February 2011

Owner, Do You Have a Successful Business or Cracked Roller Blade?

February 20, 2011

Many entrepreneurs have businesses that run more like “Cracked Roller Blades” than what we envisioned when we first opened our doors. A roller blade (or business) that is not taken care of first develops a small crack. The crack gets worst with age and additional “incorrect” use. Finally, the crack destroys the foundation and leaves [...]

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Business Owner Blues? Get Rid of them Now

February 13, 2011

We all have that icky feeling about our businesses at times. It could be too much work, not enough organization, a problem employee that drains us of energy, or a feeling of “having no idea which direction to take, so let’s continue to do the same”. Many call it the business owner blues This Icky [...]

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People Pleasing Can Get in the Way of Business Success

February 4, 2011

It probably does, the question is how much. For me, it was more of a problem when I first started in the business, and it has gotten better over time with awareness. In the right doses, pleasing prospects and clients can lead to sales and continued business. If a person “knows, likes and trusts” you, [...]