth Through Acquisition

Business growth through acquisition means buying an existing company instead of building every ..

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How to Start a Side Business Without Quitting Your Job

Many people want to start a side business without giving up the steady paycheck they depend on...

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Segmenting to Your Different Marketing Audiences

Marketing audience segmentation means speaking to each group of customers about the problem the..

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Creating Excitement in Your Life through Business Ownership

Excitement through business ownership is about more than income; it is about feeling engaged in..

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Starting a Business Brokerage Practice with the NAIBB System

A business brokerage practice is one of the more approachable ways to work in the business-for-..

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Building Your Business Network: You’re Never Alone

Business networking is how new owners find advice, customers, and support. Are you thinking abo..

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The Lost Time Room

The Lost Time Room is a simple idea: give every employee a clear way to share ideas, and make s..

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The Value of Written References

Written references are one of the simplest ways to help new clients feel confident about workin..

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A Business Consulting Story

This business consulting story shows how a small, overlooked problem can hold back an entire co..

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More Than 70% of the Messages I Receive Come In After Dinner

Messages after dinner tell business owners something important about when prospects are ready t..