Ed Abel

Why do small businesses fail?

What is the primary reason small businesses fail? Ed Abel and Jim Blasingame reveal the single greatest reason small businesses fail, plus what to do to make sure you don't become stricken with this preventable affliction.

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How do you get past your fear of failure? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to make success happen by getting comfortable with failure through the process of making lots of small decisions.
Just knowing a skill doesn't mean you can run a business. Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the business acumen skillpreneurs need and either get through experience or research and education, but either way, have to have.
Are your ideas in your head, or do you actually write them down? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the power of writing down an idea and sharing it with someone for feedback and accountability.
Are entrepreneurship students learning practical, every day business lessons? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss teaching the practical aspects of entrepreneurship, like real-life cash flow dilemmas and solutions.
What is the best single piece of advice for a new small business owner? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to advise new small business owners to not wait until everything is perfect to take action, plus the power of cash flow.