Don’t just hope for a pot of gold. Act now!
Owning a business can be a good way to build a valuable asset. But since the main thing that determines the value of your business is how much profit it generates, it pays to focus on building profit...
View ArticleKey Sales Indicators
This morning, I’m afraid I grizzled as I read *another* article on the importance of measuring return on investment from on-line marketing dollars. Unfortunately, many people don’t track even basic...
View ArticlePlanning for a powerful 2011
Where's your business heading? The time between Christmas and New Year is perfect for planning or reviewing and refreshing your plans for the year ahead. With a couple of days still to go before...
View ArticleWhat will it take to succeed in 2011?
What will it take to make this year your best ever? For many of us, the new year is a time of optimism and hope, with renewed energy for fresh or reinvigorated goals. Still, even if we are effective...
View ArticleCreating your business success in 2012
How you think about your business or your job will determine how 2012 turns out. But general optimism will not ensure the prosperity of your business. Success in this economy demands a positive mindset...
View ArticleThe power of persistence
If we are in the business of causing significant things to happen, then we must learn how to persist in the face of objection. Calvin Coolidge said, “Nothing in the world will take the place of...
View ArticleWhy I’m not giving up now
Persevering, whatever the weather! Today is Day 14 of my Project 365 and it would probably be a good idea to give up on it and even so I am committed to continuing. This post is a bit reflective, as I...
View ArticleMoney can’t buy you love
Money can’t buy you love, and it can’t buy you happiness either. But we need it, so how can we get it in perspective? Here are some Sunday musings on money. In his book “Authentic Happiness”, Martin...
View ArticleDo you really need a business plan for 2013?
As 2013 commences, you might be thinking about goals for the year. If you are, don’t just make goals – do the planning that will help you accomplish them. Business planning helps a business be...
View ArticleA new year leadership reading diet
Your business needs you to grow as a leader, but perhaps this year you should read fewer articles on how to be a better leader? Reading them may not help as much as you think. It’s what you do that...
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