Henry Ford used to say he’d rather have 1% of what a hundred others made working for him, than 100% of what he made by himself. Some business owners want to have it all, but in the process, cut off the very folks they need to get what they want. Our business colleagues have chastised [...]
Grow Your Business Faster by Sharing the Wealth
3 GOOD REASONS TO TAKE A SMALLER SLICE OF A LARGER PIE
Book Expo America
Join us at Book Expo America in New York, along with other celebrity authors, at: The Book Expo Authoring Area on Tuesday, June 5 from 2 – 3 p.m. Booth 2035: June 6 from 3 – 4 p.m., and June 7 from 2 – 3 p.m. Go here for more info: http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/home/ Hope to see you [...]
Discover Your Strengths and Weaknesses Before You Start Your Business
YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT, BUT IF YOU TRY SOMETIME, YOU JUST MIGHT FIND, YOU GET WHAT YOU NEED – MICK JAGGER
The right business for you is a combination of opportunity, preparation and resources. It’s more of a discovery than a choice. You will not have the world of all possibilities to choose from, but if you analyze your strengths and weaknesses, you can identify the opportunities that are plausible. The key to success is to [...]
Business Manners that Pay
OFFICE COURTESIES ARE APPRECIATED AND ADVANTAGEOUS
The simple accommodations you make for your coworkers, boss, customers, and vendors cost you nothing, but give you a subtle yet strong advantage. These are common, time-tested courtesies that are unfortunately not so common anymore. Although not taught in business school, they can positively affect how others relate to you. Showing consideration for others with [...]
B2B or Not to Be? That is the Question!
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS ARE BASED ON YOUR CLIENT’S SUCCESS
We often hear, “Oh, we’re B2B (business-to-business), so we don’t have to worry about customers at the general public level.” The fact is, you do. It is an erroneous assumption that B2B is somehow insulated from the source of most income, the general public. If your client goes out of business, your B2B loses that [...]
Why We Write
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT COMPLICATED BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
We’ve been asked who we write for and why. The answer can be found in how we write. We learned most of our business knowledge the hard way. We write for you so you can avoid the painful lessons we have experienced first hand. We write to give you news you can use. Even though [...]
Job Descriptions – A Portrait or Snapshot
EVERY JOB CAN TAKE ON A LIFE OF ITS OWN – KEEP IT CURRENT
Job descriptions seem to have a certain amount of authority built into them. They can describe the job for the new hire and be a reference for the last word in duties. The problem is that nothing remains the same for very long. Constant operational changes and market pressures can make even new job descriptions [...]
Vacations Increase Creativity and Productivity
11 STEPS TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR VACATION
Some people have to be forced to take vacation. Some even feel guilty or “irresponsible.” Others rack up unused vacation time for its monetary value. Still others see honor in putting their job ahead of a timely break. Whatever your reason for not taking regular vacations, it can’t measure up to the benefits you and [...]
Kindred Spirits, Fellow Travelers, and Strategic Partners
GOING MY WAY - NEED A LIFT?
One of the most effective and often over-looked resources to build and grow your business is strategic alliances. “Partnerships” with other businesses and organizations who benefit by your success can help you meet your bills, get the word out about your company, and improve your image. Who succeeds if you succeed? As your business begins [...]
How to Talk to Your Computer Tech
PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCE SETTINGS!
Probably the most frustrating part of business today is our total dependence on our computers. It’s a true love-hate relationship. When computers go haywire, we’re stymied. We call our system’s administrator, tech support, or programmer for help. They usually fix the problem, but, in the process, can inadvertently create havoc. When you get your computer [...]
