Drawn from the Local Business MBA and from running my own companies. Use them on their own, or as a taste of how the programme teaches.
One task a day, from choosing your service to your first reviews: website, Google profile, pricing, hiring, marketing and follow-up, updated for today.
Read the plan → Guide 02 · Startup costsThe setup costs, the monthly costs, a sensible way to split your first $1,000 to $1,500, and what to leave until later.
Read the guide → Guide 03 · PricingStart from the market, check it against your real costs, choose how you charge, win your first customers, and raise prices as you earn it.
Read the guide →Notes from an Optional Owner, the Local Business MBA letter relaunched. Now most weeks, on building a business that doesn’t need you. Free, and easy to leave.
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