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Have you ever watched a favorite television show and wondered how a particular small business got the production company to make the show about them? You know the question you ask yourself – how do I get my business on TV? I’m sure you’ve seen at least one of these shows, especially if you’re a regular viewer of TLC or The Food Network. Read More

Internet access by smartphone is about to explode. 83% of the market has yet to purchase a smartphone, but that is all about to change. Will your customers change platforms? Read this. Read More

For the second time in my life as a freelancer I have used a VERY unorthodox approach to replace "down-time" with paychecks. It involves beginning a job...without one vitally important thing...having been hired. Sound crazy? It's not. Come see my system... Read More

Recruiting the right person for the job is a very serious business. One which even the most experienced managers and business people can get wrong. And that mistake can be extremely costly. Here are 10 key steps to helping you get it right, first time. Read More

Few businesses do well without a multi-tiered marketing and advertising plan, and one good tool for your small business arsenal that combines elements of both is direct mail.

This tried-and-true technique, in which a business owner sends a message or an offer directly to a customer or prospective client via mail, can help boost sales or move a product. Read More

Here are 10 businesses with potential for growth in 2010 that require little or no money to start. In many cases they can be run out of a home office. Most require minimal equipment beyond a computer, phone, printer, a few tools, and perhaps your car or truck. You won't need advanced degrees or highly specialized training beyond what you may already have or can learn on the job. They include... Read More

They employ a sales force with little or no experience and still manage to move a startling 200 million unites a year of a product not available in stores during the Spring season exclusively with an estimated annual revenue of $700 million a year. Yea, we're talking about the Girl Scouts and why wouldn't we want to get inside such an efficient and profitable sales operation? Here's an overview f Read More

Changing the look and feel of your brand can be a good idea to grow your business. These changes often involve updates or alterations to the actual product or service offering such as adding new features or attributes. Before you make changes to your brand get your customers involved. Read More

There are people who think the grass is greener working for another manager, then there are those who think they would be happier in another department, and there are always people who think it would be better to leave and go work for another company.

Although these scenarios will always exist, I am noticing a recent shift where things seem different. More than ever, I hear people talking abo Read More