It's essential to be aware of who (or what) your business competition is and both the appropriate and inappropriate tactics that someone can deploy in defending your business against them in the marketplace.
My thoughts on wearing uniforms for your business, and my thoughts almost always 'yes.' Dressing for success is necessary, even without a formal dress policy.
A recent posting from Seth Godin emphasized your final destination on your entrepreneurial journey and just how final it really is (or is meant to be).
See the post at https://seths.blog/2023/06/when-we-get-to-where-were-go…
You've figured out what entrepreneurship really is and don't want that. That doesn't disqualify you from starting a small business or signing up for a side gig to bring more money in. Just know the reasoning behind what you …
Understanding your personal finances means knowing the difference between not wanting to spend over $200 and only having $200 to spend. Understanding your business finances means knowing the impact of what money you can brin…
Deciding that you have binged too many Gary Vee videos a few years back and the entrepreneur's life may not be all it's cracked up to be is an epiphany. This doesn't stop you from using your entrepreneurial mindset to help o…
Handshake deals have been made and lived by since the dawn of time. But this is the 21st Century, and we humans have repeatedly proven that we should not be such a trusting lot. Get all the essential terms and conditions of …
Hiring the help you need to succeed as a business is crucial. Paying those who help a fair wage is key. And if you can't afford to pay, that's where the real problems creep in.
The human mind has a hard time distinguishing a lived experience from one you would read, which is why the power of suggestion and 'fake it til you make it' can happen. But to be a top-level entrepreneur, you must know the d…
Make a list of things that make you happy to review when you need a boost. Put on it the things like walking outside with your dog, having a little dance party, going to the gym, going to the sauna, or reading a book you lik…
There are aspects of every job that have undesirable elements. This is even true if you have found 'work you love.' But you are not doomed to do all the work that tends to suck your life out.
When a person steals your idea and takes the glory and the credit, sit back and watch the show. They stole your idea because they have no ideas. You have plenty of ideas.
Just because you have some knowledge does not mean you're competent. The best business people are not the smartest people in the room, but they are smart enough to know they don't have to be and find partners or hired hands …
Rational exceptions lead people to ask for not rational exceptions being aked for because you made way for others. Without being cruel, write into policy that exceptions are for extreme and extra special cases and must be re…
Other than putting a Johnnie Taylor earworm in your head, the story of the old lady at the casino makes a great cautionary tale for a business in the need to hear some down home blues to battle the stress of running low on f…
Hire talented people to work for you at your convenience. Stop asking people who don't work for you to do tasks for them at their inconvenience.
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My new book, Simple Tips For Business Success: Solid Business Insights In…
Another do as a say, not as I currently do very well tip: keep a handle on your business expenses by logging each one daily, then following up wit ha weekly or bi-weekly reconciliation session. Give your accountant a gift as…
A job is a relationship where the power dynamic is not meant to be equal. But a job is hugely comparable with a personal relationship in the way that they have their seasons, and there are plenty of ways to fall into toxicit…
There are times when as an employer or an employee, you will not be able to generate a compliment necessary to have a feedback conversation using a compliment sandwich. Prepare yourself for very uncomfortable conversations. …
Everyone has great ideas that, with time, could prove fruitful as a business. But starting a business requires more than just a great idea. Without resources and capital now, that idea could quickly fade away.
Consistency is a crucial component to making money in business. You have to keep doing what is necessary to be successful day in and day out. This will create long-term positive habits that will help you make money in the lo…
Your ability to maintain a successful and profitable business is a superpower a typical human does not possess. And with your ‘great power’ comes the great responsibility to maintain a high level of service for your customer…
