Rolando LocciSep 23, 20202 minIf you want to make money, sell soupThis story isn’t about money or soup. It’s about Uncle Eddy. Uncle Eddy was my mother’s oldest brother. He died this week. There was no t...
Rolando LocciApr 8, 20201 minAfter you raise capital, hire a CFO firstYou pitched, you refined, you pitched again, you refined yet again, you heard “no” A LOT. Then it happened. You found someone to invest. ...
Rolando LocciMar 27, 20201 minIn uncertain times, look to your CFOUncertainty is the business word of the moment. In truth, there is always uncertainty. Smart business leaders understand this implicitly....
Rolando LocciJun 26, 20192 minLessons from my first business failure - Lesson #4 - Ask for Help & Enjoy the Little ThingsIn 2003, at the age of 29, I left my high-tech job and bought a highly acclaimed restaurant with an old college friend. I learned four ke...
Rolando LocciJun 18, 20192 minLessons from my first business failure - Lesson #3 - Be FlexibleIn 2003, at the age of 29, I left my high-tech job and bought a highly acclaimed restaurant with an old college friend. I learned four ke...
Rolando LocciJun 5, 20192 minLessons from my first business failure - Lesson #2 – Do Your HomeworkIn 2003, at the age of 29, I left my high-tech job and bought a highly acclaimed restaurant with an old college friend. I learned four ke...
Rolando LocciMay 30, 20193 minLessons from my first business failure - Lesson #1 – Choose Your Partner WiselyIn 2003, at the age of 29, I left my high-tech job and bought a highly acclaimed restaurant with an old college friend. I learned four ke...
Rolando LocciMay 28, 20191 minJuly 10th Workshop - SLO Hothouse -Building a Financial Plan for your BusinessI will be conducting a workshop on Wednesday July 10th from 2 pm-5 pm at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, also know as the...
Rolando LocciDec 13, 20182 minTips for Entrepreneurs when Presenting Financials to InvestorsI recently facilitated a training session on assessing the financials of a potential investment at the Cal Poly CIE Small Business Develo...
Rolando LocciOct 25, 20183 minTips for Entrepreneurs Looking to Jump into the “Gig Economy”I was recently asked to speak to Orfalea College of Business students at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo about w...