Winston Churchill said, “Kites rise highest against the wind—not with it.” For businesses to succeed in a big way, owners need to use disruptive … Read more about Disruptive Thinking for Your Business
What’s Your Privacy Policy?
Facebook has recently come under government scrutiny with lawmakers and the Federal Trade Commission demanding that the company explain its privacy … Read more about What’s Your Privacy Policy?
What to Do about Social Media Cyber Vandalism
Social media cyber vandalism occurs when someone takes control of your social media platforms, such as Facebook or Twitter and uses it to misdirect … Read more about What to Do about Social Media Cyber Vandalism
Spring Cleaning for Your Business
Now that Spring has arrived, it’s a good time to clean house. This action can make you more efficient and save you money as well. Spring cleaning for … Read more about Spring Cleaning for Your Business
The State of Women-Owned Businesses
March is Women’s History Month and a good time to reflect on how women are doing in business. According to American Express’ 2017 State of Women-Owned … Read more about The State of Women-Owned Businesses
Perks Matter
Perks are short for perquisites, which Merriam-Webster defines as “a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages.” According … Read more about Perks Matter
Celebrations in the Workplace
Birthdays, promotions, retirements … there’s always an occasion to celebrate. There are some compelling reasons for companies to encourage these … Read more about Celebrations in the Workplace
Does Your Business Have the Flu?
A business can’t get the flu -- only people can. And this flu season has been a doozy so far and isn’t expected to subside anytime soon. There have … Read more about Does Your Business Have the Flu?
Black History Month and One Amazing Female Entrepreneur
Sarah Breedlove, who would later take the name of Madam C. J. Walker, was born in Louisiana on December 23, 1867; her parents were former slaves. … Read more about Black History Month and One Amazing Female Entrepreneur
Note to Self: Don’t Look Back!
Note to Self: Life doesn’t have do-overs, so we all have to make choices and live with them. You’ll make career choices that you’ll have to live … Read more about Note to Self: Don’t Look Back!
New Business Books for You
As I’ve quoted before: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” (Benjamin Franklin). With this in mind, I want to tell you about some new … Read more about New Business Books for You
New! New Year’s Resolutions
I’m sure that most business owners make resolutions each year with the best of intentions. At the start of last year I listed 10 New Year’s … Read more about New! New Year’s Resolutions
Looking Back on Build Your Business Radio
The final broadcast of my radio show was this month, closing out 10 years of hosting a podcast on wsRadio called Build Your Business and then the … Read more about Looking Back on Build Your Business Radio
Schedule a Coffee, Lunch, or other Meeting with…
As the year winds down, you may want to connect with certain people vital to your business. You can do this in person — have coffee, a lunch, or a … Read more about Schedule a Coffee, Lunch, or other Meeting with…
Sole Proprietorships Continue to Increase in Numbers and Profits
Each year the IRS releases statistics on various types of business entities, and looking at the numbers tells an interesting story. Recently released … Read more about Sole Proprietorships Continue to Increase in Numbers and Profits
