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As a writer I thought to myself I am not a salesperson. On second thought all businesspeople are salespeople by default. We must draw others to the goods and services which we offer. I've just learned some great principles for my business from THE BEST salesperson I've ever had the PLEASURE of dealing with! Read More

Quality is a key part of an project deliverable. Project managers and business owners need to ensure a process, no matter how simple, is in place to manage expectation. Read More

Sometimes a business owner may not realize that they have a cash flow problem because they simply don't know any better and assume their business is supposed to be running the way it is. Read More

How do you achieve business success whilst making quality time for your personal life? The higher you climb; it seems the greater the sacrifices you need to make. Many high achievers burn themselves out thinking they have to get everything done.

People are busier these days, but not necessarily more productive. They put in long hours at work, then more hours at home on their laptops and s Read More

One of the freelancer’s major challenges — if not the major challenge — is to be able to direct ourselves in our work. Focus is the key to self-direction. In most workplaces, employees have external pressures, like bosses, colleagues, project timelines that others have set, that automatically provide focus. Read More

Twitter has become more then just a social media tool with a 140 characters. With lightening speed mind share that comes as a by-product of using Twitter, businesses are coming up with some pretty creative ways to use Twitter for their business. Read More

They yell, "I don't agree!" when you least expect it. They demand, "I need it . . . now" no matter what you're doing. And if they think you're not paying them enough attention, they throw a bloodcurdling fit. Exasperated and exhausted, you want to yell, "You're getting a time out--that's it!" Except you can't, because it's your client, not your 2-year-old. Read More

The title of this post borrows from the folktale about the cobbler who was so busy making shoes for his customers his own children went barefoot.

shoe makerOf course the parallel to small business is certainly relevant, although it goes beyond simply being too busy, often it is just matter of not understanding the importance being a model for your work. Do you set a good example by being Read More

Online video has leveled the playing field for small businesses to compete with larger companies. Video is creating mini-celebrities out of small business owners. Read More

In advertising and marketing, the humble adjective is key! The power of description can transform the mundane into the compelling, the common into the exceptional, and in the case of one restaurant...the tasty into the mouthwatering and delectable! Tips and advice to describe your business to success and profitability... Read More