It happens every year. I start out with good intentions of making sure I have time for mid-year planning but things just seem to move too quickly and before I know it the year has passed and I have to scramble. This year I made a conscious effort to do a mid-year business check-up and change my approach.

When you a run a small business it is easy to be so involved in the day to day work that you simply don’t have the time to think. But if you break down your operation into a few “big buckets” then it makes the job easier. Here are a few thoughts.

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Jeff Pintar, founder of Pintar Investment Company

Since founding Pintar Investment Company--a vertically integrated real estate services company and advisor to both institutional and individual investors, the company has experienced a tremendous amount of trying times. As its owner, I have gained insight from these experiences that may be beneficial for other entrepreneurs.

The best advice I can give to those looking to start a business, is be prepared to “fail your way to success” and build a team with a resilient mindset that will keep going despite the odds or setbacks. 

Mark Gregor, CEO of Velir

Job seekers and customers today are increasingly seeking organizations that embody a culture of giving back. Several recent studies have highlighted the benefits of corporate philanthropy - for example, a recent study by America’s Charities found that 68 percent of employers reported that their employees expect them to support volunteerism. Another study found that 81 percent of Millennials expect companies to make a public commitment to good corporate citizenship and that they remain loyal customers of companies that have built philanthropy into their business strategy. Similarly, job seekers are drawn to companies that enable them to do meaningful work and positively impact their communities. Corporate philanthropy has even been found to boost employee retention rates.

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Jenn Boutwell, Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Alliances, Sage

Every single year, thousands of people make the decision to apply for internships. Whether it’s for the learning experience, school credit, or a desire to get a foot in the door with a certain company—internships are in high demand. For small businesses looking for a way to attract qualified college students to their company, or to save a little money by eliciting entry-level help—an internship program can be a beautiful thing. 

Danielle Tate, CEO, MisNowMrs.com

Now more than ever, women are seeing the benefits of building their own businesses and are doing just that.  In a world full of complicated and contradicting start up information, consider my eight simple tips for launching a successful business as a woman.  It does after all help to get advice from someone who’s been there.

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