How to keep ego out of your partnership
What is the key to a successful partnership? Partnering with someone might not be right for you, but it might be necessary at some point in your career. Find out what you should probably keep in mind...
View ArticleSetting ground rules before you make tough financial decisions
Are you thinking about bootstrapping your business? You don’t need investors to get your business up and running, but you do need to be realistic about how much financial stress you’re willing to put...
View ArticleA professional is expensive but an amateur costs a fortune
Ken’s favorite saying is, “A professional is expensive, but an amateur costs a fortune”. Avoid having to do the same things over and over again; there’s no use in trying to save a quick buck if you’re...
View ArticleHow to know if you’re ready to be an entrepreneur
How do you know if you’re ready for entrepreneurship? Are you ready to commit both mentally and physically, all-in? Are you aware that nature is going to come after you and try to beat you down? Find...
View ArticleSEO is not your number one priority
Are you satisfied with your SEO strategy? Regardless, are you spending more time fiddling with Search Engine Optimization instead of reaching out to your real customers and strengthening those...
View ArticleThe bottom line
What is your bottom line? Do you know the difference between gross profit and net profit? How familiar are you with your company’s financial statements? You don’t need to know all the numbers but...
View ArticleWhy 90 days is the magic number to manage your expectations
Maintaining your sanity as an entrepreneur is largely dependent on how you manage your expectations. Most great things take a little bit of time, don’t get caught in the habit of being unrealistic...
View ArticleWhat you need to know before starting an online business
What are the very first steps to starting an Online business? How would you rate your knowledge of internet and business? What are the basics that you need to know to begin your journey as an internet...
View ArticleWhy you need to have an exit strategy
Do you hate your job? Did you know that 70% of American workers either hate their job or have checked out? If there’s any part of you that says you hate what you’re doing there is no better time to...
View ArticleWhy Instagram is important for any business
Why is Instagram so important for your business? Are you having trouble engaging your audience on social media? Did you know that photos on Facebook receive 50% more engagement than text posts? Find...
View ArticleMatthew May on Business Rockstars
Today on Business Rockstars, Ken Rutkowski talks with Matthew May, the founder of EDIT Innovation, who helps companies like Toyota become more innovative. Later on the show, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon...
View ArticleBusiness Rockstars on TV
Business Rockstar host Ken Rutkowski was on TV this morning with KCAL9′s Sandra Mitchell explaining why 2014 is the year to start your own business. Watch the clip here:...
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