In 1938, Napoleon Hill published a business classic that is still read today, “Think and Grow Rich.” In “Think and Grow Rich,” Hill describes the concept of a “Mastermind.” In Hill’s book, the mastermind is for the purpose of enhancing the knowledge and skills of a single individual. In today’s …
When you lose an opportunity, do you wonder what went wrong? Do you ask your prospects: “Was there something I could have done differently to get your business?” Do you have a sales process that you follow every time, so that you know every prospect has the same opportunity to …
Are women business owners unique in the challenges that they face? Do they handle their challenges differently than men? Is it different being a woman business owner versus being a man business owner? In 2004, the National Association of Women Business owners conducted a survey and found the following were …
Often as a business owner you find that no two days are the same. With so many hats to wear, how do you decide which ones you wear every day no matter how involved your day gets? Do you even think about the fact that there are some things you …
As a business owner, executive or manager, do you find that there are never enough hours in your day? Do you get to the end of the day and wonder where the time went? You found yourself very busy, doing lots of important things, but you are not sure that …
Quarter 1 of this year is almost over, do you know how you are doing in your business? Are you on track for your annual goals in your business plan? Do you have a business plan? It turns out that more than half of people who start their own business …
When you started your business, did you do it so you could work 12+ hour days, not take vacations and make less money than you did when you had a job working for someone else? Did you think business ownership would make working for a big corporation look like a …
It seems like January is a tough month in business. If you ended 2009 on a high note, January starts everything fresh. If you didn’t have a great 2009, January is a time to reflect on how you can make 2010 better. Do you know what your goals are for …
Do you take time every year to develop a plan for the year? Many business owners don’t have a plan and that can get in the way of their success. Business owners who have a plan and review it regularly see better results throughout the year. If you want better …
And, welcome 2010. This year, I welcomed the year by explaining the difference between consulting and coaching. My intent was to have a lovely evening with family and friends and I did. Little did I know that you must always be ready to help people understand what you do. When …