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Entrepreneurs Are Made and Not Born
Find out why small business is so important to society, and hear how John Bulloch developed his entrepreneurial instincts in the family business.
A Lone Wolf is a Dead Wolf
How can small firms survive in an ecomony that gives the advantage to powerful institutions like governments, banks, big corporations and trade unions? In the second module of John Bulloch on Small Business, John Bulloch explains how the power of numbers can level the playing field for small companies, and recounts how the 1969 White Paper on Tax Reform set the stage for the biggest small business organization in the world.
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Opportunities, Opportunities
Contrary to what some people think, the small business sector is thriving. The secret is specialization. In the third module of John Bulloch on Small Business, John Bulloch describes the explosion of opportunities for small firms that find their market niche.
New Ventures - Getting It Right
The big difference between a small firm and a big corporation is capital. In the fourth module of John Bulloch on Small Business, John Bulloch explains why lack of capital is really an advantage for small firms. He shares ideas for reducing the costs associated with starting out – from vacuuming your own floors to using Internet technology to work more efficiently – and explains the difference between working hard and working smart.
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It's All About People
If you want to build a great company, build it with others. That's how John Bulloch sums up his father's business philosophy, a philosophy that he himself has lived by. In this module, John Bulloch talks about the central role employees play in small business success and the importance of creating a corporate culture based on loyalty and respect.
The Magic of Learning
Generations of small business owners have trained their employees informally by passing on their own knowledge, skills and experience. Today, technology is creating a training revolution by making learning and training available to more people than ever before. In the sixth module of John Bulloch on Small Business, John Bulloch describes the magical effect of learning on small business owners and employees.
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Creating Angel Investors
There is nothing as frustrating for an entrepreneur as trying to raise equity capital. Many entrepreneurs rely on non-institutional investors for early money. These individual investors are known as angels. In this module, John Bulloch explains what entrepreneurs can do to attract angel investors.
Learning to Love Your Banker
One of a small business owner's most important relationships is with the bank. Tension between bankers and small business people is natural, but as John Bulloch says, your banker can be your most valuable mentor if you can learn to work together. In this module, John Bulloch explains how small businesses can build positive working relationships with their bankers.
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Who Says You Can’t Have Fun?
Building a business requires an enormous amount of hard work, but when John Bulloch remembers his family's business, it's the fun that comes to mind – his father's controversial ads, the close-knit family of employees, the camaraderie of the salespeople, and the special customers who kept coming back. In this module, John Bulloch talks about the magic that happens when you build a business.
To Grow or Not to Grow...
To grow or not to grow? John Bulloch says the answer lies in what you want for your business and your life. The firms that stay small and the ones that have bigger plans are both important. For those who want growth, in this module, John Bulloch talks about planning for growth and leading with vision, and discusses strategies for managing growth.
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