American Entrepreneurship Today

19/11/2025

How to Notch Up Your Small Business Sales!

Small businesses are in very competitive arenas. Knowing a few strategic shifts can make all the difference in achieving your growth goals.

Swipe through this carousel for 6 Powerful Sales Strategies that are ways to bring in new customers and leverage those you have for additional business.

These are not quick fixes, but foundation builders that, if systematically applied, place your business on a powerful course.

Ready to strengthen your sales strategy? Read the full article: https://americanentrepreneurship.com/six-ways-a-small-business-can-grow-sales/

18/11/2025

California Summit focuses on Breakthrough Clean Energy for the State’s innovation Ecosystem

The state’s first Fusion Energy Summit brought together leaders across government, academia, industry, and national labs, leading the way to accelerate breakthrough science into a commercial industry.

Fusion presents an enormous $125B economic opportunity that could create more than 43,000 jobs, anchoring California’s next major deep-tech sector.

By aligning research, talent, policy, and investment, California is positioning itself to lead in fusion science, fusion commercialization, and economic impact.

Kudos to hosts UC San Diego, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and General Atomics—with support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fusion Energy Sciences for championing innovation.

When an entire ecosystem shows up in one room, the future gets built faster.

American Entrepreneurship Today® - California’s First Statewide Fusion Summit Signals New Era for Clean Energy and Innovation California's first statewide fusion summit was hosted by UC San Diego, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and General Atomics. bringing together researchers an...

17/11/2025

What Investors Look for in an Entrepreneur—Insights from a Biotech Entrepreneur-Turned-Investor

In this episode of the Experienced Voices podcast, Harvey Homan, an entrepreneur and investor, shares what truly matters to angel investors when evaluating a startup founder.

With a career spanning leadership roles in OTC brand development, biotech, medtech, digital health, and pharma, Harvey brings a unique dual perspective as both a successful entrepreneur and seasoned investor. He outlines the key founder traits and business fundamentals that drive investor confidence—and ultimately, funding decisions.

Tune in for an expert's guide to investor confidence: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/11812850

13/11/2025

Scaling a startup is too often thought to be about revenue growth.

It is really about building a foundation that can sustain it.

Our new carousel breaks down the 8 Essential Components for designing a truly scalable business model that increases revenue without a proportionate rise in costs while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

In this deep dive, you'll learn:
- How to achieve Lean Operations through automation, not just headcount.
- The power of Revenue Model Diversification ( for stability.
- Why Strong Leadership and the right team (Component 7) are non-negotiable.

How does your startup match with these 8 Essential Scaling components?

Swipe through the carousel for the full blueprint! 👇

Read the full article to gain even greater insight on scaling your business: https://americanentrepreneurship.com/building-scalable-startups-strategies-for-long-term-growth/

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Veterans Day: Mastering Government Contracts

This Veterans Day, we're proud to feature a true leader and expert on Experienced Voices: Hillary Boyce, Founder and CEO of BAFO Services LLC.

Hillary's journey is a testament to the skill and dedication veterans bring to the business world. A decorated U.S. Army veteran, she has spent over two decades mastering the world of government contracting—from procurement to ex*****on.

In this episode, "How To Land a Government Contract with Expert Hillary Boyce," you'll learn:
- How to navigate the federal contracting landscape to find your best opportunities.
- Strategies and steps to land your first contract
- What to expect when your company executes its contract, and more.

Hillary’s expertise has been recognized with the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce's Emerging Star and Stellar Awards. Don't miss her unique insights!

Tune in now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/17764745

11/11/2025

🚀 A Veterans Day Story That Reaches for the Stars

On this Veterans Day, we at Experienced Voices are honored to share the extraordinary journey of Carol Craig, CEO of Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU).

Carol is a true trailblazer. She began her career as a pioneering Naval Flight Officer, flying P-3 Orion Aircraft and paving the way for women in the military.

Her transition from the cockpit to the boardroom is an inspiring blueprint for success. Hear how her first startup, Craig Technologies, leveraged crucial SBA programs designed for women, veterans, and minorities, propelling her into the top tier of aerospace entrepreneurship.

Carol's story powerfully illustrates:
- The direct link between military discipline and business success.
- The strategic value of utilizing resources like SBA programs for rapid business growth.

Don't miss this episode celebrating service, innovation, and leadership: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/13079794

07/11/2025

🎙️ Driving Success: Product-Market Fit in the EV Sector

In this Experienced Voices podcast excerpt, we dive deep into the world of electric vehicles (EVs) and distributed energy with Broc TenHouten, Co-founder and CEO of Intrinsic Power, Inc.

