Leadership: Living Agreeable in a Disagreeable World

Leadership: Living Agreeable in a Disagreeable World

“When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.” – Dr. Wayne W. Dyer One of the most important skills a good leader will ever develop is his or her ability to handle conflict in the workplace — or anywhere else, for that matter. And...
Know Your Exit Before You Enter

Know Your Exit Before You Enter

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” — Benjamin Franklin (This article is a follow-on from my “Top Ten Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Business” article.) Some years ago during the recession when one part of my small business began to suffer...
How To Lose A Valued Partner

How To Lose A Valued Partner

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, working together is success.” — Henry Ford No one can do their best life alone, nor can a business do its best alone. Our lives and our businesses operate best within community — personal and...
Creating Your Elevator Pitch

Creating Your Elevator Pitch

Take the time to prepare your elevator pitch. Practice it. Keep it current. If you do, you will increase your business. Of the many tools in your business development toolbox, being able to quickly and effectively communicate what your business does can mean the...
Tip: Use Mentor-Advocate Strategy For New Business

Tip: Use Mentor-Advocate Strategy For New Business

One big problem I have encountered when working with a new potential customer is that there are competing forces — some you can see and identify, and some you cannot. One of the great things I love about being an entrepreneur and small business owner is creating...