Your focus right now might be on the end of Q3 and into Q4, but a new fiscal year will be upon us before we know it. Is your small business ready for Q1? If you don’t hit the ground running during the slower period for most businesses, you may lose traction before the year […]
Personal Readiness
Should You Cast Your Net Where the Big Fish Swim?
This is one of those “My dad used to say” homilies. You’ve probably heard the accompanying “It takes just as much effort to sell a small deal as a big one,” over the years. It is not that simple in the business world The truth of this is more nuanced. Some businesses will prosper in […]
6 Ways to Start Learning for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
One of the simplest questions I get from aspiring entrepreneurs, and ironically one of the hardest, is “How do I start?” I want to tell them to just start anywhere, but I realize that most have no idea where anywhere is. They just aren’t prepared for the life they want, and are really asking me […]
Does Everyone Need Coaching?
Participating in a webinar the other day, for a moment I was stumped by a question, “Does everyone need coaching?” I guess, more than being stumped, I was stunned with the question. But on reflection, it’s an important question, or at least one that many are confused about. To answer this, we have to look […]
Focusing on the True Objectives of Entrepreneurship
A while back I flew to San Francisco to attend a pitch competition hosted by Plug and Play Tech Center, one of the largest startup incubators in the country. But when I arrived, I realized I hadn’t brought suitable clothes for a business presentation (pants in particular). So I improvised. I ran to the nearest […]
Do You Have What It Takes to Become a CEO?
What makes a CEO? From educational backgrounds, to work experience, and personality traits, this infographic looks at the magic formula that makes a successful CEO, whether you run a small business or a large corporation.
How to Get Your Groove Back
Reaching a certain level of personal or business success takes a lot of focus, grit and hard work. But now I believe that getting back to success once you have lost it is even harder. And here is why.
