One of the most difficult aspects of working from home is discipline. Success hinges on sticking to your goals and completing tasks. A lack of discipline can result in a downward spiral that can eventually lead to a complete failure. So how do you stay on track? How can you make sure that you set goals and stick with them no matter what? Here Read More
In theory, free money in the form of grants, rebates and incentives to help businesses become more efficient is everywhere. But in reality, how do you get your piece of the pie? Read More
If you haven't seen this video yet, it's a must see about how fast change has come and where we are going. Read More
Jane is an experienced and successful district sales manager who could work in any industry and for any company. In fact, there are many Jane's in all companies. Jane is performance-driven, a very good coach and a people person. Each month Jane is put to the test with different sales reps she must coach to success. Read More
John Krech, owns ePhiphony, a one-person business that sells a patent-pending inventory optimization software called Phitch, designed specifically for small business owners. John discusses what makes Phitch unique (it uses a new metric, called "economic profit", to determine ideal inventory) and how small business owners should manage their inve Read More
Behind every statistic about whopping job losses and the shrinking economy are thousands of small businesses battling the everyday realities of trying to survive with less staff and fewer customers. Three weeks ago, a group of entrepreneurs from peer advisory group The Alternative Board (TAB) gathered to discuss their view from the frontline of the Read More
Being in transition is tough so advice is often offered with a spoonful of sugar. While well intentioned, however, I think that approach sends the wrong signal to those most in need of candor. Read More
One needs to go beyond reading and reflection in order to get the full benefits therefrom. Again, in the context of managing business and people, you need to immerse yourself on the experience itself. Otherwise, in my experience then, you will not lend credibility in what you teach. Read More
One of the most important aspects of managing your own business is managing its money. Your success and profitability hinges considerably on how you invest and spend money into your business. You should use money in the most productive and profitable way like a good servant. Read More
According to health authorities in this country and around the world, the H1N1 strain of influenza (Swine Flu) continues to pose a threat to public health and safety. More than just the bottom line, the safety of employees -- often family and friends -- is the priority of entrepreneurs. Planning and preparedness are therefore the key to meeting Read More
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