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Long Term Focus for Small Business

Jun 24, 2013 By Fran Tarkenton

As a small business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of an average day. Especially when work piles up in and around the office, entrepreneurs don’t always take the time to consider the long term impact of what they’re doing. Here are a few things to keep in mind that will help you promote the long term success of your business when the going gets tough.

Filed Under: Strategic Planning Tagged With: Communications, Leadership, Planning, Relationships, Time Management

What are the adv/dis of a “Strategic Alliance”?

Jun 20, 2013 By Fran Tarkenton

Strategic alliances can vary from simple joint marketing agreements to full-fledged joint ventures. We do not know the specifics of your plans but typically strategic alliances are formed for the purpose of collaborating on new technology or product development…

Filed Under: Risk

Forming a General Partnership?

Jun 12, 2013 By Fran Tarkenton

Doing Business As (DBA) name, assumed name, fictitious name, and trade name generally refer to the same thing, but business name registration laws and processes do vary by state.

Filed Under: Starting a Business

What are some resources to meet Angel Investors for funding a business?

Jun 3, 2013 By Fran Tarkenton

Of course, the angel investor category can include family, friends, and business associates. Also, the type of business venture and amount of capital needed can influence where to look for angel investors. For example, your local accountant, lawyer, banker, or another business contact…

Filed Under: Starting a Business

Let’s Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day!

Apr 23, 2013 By Fran Tarkenton

April 24, 2013 was Administrative Professionals Day. It’s an important day to remember the important work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other professionals.

Filed Under: Operations Tagged With: Assistants, Holidays

Be Greener on Earth Day 2013

Apr 19, 2013 By Fran Tarkenton

Today is Earth Day 2013, and it’s a time for business owners to think about their green initiatives and the things they can do to be more green. Office Depot surveyed 1,000 small and medium-sized business about their environmental consciousness, and they had some really interesting results. I want to share some of the highlights—maybe they’ll help your thinking about these questions.

Filed Under: Green Initiatives Tagged With: Expenses, Green Business, Innovation, Relevant Benefits, Saving Money

Maximize Your Giving by Avoiding Takers

Apr 12, 2013 By Fran Tarkenton

The difference between givers who climb the success ladder and those who struggle comes in who they do their giving to. The most successful givers are strategic when they give: they will give generously to fellow givers as well as to takers, but they will be very cautious about giving to takers.

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Culture, Establishing Priorities, Keys to Business Success, Leadership, Personal Outlook, Relationships

A Sense of Desperation

Mar 27, 2013 By Fran Tarkenton

We are all going to experience failure and disappointment in our lives. The key to success, including in business, is reacting the right way. We all need that sense of desperation, that driving motivation to do whatever it takes to make it. We need to feel a little uncomfortable and use that as a spur.

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Leadership, Mistakes, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Outlook, Solving Problems

Building a Team through Shared Goals

Mar 25, 2013 By Fran Tarkenton

For any business to succeed, you have to build a team that works together. That team includes you as the business owner, any employees you have, your vendors, your partners—everyone who is part of running your business. When it comes to building that team, although talent is important, a cohesive group that sticks together is the number one priority.

Filed Under: People Skills Tagged With: Culture, Hiring, Leadership, Managing Employees, Philosophy, Setting Goals

Go for the Win-Win

Mar 21, 2013 By Fran Tarkenton

If a business owner were just thinking of himself or herself, then the business would never make it. Sure, things might be ok for a little while, but long-term sustainable success only comes when your business is focused on other people. Going for a win is not enough; you need the win-win.

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Culture, Customer Experience, Differentiation, Leadership, Managing Employees, Partnerships, Relationships, Value

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