Tag: small business

Is Good Enough… Good Enough?

Okay, so I was speaking with several business consultants... no, that's not really true; I was listening to several business consultants, and hoping that none of what they said would…
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It’s Not The Economy…

This past week, I had the opportunity to speak with an individual who was, to use his words... totally stressed out. Anxiety, pressure, fear, insomia, and anger... all were mentioned…
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Leadership and Marketing… Part III

So, the other day we began talking about the roles of Leadership and Marketing, and why they are so integral to a good business... and a good life. We also…
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Leadership and Marketing… Part II

So, yesterday I laid out seven reasons why so much of my time goes into thinking, writing, and teaching about Leadership and Marketing. I'll expand on the first two of…
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Leadership and Marketing… Part I

Because I don't believe in putting all my eggs in one basket, I am involved in leadership roles in several ventures, and have had multiple irons in the fire since...…
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All The Same…? Part II

Okay, so yesterday I introduced you to an expert (consultant) who makes his living going from live presentation to live presentation, lecturing business groups on his theory that live presentations…
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All The Same…? Part I

So, a while back I attended a mini-seminar by an expert (consultant) on the internet, and it's effect on turning your product or service into a commodity... whatever it may…
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A Little Margin, Please…

Ten years ago or so, I was waiting for a flight from... I think it was probably Chicago or Minneapolis to Denver or Phoenix. Oh well, I guess it's not…
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Is It Time For A Change…? Part III

Okay... so one other thought that I had while reading my last post (yes, I admit it... sometimes when I'm not reading your posts... I re-read my own!). Now, I…
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Is It Time For A Change…? Part I

Recently, I was speaking with an independent insurance agent who is feeling the effects of the self-serve internet age. They have traditionally carried a fairly significant mass-advertising budget, but now…
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