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Call my goofy, but American Idol is one of my favorite shows of all time. I’ve always been drawn to people with talent, big dreams, and high aspirations. I enjoy the Olympics for many of the same reasons. It’s inspiring to watch people on their quest to be the best in the world!

In both cases, there is a common theme that stands out above all else… Read More

Great perspective on how many are shying away from the risks they need to take to succeed in their businesses. Recession or not, embrace the challenges and go for the gold! Read More

This title isn’t some cynical reference to Big Brother. It’s about the first, basic layer of scrutiny that potential customers give YOU: small businesses, consultants, freelancers and entrepreneurs, and you may not even know it. Read More

George Cloutier, founder of American Management Services, offers some advice for management of small to medium sized business you may or may not agree with in this conversation from The New York Times small business section. Is micromanagement a virtue? Are family employees really a bad idea? Should fear really be a management tool? (Your main one?) Are businesses that have failed due to the econ Read More

Seek a lot of advice
DON'T Form a Board of Advisers
Seek different advisers for different areas
DON'T look for the top-level execs all the time Read More

Is your customer service focused on your marketing efforts or improving the customer experience? Is every interaction with your customer base an opportunity to sell more product? Is there ever a time when you should suspend your marketing activities? Read this post to find out when marketing can kill your customer service. Read More

The days of the cold static site are coming to end. Customers are tired of being talked at and are ready to get in the conversation. They’re looking for Read More

A look at niche website ideas and why they are successful, with some advice on how to find your own niches Read More

Here are 10 businesses with potential for growth in 2010 that require little or no money to start. In many cases they can be run out of a home office. Most require minimal equipment beyond a computer, phone, printer, a few tools, and perhaps your car or truck. You won't need advanced degrees or highly specialized training beyond what you may already have or can learn on the job. They include... Read More

There are people who think the grass is greener working for another manager, then there are those who think they would be happier in another department, and there are always people who think it would be better to leave and go work for another company.

Although these scenarios will always exist, I am noticing a recent shift where things seem different. More than ever, I hear people talking abo Read More