For many businesses, the main barrier to growth isn't cash flow, staffing or marketing, it's the ability of an entrepreneur to "let go" and let other people do their jobs without trying to control it all. It is a function of delegation, management and leadership skills. If business owners are unable to step back into a leadership position to help the business grow, they will suddenly become their own worst enemy. What keeps entrepreneurs from growing their businesses?

The answer is simple: Themselves.

Financing Your Marketing Investment

By Paul Provost, President 

The words "marketing" and "quick fix" go together like oil and water. Many business owners throw their whole budget into a magazine ad or mailer, thinking that the possibility of an immediate payoff is the way to go. Some call it ROI. This one off type of marketing is a gamble and it rarely pays off.

Looking to really succeed in business? The key is to shift the focus from short-term.