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Welcome to our small business knowledge base, designed specifically for side hustlers and micro-enterprise business owners like you!
We understand that starting and running a small business can be challenging, and that’s why we’ve created this comprehensive resource to help you navigate every aspect of your business journey. Whether you’re just starting out and need guidance on getting your business up and running or looking for tips on how to grow and expand your existing business, we’ve got you covered.
Most of the information on this site is based on Steve Imke’s personal entrepreneurial experience since 1994 and his role as a professional small business mentor and advisor since 2004. Steve has had two successful multimillion-dollar exits, which have provided him with invaluable insights and expertise. Additionally, a few guest authors, personally vetted by Steve himself, have contributed to the content based on their specific areas of expertise.
Our database contains over a thousand articles covering every topic you need to know about, including marketing, finance, operations, and more. We’ve made it easy for you to find the information you need by offering various search options so you can quickly find the answers you’re looking for.
So, whether you’re a solopreneur or a small employer-based business, we’re here to help you succeed. Start exploring our knowledge base today and discover how we can help you build and grow your business!
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EXCELLENT Based on 56 reviews David Payne2024-07-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steve provided me an incredible mentoring session on the stand-up and way-ahead for my LLC. He took the time to better understand my business plan and provided me with a ton of great pro tips and resources to aid me in me entrepreneurial journey. They often say that you when you jump into something new that you usually "don't know what you don't know." Steve is a great mentor who is happy to share his decades of small business expertise with you and help you fill in those gaps of knowledge. Highly recommend him for aiding you in your small business efforts! Holly Gough (Holly Rock)2024-07-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steve is amazing. He is a fountain of experience and knowledge that he willingly shares. I love this!!! Steve Karagosian2024-06-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steve is a massive wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend him! Cody Lenny2024-05-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My personal life and my business would have been on a completely different and significantly better trajectory if I would of consulted Steve sooner. Steve is an inventor and business enthusiast who can relate to your business concerns. He can help save you alot of time, money and help guide you on the path to success. I would highly recommend to anyone to watch his videos, read his books and blog posts. I will be consulting with Steve again for my business needs. Thanks for the professionalism Steve and I look forward to our next meeting. Barbara Leuin2024-05-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've known Steve since for 20+ years as a colleague, friend and mentor. I ALWAYS learn something from him that is practical and useful. Great business coach, advisor, mentor and colleague. Michael Harrington2024-04-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a video meeting with Steve because I had a few questions I needed answered. He answered all of my questions thoroughly, and also gave me more useful information and advice than I expected. I'm very satisfied with his service and would highly recommend him to anyone who needs help with their business. Johnny Swanson2024-04-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steve is a wealth of knowledge and was happy to share it with me. I'm new to my entrepreneurial journey but will certainly continue to seek Steve's advice through this process. He has a wide range of business advice and a strong network of referrals he was able to share to allow me to learn and understand all the aspects of running a business. His blog page has countless hours of courses and tutorials which is truly a testament to his understanding of business and his willingness to share it with others. I highly recommend a conversation with Steve if you are interested in learning more about business or the entrepreneurial process. Destiny Andres2024-03-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just started my business, and Steve helped me close gaps I didn’t know I had. He is very knowledgeable and experienced.