Mike Michalowicz

By his 35th birthday Mike Michalowicz (pronounced mi-‘kal-o-wits) had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became an angel investor… and proceeded to lose his entire fortune. Then he started all over again, driven to find better ways to grow healthy, strong companies. Among other innovative strategies, Mike created the “Profit First Formula”, a way for businesses to ensure profitability from their very next deposit forward. Mike is also the co-founder of Profit First Professionals an ensemble of elite accountants. Mike is now running his third million dollar venture. He is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and MSNBC's Your Business business make-over expert. He is also regular contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and American Express's "Open Forum" series. Mike was a recurring entrepreneurship expert for CNBC's The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch and has appeared on the CES Roadshow series as well as on NBC, Fox News, ABC News Now, CNBC's On the Money and Pat Croce's Down To Business. Mike is a popular keynote speaker across the globe on innovative entrepreneurial topics; and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, which BusinessWeek deemed the "entrepreneur’s cult classic."

4 Job Perks to Offer Millennials

4 Amazing Job Perks to Attract and Retain Millennials

The latest additions to the workforce are looking for different fringe benefits from their jobs. Here are four job perks to offer millennials.

Jun 14, 2017

3 Example of Weaknesses Turned Into Strengths

3 Awesome Tips for Turning Business Weaknesses To Strengths

If you could identify weaknesses and transform them into strengths, your company would benefit! Here are 3 examples of weaknesses turned into strengths.

May 24, 2017

Company Retreat Planning Tips

5 Ways to Make Your Business Retreat a Winner

Retreats can make your and your employees more focused, relaxed, and appreciative of one another. Make yours great with these company retreat planning tips.

May 17, 2017

7 Steps to a Sales Prospect Selling Themselves

7 Steps to a Sales Prospect Selling Themselves

You need a little sales magic – a technique that will help you close the deal. Here are some steps to get a sales prospect selling themselves.

May 3, 2017

What to Do During a Business Cash Crunch

7 Ways to Help Your Business When You’re Strapped for Cash

Even successful entrepreneurs have moments when there’s just an ugly business cash crunch. Here’s how to generate some money quickly.

Apr 19, 2017

4 Ways Your Alma Mater Can Help Your Small Business

How Can Your Alma Mater Help Your Small Business?

Your graduation doesn't have to be the last time you associate with your school. Here's 4 ways your alma mater can help your small business.

Apr 12, 2017

What Can Small Business Learn From the Rich and Wealthy?

What Can Small Business Learn From the Rich and Successful?

While money isn’t everything, you should learn from the rich and successful, especially around the topic of how to scale your business for big growth.

Mar 22, 2017

5 Small Business Branding Tips

5 Great Tips on Successful Small Business Branding

No matter your industry, you can cultivate a unique brand that resonates with your clients. Want to know how? Here are 5 small business branding tips.

Mar 15, 2017

Here's How More Small Businesses Can Make a Profit

Is There a Profit Crisis in Your Small Business? If So, Here’s How to Face It

In order to solve the profit crisis, we need a new perspective – a completely new way of thinking about how to make a profit with your small business.

Mar 1, 2017

How to Handle Customer Complaints

How to Defuse Tense Situations with Angry Customers

No one enjoys hearing criticism about their business. However, because they're unavoidable, you need to know how to handle customer complaints.

Feb 15, 2017

7 Strong Qualities of Leaders Who are Likeable

7 Qualities of Leaders Who Inspire Loyalty

Being a likable leader isn’t about currying favor or tiptoeing around employees. Being likeable means cultivating these seven qualities of leaders.

Feb 8, 2017

Check Out These 7 Tax Saving Tips

7 Tax Saving Tips You Can’t Afford to Ignore

These tax savings tips could come in handy very soon for a lot of small business owners.

Feb 1, 2017