Doug Hunt Consulting

05/12/2023

Great information for small business moving into 2024.

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29/12/2021

Still one of the best quotes ever for entrepreneurs!

31/08/2020

If you’re a small business owner or thinking of becoming one this article is well worth your time investment reading it. No matter if you’re a start up, been in business for a while or looking for an exit strategy, I can help you navigate the business world from marketing to team building in these changing times we live in.

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18/08/2020

If you’ve never owned or started a business before and you’re thinking about it, this is for you.

Business history tells us a great time to start a business is during an economic downturn. It sounds crazy I know, but in looking at the numbers during economic expansion and contraction since the revolutionary war, it proves to be true every time. Part of this phenomenon is illustrated by Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation. Until the Great Depression following the 1929 crash of the stock market, Ford was king of the hill in market share over Chevy. In the 1930’s Ford opted to cut all advertising dollars, while Chevy not only kept advertising, they increased their budget on marketing and advertising during the years of the Great Depression. As the nation emerged from the depression and spending increased, Chevy quickly overtook Ford in market share holding that title for more than a half century.

During this COVID19 economic downturn it might sound crazy to be thinking about starting a new business, especially if you’ve been laid off or lost your J.O.B., but we can learn a lot from history, including when opportunities present themselves most cannot see. That certainly was the case for Ford in the 1930’s.

If you’ve always wanted to start a business, or need to create a new income stream, now is your time to seriously consider it. I have a limited number of openings for a free consultation up to two hours for anyone who has never owned or started a business before but is thinking about it. We will sign a non disclosure - non compete agreement before our meeting, because your dream and passion is yours, mine is helping people achieve that dream and start their business. Private message me or email me at [email protected] to schedule your free consultation. If you’ve never started or owned a business before, let’s discover together if this is your time.

The best future is the one you build,
Doug Hunt

13/08/2020

Are you thinking of starting a business for the first time in the middle of a pandemic? You’re not crazy, it means you’re a new entrepreneur. Congratulations!

06/07/2020

A big thank you to Dan Chiodo with Impact Training for having me as a guest on his video podcast, “Level Up”. Dan allowed me to share my passion for small business and how (Business Network International) is a great organization to grow your business. Thanks again, Dan!

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08/04/2020

I had the good pleasure of attending two virtual BNI (Business Network International) meetings today as well as virtual Chamber Meetings this week. Seeing local business owners come together in this new virtual way is inspiring beyond words. Today in the meetings I felt the concern, the passion, and was truly inspired by everyone helping one another with critical information, and providing heart felt emotional support. I’m so thankful we have the technology we do today to stay connected in these historic times. FaceTime with my son, family, and friends as well as social media is something we can all be thankful for, especially now.

06/04/2020

As a small business owner these are interesting times to say the least. Yes, there is fear of an uncertain future, and we all have concerns for our family and our team member’s health. There never was a business class, “How to survive a Pandemic 101”. Perhaps there will be in the future.

I challenge all of us to remember why we started our businesses. Take a monument to remember your WHY and your beginning entrepreneurial spirit. You still have that! Running a business is like building a set of wings after jumping off a cliff in faith. Once you have your wings and the business is running and growing you continue to look for surprises that make you change course, or even destinations. Few business owners face having their wings come off, yet here we are. Draw on your early days, your first love, your first passion, your gratitude. It’s in that place where you will find the answer to navigating and growing out of this. Many in life have overcome great challenges in business. This is our time to do just that. Stand on your WHY, and take massive action. You Can Do This!

20/03/2020

Navigating a storm in business requires a calm and steady mind.

17/03/2020

This!