by Wayne MessickFrom time to time I am asked by business advisors, senior level managers, and successors in privately held or family owned companies, if I have any special insights that will magically get the owners of their company to lighten up.
Why aren’t they willing to delegate some of their authority, upgrade their technology […]
by Heather DominickDid you know your first Energy Point can be found in your body at the base of your spine? This is the area where you house all of your ’security’ energy. It is literally about being supported in life. So it makes sense that this will pop up when building a business, right?
The […]
by TimKnoxLast week we talked about creating a “Startup Plan” for your new business idea. To catch you up, a Startup Plan is a detailed list of tasks and subtasks that must be completed in order to get you from the initial idea stage to opening day and beyond.
Starting […]
by Donna PriceStrategic planning and strategic leadership styles vary just as the employees and owners of companies involved in the planning process differ. Visit local bookstores or check on line to see hundreds of books claiming to have the secrets to a successful business and easy strategic planning. Technology and the Internet has forced companies […]
by Zack FairA business plan is the first thing that investors will ask to see when you approach them for a loan of any sort for your business. By providing investors with a detailed business plan that shows all aspects of your business you are showing them that you are a serious business entrepreneur, which […]
by Susan L ReidFor the mom entrepreneur, one of the best things about the Olympics is watching the “mommy” athletes, hearing their stories, and relating to them. With fifty percent of the people watching the Olympics this year being women, no doubt, women are getting far more out of the Games than just the fun […]
by Naz DaudWhen rapid business growth is on the menu, you might be considering franchising as a way to sky-rocket infrastructural development and revenue acceleration. For many this is a good choice, however for others it just isn’t going to work. In this article we explore traits that make your business model suitable for […]
by William LundHaving our pump manufactured in China was an interesting, and rewarding, experience.
We had determined that we could not make a profit with our product without finding a way to manufacture it for substantially less money than it was costing us at the time. My partner who does the marketing had met […]
by Robin MatukIs your email inbox a mess?
I learn a lot about a person from a glance at their email inbox or file management system. I recently worked with a client whose email inbox was, quite frankly, a mess. I define ‘mess’ by one or both of the following: too many unread messages and/or […]
by William LundI’ve raised money for this machine twice, once back in about 1974 and then again over the last four years or so. Let’s begin back in the early 70s, when I first started the project. I was in my early 20’s and bored one day, and I asked my father if he […]
by William LundI’ve been an inventor for over 35 years, and I still can’t believe how easy the internet is making it to become a successful inventor. The tools and resources one can find on the internet are mind blowing.
Patent searching will never be the same now that Google has a patent search service on […]
by Donald MitchellMost people have trouble deciding where to start when considering possibilities to establish a better business model. With these questions, you’ll make better changes . . . and faster.
1. Do you feel inspired by your organization’s current business model?
If you are like most people, the answer will be “no.” That’s just the […]
by Edward SavioDollar’s down. Gas is up. Market’s all over the place. House prices have fallen. People are keeping their wallets in their pockets.
Companies large and small are feeling the effects. Skittish investors notwithstanding, big companies can usually ride out a downturn in the economy.
It’s a lot harder for small businesses and entrepreneurs. […]
by gary PattersonNo company and/or industry today are immune from the escalating cost of crude oil. In an effort to address this growing concern, companies are seeking alternative, cost-effective ways to make every drop of fuel count. Although biodiesel is not a new type of fuel, its use has not been widely considered up until […]
by Susan L ReidOn August 15, 2008, the world cheered as Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson of the United States won the gold and silver medals in gymnastics at the 2008 Olympic Games. Watching their victory unfold was awe-inspiring. Made all the more so because of the unsettling start both women had at the beginning […]
by Trevor MauchAs I’ve said before, every business on the planet is in the business of MARKETING.
Yes, that includes you.
First and foremost you are a marketer, second you are an investor. You must know how to get leads in order to even have a chance to put your investment knowledge into action.
So, to get […]
by Craig MatticeWell, I finally found the time to read this book and only wish I had not waited so long. I have had this book sitting on my end table since just after Christmas as my wife bought it for me as a present. You know how people and books seem to […]
by Naz DaudFranchising your business can help you to achieve scale much quicker than you would otherwise be able to. It also means that you won’t have to raise as much debt and equity financing as if your business decided to go it alone. But, even if you’re sure that franchising is right for […]
by Andrew ShiveleyOne of the biggest risks you may ever take in your life, especially if you are only a teenager, will be leaving school and diving head-first into becoming a self-made entrepreneur. Many books about internet marketing it always start off with a quote that says something like “98% of people will fail to […]
by Katrina SawaSo, do you?
Volunteering for non-profit events is one thing I really love to do. One reason is because I’m not yet in a position of extreme wealth in order to give a ton of cash donations which many organizations of course need. So, instead I volunteer my time because while that is still […]