Jan
14
Eben Pagan, one of my favorite Internet gurus, is launching a new “money program.” There are a bunch of these coming up now as information marketers see the need and want to fill it. Eben’s however, is of exceptional quality. And as is usually his custom, he is giving away a TON of good free [...]
Tags: economic downturn, entrepreneur, grow business, recession, small business
family business,financial analysis,New Economy,professional growth
Dec
16
As we move into the main part of our Holiday season, this video is most relevant. It is thought provoking, funny, heart-warming and profound. There are many ideas herein to think about as a small business owner: how we treat our employees, the culture in our companies, etc., as well as life itself. It lasts [...]
Tags: business coach, employee motivation, entrepreneur, family business, grow business, management, small business
family business,management,People,professional growth,strategy
Nov
08
Last Wednesday morning, my good friend Marc Beneteau interviewed Mike Jay on an international teleconference and got him to share his latest thinking on “Tools For Personal and Professional Development In The New Normal“. Marc really got got him on a roll and even Mike was surprised at some of the things he said! Hear [...]
Tags: business coach, business growth, economic downturn, entrepreneur, grow business, small business, strategic plan, strategy
family business,New Economy,professional growth,strategy
Nov
01
Last Tuesday night I interviewed Mike Jay on an international teleconference and made sure I got him to share his latest thinking on “The New Rules For Happiness and Success: What Every Person Needs To Know To Succeed In the New Economy“. I really got got him on a roll and even Mike was surprised [...]
Tags: business coach, business growth, economic downturn, entrepreneur, grow business, small business
New Economy,Planning,professional growth,recession
Sep
28
Productivity coaches and the seminars and so on always tell us we should set goals; they always have all kinds of high-minded reasons why it will boost productivity, etc. Wouldn’t it be easier and more productive to just get going? Well, that’s sort of like deciding you want to go on vacation and then getting [...]
Tags: business coach, business plan, entrepreneur, grow business, management, small business, strategic plan, strategy
business plan,management,Planning,professional growth,strategy,Taking Action
Sep
16
Are you the great-guy CEO who loves to be loved by all your employees? Do you have an “open door policy?” I have a challenge for you – CLOSE YOUR DOOR! Think about it – open door policies are for big businesses that need a strategy to break barriers. Small businesses don’t have those barriers. [...]
Tags: business coach, entrepreneur, grow business, small business
professional growth,Taking Action
Aug
16
Are you the great-guy small business owner who loves to be loved by all your employees? Do you have an “open door policy?” I have a challenge for you – close it! Think about it – open door policies are for big businesses that need a strategy to break barriers. Small businesses don’t have those [...]
Tags: business coach, entrepreneur, management, small business, time management
management,Planning,professional growth
Jul
19
Carol Roth has some nice tips on her edgy business blog. Check it out here: http://www.carolroth.com/unsolicited-business-advice/?p=1644 Here are a few to get you started: Give to Get Stay Focused Wise Words From Henry Ford Just Don’t Do It! These 163 bits of wisdom were culled from 163 different business owners and experts. Great stuff to [...]
Tags: business coach, business growth, small business, strategy
management,professional growth
Jul
14
Here’s a great little list from Michelle Blakeley’s blog to challenge you and get you going – if you take time to read this list, you’ll for sure find something that stimulates you with a new business idea or gets you off your *&/?# to work ON your business instead of just IN it: http://ht.ly/2aVpm. [...]
Tags: business coach, business growth, entrepreneur, grow business, management, small business
professional growth,strategy
Jul
01
Here is an EXCELLENT little piece on how to be a more effective small business owner. It’ll only take you 5 minutes or so to look these over; at least one should hit home. Then – make a change and watch your bottom line grow up! Here’s the link: CLICK HERE Enjoy! And, let us [...]
Tags: business coach, entrepreneur, management, profit, small business
management,professional growth,sales