Broc, a leading authority in distributed energy and EV technology commercialization, shares a crucial insight for all entrepreneurs: The undeniable importance of Product-Market Fit.

Intrinsic Power didn't just launch a tech startup; they started by rigorously identifying and solving major pain points that were directly impacting consumer EV use and the growing capacity challenges on our national electrical grid.
- Want to know how a deep understanding of customer pain points is the ultimate catalyst for innovation?
- Curious about the future of electric vehicles and the strategic approach to launching an impactful tech company?

Listen to Broc's valuable perspective on building a business that genuinely solves a problem. Product-Market Fit isn't a nice-to-have; it's the foundation for scaling and success.

Listen to the full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/15880678

07/11/2025

Funding Alert: The Fragmented GTM Stack is officially over.

We are thrilled to announce Reevo’s launch with $80 Million in funding, co-led by Khosla Ventures and Kleiner Perkins!

Reevo is the first AI-native Revenue Operating System that unifies Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success into one intelligent platform. No more tool sprawl, manual data entry, or siloed insights. We're replacing the legacy cloud-era ecosystem to give revenue teams a single source of truth and the context needed to win.

As CEO David Zhu puts it, the goal is simple: "Stop working for the tools and have one tool that works for GTM teams to win."

Read the full story on how Reevo is redefining revenue generation 👇

Reevo launched with $80M in funding co-led by Khosla Ventures and Kleiner Perkings, backing the Only AI-Native GTM Platform

05/11/2025

Can't afford a high-cost tech team in your Small Business? Use No-Code AI instead! 🛠️

If you run a small business, this article is the guide you need to start using Artificial Intelligence for growth and efficiency.

We cover:
- How to tackle complex tasks with simple, drag-and-drop tools.
- The 5 real-world tasks you can automate immediately.
- Why off-the-shelf solutions are a great option.

Read the Beginner’s Guide to Implementing AI in Your Small Business now!

Small businesses can implement AI without a tech by following the steps in this article using No-code AI tools.

04/11/2025

Stress is now a performance issue—not a wellness perk. Two groups feel it more!

New data from Humankind + NORC shows 79% of Gen Z workers say stress distracts them at work; 3 in 4 employees overall report hits to focus, motivation, and decision-making. Add shrinking support networks (47% of adults have two or fewer people to call in a crisis; nearly 1 in 10 younger workers have no one) and employers are motivated to mitigate.

What business leaders can do now:
- Close the benefits gap for younger workers—add financial wellness, mental health, and habit supports (sleep/nutrition/exercise).
- Shift from portals to people—pair digital tools with proactive human outreach and care navigation.
- Build social scaffolding—mentorship, manager training, and community groups for early support.
- Measure what matters—track leading indicators like focus, motivation, and decision quality.

Performance follows quality of life. Companies that meet employees when and where they need support will win on engagement, retention, and productivity.

Can you guess the other group that has higher stress levels?

The Humankind 2025 Quality of Life Trend Report identified groups that experience higher stress and gave employer recommendations to help.

03/11/2025

🎧 Staying Innovative: The Power of Client-Centricity

In this clip, Stacey shares how NEP Services maintains a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, including the shift to Industrial 4.0 and the integration of AI.

Stacey explains how focusing on the user experience and truly understanding their pain points, especially those faced by NEP's Union and Non-profit clients, is key to innovation.

This approach ensures NEP builds platforms that effectively transition clients from legacy processes to specialized digital solutions.

Beyond technology, Stacey also discusses the importance of fostering a dynamic culture of teamwork to support this innovative spirit.

Hear the full conversation about digital transformation, collaborative working relationships, and the excitement of building an innovative company: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2083521/episodes/15258562

31/10/2025

Small business banking satisfaction just hit a 3-year high—but risk signals are flashing.

J.D. Power’s 2025 study shows overall satisfaction up +11 points, driven by stronger financial-health support (+17) and communication (+16).

Notably, 61% received advice from their primary bank and 94% say it improved their financial habits. Issue resolution is way up, with 90% reporting their last problem was solved.

Dual relationships matter too: 84% also hold a personal account with the same bank and score +64 points higher.

Yet beneath the optimism: only 35% report excellent credit; just 57% pay all bills on time. Top external pressures: Inflation (50%), Tariffs (37%), Interest rates (37%), Supply chain (33%), Hiring/retention (27%).

Congrats to 2025 satisfaction leaders: Capital One (737), Fifth Third Bank (729), Chase (726).

Key Takeaway: Proactive guidance and clear communication are key to winning loyalty today—and are even more valuable when financial headwinds arise.

J.D. Power's annual survey of small business banking relationships revealed positive support as well as concerns emerging impacting small business.