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What’s the solid foundation for your business?

photo by pshutterbug Are you building your business on a shaky foundation?  When times are good, you can grow revenues and profits, even without a solid core for your business…however when times are tough (like the last couple of years), an unstable business is one that’s not going to last. What makes for a solid […]

Get your cup of Christmas Cheer and relax!

This is the perfect time of year to sit back and relax. Enjoy your family, enjoy your friends. Take some time to purposely not think about all the stuff you normally think about. Let your mind drift, play some games, read a great book, catch a movie…whatever works best for you. It looks like we’ve […]

Are you jumping right over the Marketing Strategy?

  Photo by andy_c Maybe this has happened to you.  You’ve got a great idea for a new product or a new business – something you just know people are going to be lining up to buy.  You do some quick back of the napkin business planning and realize that you need to get the […]

3 online Gifts to make your season!

In the spirit of the season, I wanted to share some really cool ‘gifts’ that I ran across this week – fascinating, helpful, interesting and fun.  I don’t know if you’ll get stuff this cool at home during the holidays (apologies if I’m spoiling you).  😉 Gift 1 – the Gift of Challenge Hopefully you’re […]

5 tools that go beyond the pen and paper approach

  photo by mangpages  The ability to have a strong handle on what needs to be done, when it needs to be done and who’s going to do it is often the difference between success and frustration.  I know lots of talented, fun and overall really nice people who are…for lack of a better word…unreliable.  […]

6 things to do when everything is crashing down on you

Ever have one of those days when you feel like it’s all about to come crashing down on top of you?  You’re moving as fast as you can – maybe you even feel like you’re productive  and in control, but you know there’s a wave that’s hanging over you. You’re feeling overwhelmed. I’ve had this […]