Elizabeth Cordero: Always Have a Next Dream

(The ELP editorial staff brings you another business spotlight. We hope you enjoy this incredible success story about Elizabeth Cordero, founder of Elizabeth Business Cleaning.) Elizabeth Cordero arrived in the United States at age 14. She spoke no English and was...

Bobby James: What Makes an Entrepreneur?

(ELP’s editorial staff recently introduced a feature called, “Business Spotlights” in which ELP members can submit stories about why they are in business or why they are entrepreneurs. We especially encourage those who have compelling,...

Ideas for Growing Your Business

10 Ways to Grow Your Business For those of you who have already successfully started a business and are ready to take the next step, you may be wondering what you can do to help your business grow. There are many ways to do this, 10 of which are outlined below....

Forecasting for Growth

Maintaining your momentum in growing your business means looking forward even as you focus on the present. Forecasting and planning are critical to your continued success. Forecasting for Growth: Strategic Thinking To be effective as a leader, you must develop skills...