Recent Blog Posts
You Better Eat Your Google Fiber
This really isn't an article about how to help your business, not yet at least but it is something that I am very excited about. A few weeks ago Google announced it is getting into the Internet Service Provider (ISP) business which they have titled as Google Fiber....
Don’t forget the respect
Your priorities shift when the economy has your business grasping for the seat before the flush sucks all of your hard earned money in, and it’s easy to forget that respecting your staff members can actually save you some dollars and sanity. Research has shown that...
Prevention is Better than Cure
To grow a valuable business - one you can sell - you need to set up your company so that it is no longer reliant on you. This can be easier said than done, especially when, like a PR consultant or plumber, what you are selling is your expertise. To scale up a...
That Familiar Face
An interesting observation was pointed out to me a little while ago. The more you see a stranger in a none consequential way, the more approachable they become. Only because they become a familiar face and you start to build a perceived trust. The likelihood of one of...
Conflict in the Workplace
I have seen my fair share and somewhat ashamed to say that I myself have been involved in a few conflicts in the workplace. Conflict is a natural part of human behavior and no matter where you go it will happen. The key is to understand how to approach the issue at...
WEN Business Trade Show
The Women's Entrepreneurial Network (WEN) annual Business Trade Show and Social is just around the corner. Take this great opportunity to showcase your business and meet other businesses at the WEN Business Trade Show and Social on Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:00 -...
Being Proactive in Selling a Business
During these Olympic times, many business owners believe the act of selling their business is similar to passing the baton in a 400 meter relay: once you're finished running, you get to relax. In reality, buyers will insist that you stay on for a transition period —...
Don’t be a Cheapskate.
A few years ago I had a client who was a huge cheapskate. He was so concerned about money that he couldn't see past it to see that his business was failing. The sad thing was his products were actually really good but his store looked like it hadn't been updated since...
Four Letter Words do Reflect Values
According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 64% of employers said that they’d think less of an employee who repeatedly uses curse words, and 57% would be less likely to promote that person. Does your office culture promote naughty words? Many businesses with a relaxed...
The Core of Your Business
We have all heard a manager joke to employees saying “Do what I say, not what I do”. Managing by modeling the behavior we need is an important first step in Great Leadership. If we want our employees and peers to be on time, we need to be on time ourselves. If we...