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The human brain develops habits and subconscious behaviors to allow our conscious part of our brain to focus on creative thinking and to solve complex problems. When we encounter challenges as business owners, we often seek input from others or search online for lessons learned from fellow entrepreneurs. This method of problem-solving is called analogical […]
We’ve all watched movies and read books about pandemics, and now we find ourselves living these scripts. Very few small businesses will escape the economic impact of COVID-19. Headlines from business media and experts flood the Internet and LinkedIn, all of them offering guest estimates of the unknown. We already know what the experts are […]
On December 20, 2019, The Rise of Skywalker, the eleventh movie in the Star Wars franchise, will be released. The most quoted character of all of the Star Wars movies is Master Jedi Yoda. When George Lucas released the first Star Wars movie, forty-two years ago, he had no way of comprehending the long-term impact […]
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of Attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, and money, than circumstances, than failures, successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, gifedness, or […]
This past weekend, while my son and I were running errands, we decided to stop by several businesses in our neighborhood. These were great shops, hidden from the beaten path with little to no foot traffic. Most of the businesses have been open for several years. We talked with an owner who operated an art […]
Several years ago, I started a family tradition with my son. During the holidays, before our meals, we recognize small acts of kindness given to us during the day or what we are grateful for having. These expressions of grace can be for a new client engagement, for a stranger lending an unexpected helping hand, […]
Number 1 – Cash is King Positive cash flow is the lifeblood of a business. Without constant cash flow, the company is unable to handle surprises or reinvest for future growth. I have learned there are many ways to work within constraints instead of spending cash that may be needed later. Keep in mind, especially […]
In the past month, I have read several blog posts and comments on LinkedIn questioning the value of social media networks. David Meerman Scott, the author of The New Rules of Marketing, wrote a post about his recent speaking appearance at the Scale Up Conference in New Orleans. During his presentation, Scott asked the audience […]
For the past 15 years, I have mentored startups and new small business owners. At the beginning of each session, I provide a list of recommended books. Learning how to build a sustainable business is 80% on the job training. The experience gained during the process is invaluable. The remaining 20% is reading, attending seminars, […]
Management works in the system; Leadership works on the system. Stephen R. Covey, First Things First When asked to define or give examples of leadership most individuals will pause because the answer is elusive. We all know good leadership immediately – in many ways, you can physically feel when you are working with a business […]
