14th April 2006
One fourth of the year is over. How are you doing in meeting your goals? How are you doing compared to your budget? In my last article, I talked about how business systems aren't just for big business. Guess what? Neither are goals and budgets.
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31st March 2006
When I mention business systems to you, what comes to mind? Do you think of an IBM mainframe computer sitting in a big room in the middle of your building? Do you think of expensive, highly specialized software? That's what many small business owners i...
17th March 2006
If you are like most businesses owners, you've experienced overwhelm in your business at one time or another. Maybe you experience it regularly and for good reason. Hundreds of things are pulling at you at one time. You've got marketing going, producti...
12th March 2006
I used to give a talk titled, "10 Ways to Overcome Overwhelm in Business and In Life". It was an excellent resource for getting into action and taking charge of your business. If you'd like a copy, just email me and I'll send it to you. After I'd given...
12th March 2006
Why Business Plans Don't Work and What To Do With Yours
I am often asked to assist with writing business plans. While a business plan is often needed when you are getting financing for your business, I find that most business owners don't find them v...
05th March 2006
Getting More Focused -- It's All About You
Jeanna Pool from Catalyst Creative writes a great ezine on marketing each month. In January she shared 5 Great Marketing Tips for 2006. Number 1 was "Stop Focusing on You". She declares 2006 the year of th...
19th February 2006
Why did you start your business? Most business owners start their businesses because they desire personal freedom. They want to be their own boss. They have a great idea that they want to try. They are in love with all of these ideas. When you starte...
14th February 2006
At the heart of it, mastery is practice. Mastery is staying on the path."
~ George Leonard
US pioneer in human potential
We often hear managers complaining that their employees aren't productive, don't listen and just can't consistently get the j...
12th February 2006
If your elevator speech sparks a buyer's curiosity, it's only doing half the job. Your elevator speech should not only spark curiosity but also awaken powerful emotions. Small business owners can learn success from the Madison Avenue and branding expert...
