There is a belief for some people that if you are an entrepreneur you have to do everything yourself. It is the belief that says that you have to have all the answers, and that all the success rides on your shoulders. Not only is this belief completely wrong, it is also extremely dangerous! I…
When you think about the ways to improve your business, and create more success, what comes to mind? For many people things such as working harder, spending more time at the office, and seeking business advice come to mind. All of these are great things, and do contribute to more success in your business. But…
The beginning of April is one of my favorite times of the year. It is when we celebrate Easter. It is also the beginning of spring, and hopefully the beginning of warmer weather. But there is one other thing that happens each year in April, and it is my favorite event of the year. I…
The common belief seems to be that God and business don’t mix. In fact, the belief in America is really that God and everything else don’t mix. Most people try to keep their faith and their daily life separate. For most of my life – up until a few years ago – I was the…
As children in school we are constantly quizzed, and required to give answers to the questions that we are asked. The whole point of the public schooling system seems to be for us to develop the ability to answer questions. In fact, many kids are taught that if you can’t provide the correct answer you will never get…
We live in a world where technology is getting better and better each and every day. There are so many tools available, right at our fingertips, that just a few years ago may have not seem possible. I am a tech geek. The day the Apple announces the new iPhone each year is kind of…
It is more important than ever before to have a presence online, whether for your business or personal brand. As entrepreneurs it is critical to have a “home base” to operate from. Many people use Facebook as their “home base”, but it is extremely risky. Facebook, or any other social media site, can change their…
If you sell anything, whether it is a product or a service, there’s a good chance that at some point you have been asked to provide a discount. Many times it is enticing to offer a discount to secure a new client, or to receive some unexpected work. But what effect does doing so have…
Every year I set a goal to read 50 books. I am a firm believer that reading is one of the very best things that you can do with your time. There is so much knowledge that we can learn from others, and from their experiences. I find that books are one of the best…
Have you ever felt like you spend most of your day in your email inbox? Many people are bombarded with tens, or hundreds, of emails each day. We live in a world where we feel like we have to be connected and be available at any moment, and for many of us our email inbox…