We’ve all seen billboard advertisements along the side of the highway. Those huge signs have been a part of our...
Customer acquisition is probably more difficult now than it has been in years. With the economy so erratic, spending is down, so the competition is really...
An effective manager is one who is always looking for ways to improve both himself and his team. A bad one is one who is both...
Last week we tried to give perspective to the idea that being the classic Market Focused entrepreneur isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
While a great idea, a needed service or product, and a known area for marketing are all very important, let’s face it…getting funding for your business...
In the big picture there are really only three things we need to grow a Mature Business.
First of all, understand the difference between being fired and being made redundant. You are fired because off poor performance, attitude, attendance, and a multitude of...
I ran a marathon 30 years ago. While training, my wife, Diane, started casually jogging with me at the end or beginning of my runs. A...
Getting new customers may not always be easy, but keeping them is even harder. The trick to customer support is to sell something, send your customer...
When I was just starting out, a creepy old guy (about my age – mid-50s) told me life had a built in problem. He said “The...
Before you try to take off and start your business, you need to make sure your business idea will work. You need to have done thorough...
Which of these words are you using to run your business? Here’s a way to remember them - “Try” to strike them from your vocabulary, “but”...
Domain names are a valuable asset to a business and in some cases be worth more that the actual business itself! Below is a list of...
The Sausage Vendor said he bought his sausages for a buck, and sells them for $.95. When challenged as to how he would make money, he...
A good business plan is absolutely necessary before you start your new business. It will aid you in getting needed finances, cooperating, vendors, loyal and knowledgeable...
