It takes a lot to get a business started – getting it off the ground is a big deal.  But the challenge doesn’t end there.  Businesses fail a lot early (50% in the first 4 years) but they generally don’t fail because it’s a bad business, but rather because keeping it going is too hard…too […]

I recently ran across a website Simply Noise ; it’s a noise generator. I find it helps with concentration when I am working. It is especially helpful for those who live with tinnitus (ringing in your ears). So far, Brown/Oscillating is my favorite.  (If you’re looking for an in-depth description of different kinds of noise, […]

One of the ‘secrets’ to long term business success is to build your business as if you’re going to sell it…whether you actually intend to sell it or not.  This shift in mindset – looking at your business as an asset that you can and should be improving – helps you prioritize and focus on […]

It’s no secret – a lot of entrepreneurs and business owners are motivated by excitement.  It’s a ‘thrill of the hunt’ type of thing.  Obviously there’s risk in making that first big jump to start up a business, but clearly many business owners continue to crave excitement beyond the start-up phase.  We all know business […]

Bon Appétit! This week kicks off Restaurant Week in several cities across the country, including Kansas City. It is a great opportunity for restaurants to showcase their cuisine and entice food lovers to get out of the house and try a new establishment or revisit an old favorite. In the KC metro, this annual event […]

It takes real effort to stay sharp – in fact most performance (whether it’s you or your team or both) naturally degrades over time if you don’t do anything to address it. It’s not rocket science, but this outrageous insight came to me this morning while I was shaving. It turns out that I have […]