Small Business Quotes

“I want to see a world in which entrepreneurs give time to their visions to reality so that they have more money, more family time, and more support, a world in which they can stop working so hard and start living!”
― Curtis L. Jenkins, Vision to Reality: Stop Working, Start Living

“Hard work without a solid plan isn’t likely to get you where you want to be. You need to be teachable; you need to be dedicated, and you need to work smart.”
― Curtis L. Jenkins, Vision to Reality: Stop Working, Start Living

“Entrepreneurs aren’t looking to go backward. They are looking to go forward, toward their prize of realizing their dreams.”
― Curtis L. Jenkins, Vision to Reality: Stop Working, Start Living

“Surround yourself with like-minded people who support you on the road to success.”
― Shirley George Frazier, Marketing Strategies for the Home-Based Business: Solutions You Can Use Today

“...when women gain control over spending, less family money is devoted to instant gratification and more for education and starting small businesses.”
― Sheryl WuDunn, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

“Decision making and problem solving are not the same. To solve a problem, one needs to find a solution. To make a decision, one needs to make a choice.”
― Michael J. Marx, Ethics & Risk Management for Christian Coaches

“Update a traditional element of your business with social media designs. Facebook, Twitter, and other social media are hot right now, and leveraging their popularity can make your business stand out, be memorable, and seem fresh and up-to-date.”
― Anita Campbell, Visual Marketing: 99 Proven Ways for Small Businesses to Market with Images and Design

“Listen, not to answer, but to understand.”
― Matthew Pollard, The Introvert's Edge: How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone

“Mom & pop stores are not about something small; they are about something big. Ninety percent of all U.S. businesses are family owned or controlled. They are important not only for the food, drink, clothing, and tools they sell us, but also for providing us with intellectual stimulation, social interaction, and connection to our communities. We must have mom & pop stores because we are social animals. We crave to be part of the marketplace. ”
― Robert Spector, The Mom & Pop Store: How the Unsung Heroes of the American Economy Are Surviving and Thriving

“Not a single person has died of boredom reading this book.”
― Nicole Fende, How to be a Finance Rock Star

“Many small businesses would rather face an angry barbarian horde than tackle their cash flow statement or price a new product.”
― Nicole Fende, How to be a Finance Rock Star

“I see dead Presidents. Lincoln, Jefferson, Franklin, and Washington.”
― Nicole Fende, How to be a Finance Rock Star

“If you don’t laugh reading this book I’ll eat my pocket protector. Wait, did I just admit I had a pocket protector?”
― Nicole Fende, How to be a Finance Rock Star

“It used to be that the big eat the small; now it’s the fast that eat the slow. Fast is the new big.”
― Daniel Burrus, Flash Foresight: How to See the Invisible and Do the Impossible

“To sell successfully, you don't have to be aggressive. You don't need to be anything other than you. You just need to experiment until you find a way that feels natural.”
― Matthew Pollard, The Introvert's Edge: How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone

“Trust: it's the basis of everything else.”
― Matthew Pollard, The Introvert's Edge: How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone

“As a freelancer, you’re not a cog in the (corporate) machine. You’re the gear, pinion, axis, and whatever other doohickey it takes for the entire mechanism to function. And the gearhead who designs and makes it all work.”
― Rodika Tollefson, The Freelancer’s Compass: Navigate Your Way from Corporate Cog to Solopreneur Star

“A real business doesn’t start with passion—it starts with solving a real problem for real people.”
― Joseph C. Kunz Jr., Money's Dirty Little Secrets: How to Break the Rules, Get Filthy Rich, and Laugh All the Way to the Bank

“You don’t need a business plan. You need a customer, a product, and a reason to keep showing up.”
― Joseph C. Kunz Jr., Money's Dirty Little Secrets: How to Break the Rules, Get Filthy Rich, and Laugh All the Way to the Bank

“Trade show booth setup isn’t guesswork. The order of installation matters, and poor contractor timing can lead to delays, damage, and wasted money.”
― Lisa Masiello, Trade Show 411: The Essential Guide to Exhibiting Like a Pro

“There’s no one-size-fits-all way to get around a trade show city. Whether it’s Uber, subway, or a rental car, the best transportation depends on where you’re staying, how far you need to go, and what kind of schedule you’re on. A poor transportation choice can mean missed meetings, late arrivals, and unnecessary stress.”
― Lisa Masiello, Trade Show 411: The Essential Guide to Exhibiting Like a Pro

“A press release announces your news. A media alert informs reporters of an event's location and time. Both belong in your trade show PR toolkit. Use the press release to share a story and the alert to drive attendance.”
― Lisa Masiello, Trade Show 411: The Essential Guide to Exhibiting Like a Pro

“Trade show shipping isn’t one-size-fits-all. You might drive a small inline booth to a local show or use a freight carrier to move a large island exhibit across the country. Your choice depends on your budget, how much time you have, the distance, and how fragile your materials are. Each option has pros and cons. What works for one show might not work for the next. The key is to understand your options and plan ahead so your booth arrives on time and in good shape.”
― Lisa Masiello, Trade Show 411: The Essential Guide to Exhibiting Like a Pro

“Don’t dismiss the show hotel just because it might charge full price. Staying at a cheaper hotel miles away means spending extra on transportation and wasting time traveling back and forth. Walking to the convention center from a 'more expensive' hotel nearby enables you to save money in the end and keeps your schedule on track.”
― Lisa Masiello, Trade Show 411: The Essential Guide to Exhibiting Like a Pro

“Speaking at a trade show is one of the most cost-effective ways to showcase your knowledge and expertise and position your business as an industry leader. Since it’s often free, it’s a smart move to boost your exhibitor ROI.”
― Lisa Masiello, Trade Show 411: The Essential Guide to Exhibiting Like a Pro

“Is it better for an exhibitor to buy a booth or rent it? That depends. Here are 3 key questions to ask:
– Will you exhibit at more than one show at a time?
– Will your booth footprint vary significantly from show to show?
– Will you make major changes to your marketing, branding, or product line in the next year?”
― Lisa Masiello, Trade Show 411: The Essential Guide to Exhibiting Like a Pro

“What’s the perfect trade show booth size and location? There’s no single answer that fits everyone. It depends on your exhibitor goals, what you want to achieve, your budget, and other factors. Knowing your priorities helps you choose the booth space that’s right for you.”
― Lisa Masiello, Trade Show 411: The Essential Guide to Exhibiting Like a Pro

“Happy customers are your biggest advocates and can become your most successful sales team.”
― Lisa Masiello, Startup Over Lunch: Marketing Strategy in 60 Minutes to Fire Up Your Business

“To change your perspective, you must choose to change the position from which you see your business.”
― Jennifer Fortney

“The more successful your business becomes, the more media you will attract!”
― Jennifer Fortney, Be a Media Magnet: The Bootstrapper's Guide to PR: The No Agency Formula for Attracting Media Attention for Startups & Small Business