I recently ran across a research proposal I wrote over four years ago. Looking back, the most useful parts of the proposal had to do with reviewing work that I'd already done, not planning work for the future. The same may be true when thinking about your business, where a review of your recent work may be more useful for plotting a course than a forward-looking business plan Read More
We're given many messages about how to be perfect business owners. When a small business owner is unclear about what is true, it is easy to get scattered Read More
A recent Wall Street Journal blog post asked if Summer Fridays still exist. Turns out, they do. Learn more in this post Read More
What's slowing the growth of your e-business?

I'll bet your #1 problem is YOU!

As a follow-up to my popular recent blog post about "Fake Progress", watch this short video for the 10 "time sinks" that I'll bet are slowing you down, too.

Watch this one for a friendly kick in the pants!

Do you recognize these bad habits in yourself? Which ones are you most guilty o Read More
A story about how a local DC restaurant was able to beat back the competition when they moved next door by offering great customer service, new offers and sticking to what they do best Read More
I feel like the past month (most likely since LinkedIn made some important changes to groups, Q&A, etc.), more and more people are using LinkedIn...Super, I discussed in my previous post The Six Step Idiot's Guide to Establishing a LinkedIn Presence, what a great, and often under utilized tool LinkedIn can be.
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One of the most important factors to look for in a prospective employee is their attitude and whether it would be helpful in attaining your company's goal. Do your employees demonstrate the values which are beneficial to your company Read More
Project planning is critical to get right and short cuts should not be taken at this important part of the project. Strong planning will help ensure project success. Planning is something every business manager should do - this is not just about project managers Read More
Getting ready for tomorrow’s growth basically involves two things, one: anticipating the future needs of your customers, and second: knowing where you are right now and gearing up for tomorrow. These tips can help you in better concluding these two points Read More
Do you know the actual cost that you would have to incur if you hire a full-time in-house employee? For small and medium business owners, payroll and employee related expenses run up to 60-70% of their operating costs. It’s time to take out your calculators and find out the actual money spent in hiring and retaining a full-time in-house employee Read More
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