Best Business Practice Guide

Do you run your business using best business practices? You probably have a feel for some best business practices if you have been in business for a while. But chances are you are paying attention to some areas more than others. Over the years that I have worked with small to medium sized businesses to […]

Should you trade or barter your services?

In my opinion, NO! I am not a fan of trading or bartering of business services…generally speaking. I do believe it may make sense for certain types of solopreneurs who have similar pricing and service delivery. For example, an aesthetician trades a facial for a massage from a massage therapist. That makes some sense. But […]

How to Succeed at Short Term Planning – Webinar

It’s not a secret that long term planning one of the keys to success in achieving your dreams for your business and your life. I’ve given talks and written articles about the importance of planning for the next 3, 5 and 10 years. But short-term planning, the next day, the next week, the next month […]

10 Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Business

Even the smartest small business owner can do dumb things now and then. Unfortunately, some mistakes can kill a company. Just ask Jeff Seifried, small business coordinator for the City of Aurora, Colo., and Peter Tourtellot, chairman of the Turnaround Management Association. They, along with other experts who prefer to keep their observations anonymous, have […]