HeatherStone commented on the following stories on BizSugar
Don’t be Too Busy to Do Some Reflective Thinking
"Martin, Whenever I see posts about information overload, I can't help but think of Tim Ferriss's low-information diet. I think the biggest challenge here for entrepreneurs is figuring out which information should be followed and which can be ignored. "Marketing Unleashed: 7 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself Based on the Brandz Top 100 Global Brands List
"You know, Gary, whether the results are right or wrong, I think the brand list offers some very interesting food for thought. I can see the results being something to consider while working to position your brand figuring out how customers may be viewing companies like yours, maybe helpful when considering how your brand and product will be received...and how to react accordingly. "4 Bad Business Decisions That Brought Down Darth Vader and the Empire
"Hi Mike, This post makes me laugh, but beyond all the movie references you make a very good point. This is why when critics tell you your small business can't make it against the competition, you just ignore them. The status quo is often more fragile than it at first appears. "Small Business is the Business of the World
"Hi Denise, Quite true. We entrepreneurs must stick together. After all, who better to talk to about the struggles and challenges you face in your business than someone else who has gone through much of the same thing. Thanks for adding to the discussion."Are You Building Just a Product?
"Rick, Thanks for sharing! You'll often hear VC-types say they're investing in the people not necessarily the idea. Here's a great example of why that is the case and why it is so important to be open to the possibilities and planning for possible contingencies when putting together any business. "Subscribe
5 Ways to Hire People Who May be Smarter Than You
"One sign of successful people is that they know enough to surround themselves with smart people...sometimes even smarter than they are! It takes a certain amount of security to do this since you'll have to lead these folks. But often times they will rely upon you just as much for your vision. And great leaders make those smarter and more talented than they are feel proud to be a part of a vision greater than themselves."