Have you ever felt that some people just have better luck than you do? Well, maybe there's more to it than that and all we really have to do is pay attention...check out this New York Times article: How to Cultivate the Art of Serendipity … [Read more...] about It May Not be Just Dumb Luck that Separates Us from the Innovators!
Know Your Numbers
Your numbers tell the whole story in your business. How well do you know them? For a great "Back to Basics" review of your fundamental Business reports, check out this informative overview of basic business financial reports presented by my FocalPoint colleague, Greg DeSimone. … [Read more...] about Know Your Numbers
Ten Essential Steps to Start a Successful Business
Ten Essential Steps to Start a Successful Business Starting and launching a new business or expanding an existing one can be very exciting but there are a lot of minefields along the way. We want to be successful, whatever that means to each of us. But, there are common challenges to all new and expanding businesses, whether we’re taking our first step into the unknown or if we’ve made that leap a dozen times before. So, what does it take to minimize the risk and avoid the traps that can sink … [Read more...] about Ten Essential Steps to Start a Successful Business
Are You Ready to Take the Leap to Own Your Own Business?
Are You Ready to Take the Leap to Your Own Business? Making the decision to start a new business can be really exciting. But before you start signing paperwork and designing logos, you will want to think through the possible consequences, challenges, and sacrifices to come as a result of starting a new enterprise. Do you have a reliable support team in place? It is one thing to come up with a great idea for a business. Moving forward from that point is another matter. To get ready, you … [Read more...] about Are You Ready to Take the Leap to Own Your Own Business?
How to Make S.M.A.R.T. Business Decisions – It’s Not What You Think
With all the stress and frustration in a normal business day, having to make difficult decisions or being confronted with challenging situations can be all the more stressful. Having a solid practice for making these decisions can make all the difference in your ability to move forward and create successful results. Read More How to Make S.M.A.R.T. Business Decisions - It’s Not What You Think! We business owners encounter a lot of stress throughout the day. Even when we are supposed to … [Read more...] about How to Make S.M.A.R.T. Business Decisions – It’s Not What You Think