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No More No-shows!

It’s a common complaint from business owners I speak to… clients who cancel meetings at the last moment or simply don’t show up....

The Freedom of the Entrepreneu...

Among the many reasons for taking the risk to start your own business were the time and money freedom to be with those you love doing...

Management Decision-Making: Th...

No question. Financial accounting is an integral part of any business. There’s a big difference, however, between the financial...

How to Keep Your Top Talent

Employee turnover can be expensive, in terms of time and money. Direct costs of advertising, interviewing, and training are only the...

Is Competition Helping or Hurt...

As consumers, we love competition. All those great companies out there competing for our business by offering better quality, more...

Avoid Inventory Shortages Duri...

One of the biggest challenges for companies in an uncertain economy is the ability to finance inventory. Let’s face it, right now...

Are You Leaving Money on the T...

I’ve learned the hard way what works and what doesn’t in sales. Once in a while, I luck onto a process, a mindset, a bit of...

Productivity
Matters

What is your Productivity Plan? Over the years, I’ve had some inspiring, brilliantly satirical quotes tacked to my office...

Reflect. Rethink. Refocus.

Oh, the sweet breath of freedom. With the latest round of permissions granted by our governments, there is a sense of...

Partnership Agreements: It’s R...

You may not legally need a partnership agreement to enter into a business partnership. But like many relationships, people do not...

While the Cat’s Away ...

One of the first blessings for me when I started working with Dan Sullivan, The Strategic Coach back in the 80’s, was the...

Financing Business Growth

It may be counter-intuitive, but as your business grows, you will need more money to finance that growth. Some of it will be cash...

Thinking of Selling Your Busin...

Part of your vision for your business is likely that you will sell it at some point in the future. Rather than hoping and praying that...

Succession Planning: What is ...

So you’d like to sell your business for $5 million in about five years. That’s great! At least you have a target to shoot for. The...

Raising Money: Anchor Your Bus...

Many new entrepreneurs think that the business plan is the most important thing to complete in order to raise money for their...

A Mid-Summer Business Plan Adj...

You did the right thing by reviewing your business plan at the beginning of the year. Now seven months have passed and it’s time to...

Consultative Selling: The Alte...

Think about how a consultant, or a doctor or a lawyer works with a new client. They usually sit down and ask a lot of questions....

Is That Great Idea an Opportun...

All through your life, as you succeed at one thing and another, what appear to be Opportunities will crop up. Friends will suggest...

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