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This week we mourn the passing of Sargent Shriver. He is well known as a politician, but his life story shows that he had entrepreneurial DNA in him. Read More

What is the single thing that prevents a woman from using her influence?

Being a control freak? Being manipulative? Or being a bitch?

No. That’s not it.

It’s the fear of being seen as a control freak. The Fear of being seen as manipulative. OR The fear of being seen as a bitch.
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If you’ve been thinking about applying for a bank loan but feared that, in the current climate, you’d get turned down, you might reconsider. The reason: At long last, lending seems to be on the rise. That said, getting a loan or line of credit still is challenging. Read More

The internet is awash these days in social media specifics. It’s a little bit like someone telling you about a new city by describing the cracks in the sidewalk outside his door–you just don’t get the whole picture. To use Read More

I’ve been interviewing really smart people on a weekly basis for about five years now. In the process, I've found that a podcast is a great plat Read More

Becoming an entrepreneur isn’t necessarily as daunting or scary as it may initially seem. There is a method to the madness, and most entrepreneurs will tell you, it’s a way of acting rather than thinking. These five tips will help you act your way to success! Read More

A few weeks ago, I stopped into a business in my hometown that had a large banner hanging out front, proclaiming the phrase “Happy Holidays!” I didn’t really pay much attention to the banner until I went inside, where I overheard the owner of the shop bemoaning the community’s response to the banne Read More

I hear from sales people all over, My manager won't let go!  She's micro managing me!  As I listened to these complaints, as I started to watch and see Read More

As the majority of the worlds population uses Google to access information, have we become too accepting of what we find? Is Google making it so easy to find information that we no longer need to think? Perhaps not a "business blog" post today - but maybe we are too accepting in business as well? Read More

When customers don't pay, it can bring a business' operations to a grinding halt. But how should business owners handle their previously loyal customers who are now facing financial hardship- especially when the business is small and the customers are local? ... Read More