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rule of thumbMost small business owners and entrepreneurs find themselves overwhelmed with duties ranging from janitor to Chief Executive Officer. With so many duties to perform, small business owners do not have the time to study reams of financial reports in order to effectively manage their business. What I have learned through the years is that I can manage a lot more efficiently and effectiv Read More

How would you describe culture in one word? Here are some great definitions of culture taken from Cross-Cultural Twitter Interviews of cross-cultural and international people on Twitter Read More

I'm a bit late posting this but would love to get a discussion going on this topic in the bizSugar community. Gov. Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California were interviewed by ABC recently and among comments about the health care debate and a jobs bill invariably started talking about how to repair the economy. It often amazes me that businesses, particularly small Read More

When customers leave the instinct is to replace that business with new customers. Often little thought is given to get feedback as to the reasons. Your lapsed customers are actually a big source of information that your current or potential customers cannot give. Read More

Thru a process of trial-and-error, I have gotten to the point where 80% of my new clients now hire me as a direct result of having visited my blog. Here is my list of the ten essential components which can both spice-up a business blog and maximize its impact as a highly-effective tool for marketing a business. Read More

One way to differentiate and impress leads and convert them to prospects is to follow up and live up to what you committed to, not matter how small. It is a small thing, but it makes a big difference when you are consistent. Read More

One year ago I went the route of freelancer and started my own small business, but with no portfolio or testimonials, I was caught in the conundrum of "No Experience = No Job." I needed a great documented work history and a satisfied client-base fast. I came up with a plan. The results, which any beginner can use, have proven remarkable! Read More

There are a relatively consistent set of actions that leaders follow when transitioning into new roles and while they might not all be used in every situation, they can help us with a template for taking on a new role. Read More

For many entrepreneurs, putting marketing materials together can be the most challenging aspect of their business Read More

Gaining input from members of your network online and offline can open up solutions to problems or highlight opportunities that you may not have thought of. This can be on a regular basis, a brainstorming session or for a specific project. Read More