Ken Auletta, in his new book  Googled: The End of the World as We Know it, gives us ten basic business lessons that we should learn from Google.  CNN Money.com recently featured an article written by Auletta which should be read…

A question to ask yourself each night is:

 What have you done to promote your business today?

Other valuable questions are: 

  • What did you learn today?
  • What new promotion did you hear about this week that you could adopt or adapt for your business?
  • What…

Ever now and again, I make a post just to make us think and call it “Today’s One Minute Wisdom” because that is about all the time it takes to read.  As we approach the 4th quarter–our busiest season–here is…

When I first started this blog, I decided that creating a sucessful business is about more than just making money.  Since I use this blog to say what I want to say and to tell it as I see it,…

What if you discovered you only had one year to live?  Morbid subject?  Perhaps.  But it’s a question that we should all stop and think about occasionally.

What would you do with that last year?  What would you do differently?  Would…

A growing business needs referrals.  But are you having a difficult time getting those referrals?  If so, ask yourself this question:  Why would someone refer people, who trust them, to you?

If you can’t answer that question quickly, REID ON. .…

monopolyKen Blanchard, author of “The One Minute Manager and other business books” , told the story about the little boy who really wanted to beat his grandmother at Monopoly.  He studied.  He practiced.  He learned.   Until one day, he beat…

Occasionally, we find a quote from someone that we think is Right On Target!  Here is one from Steve Jobs:

“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who…

Everyone needs a helping hand.  Whether you’re starting a new business or trying to grow an existing one, a helping hand can make the difference between success and failure.

Watch this video and then come back:

Everyone Needs A Helping Hand

Did you…

A recent editorial in Specialty Food Magazine reminded us:
“During this recession, many of us are finding it challenging just trying to make the right decisions about our finances and our businesses.  But it is more important than ever to think…