While wreathes, mistletoe, and menorahs may seem a long way off, businesses should be gearing up now for the holiday season. Kiplinger is predicting … Read more about 5 Actions to Take Now for the Holidays
Disaster Brings Loss — Rebuilding Brings Benefits
September is National Preparedness Month, so on the heels of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria it seems appropriate to review what disasters mean to … Read more about Disaster Brings Loss — Rebuilding Brings Benefits
Terminology to Know
We’re living in an age of information overload, with large amounts of new information continually being created and bombarding us. Alan Toffler said … Read more about Terminology to Know
Capitalizing on Special Events like the Solar Eclipse
The solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, which is visible in much of the U.S., is a special event. It doesn’t happen every day. This type of eclipse … Read more about Capitalizing on Special Events like the Solar Eclipse
Transparency and Your Business Practices
Transparency in business means operating in such a way that everyone knows what’s happening. With social media, it’s virtually impossible not to be … Read more about Transparency and Your Business Practices
Best Business Books of All Time
The quotation that I keep taped to the top of my screen is from Benjamin Franklin: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” So I’m a big … Read more about Best Business Books of All Time
Living with Murphy’s Law
Murphy’s Law states that “anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” Edward Murphy, who is credited with the phrase, was an aerospace engineer who … Read more about Living with Murphy’s Law
Exit Strategy for Boomers
We can’t live forever, and planning an exit to our businesses is essential … for us, our families, our employees, our co-owners (if any), and our … Read more about Exit Strategy for Boomers
Technology or Talent: Where to Put Your Dollars
The media is flooded with stories on Artificial Intelligence (AI), some with dire predictions that it will soon eliminate a staggering number of jobs. … Read more about Technology or Talent: Where to Put Your Dollars
What’s Your Moon Landing?
On July 20, 1969, the U.S. space program put men on the moon. This was just a little over eight years after Alan Shepard became the first American to … Read more about What’s Your Moon Landing?
Announcing my FREE Webinar – Small Business Bootcamp
I'm excited to be Presenting a FREE, live webinar -- Small Business Bootcamp -- on July 26, at 8pmET! Find all the details here. Please help me by … Read more about Announcing my FREE Webinar – Small Business Bootcamp
10 Summertime Actions for Your Business – Video
Should You Buy Cyber Liability Coverage?
According to a report earlier this year, over three-quarters of data breaches occur at companies with fewer than 100 employees. The average cost of a … Read more about Should You Buy Cyber Liability Coverage?
Entrepreneurs Who Made the Revolution
Long before there were politicians (of any like), there were merchants, lawyers, farmers, and other entrepreneurs who got together in Philadelphia 241 … Read more about Entrepreneurs Who Made the Revolution
10 Summertime Actions for Your Business
Unless your business is season-sensitive (e.g., pool maintenance, lawn services), summertime may be a slow period for your business. Customers and … Read more about 10 Summertime Actions for Your Business
