A couple of week ago, I enjoyed lunch with a colleague who stated she is glad 2011 is over. Are you glad to see it go, too?
My colleague expressed great joy that 2011 was coming to an end because Continue reading
My colleague expressed great joy that 2011 was coming to an end because Continue reading
One of the main activities a small business owner must pay attention to is Continue reading
When you think of yourself as managing a ‘small’ business, this thinking can create an illusion that fosters ‘smallness’ and a dangerous Continue reading
Here’s wishing you an attitude of gratitude.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving surrounded by friends, supporters, and loved ones.
Lorraine Lane
There’s no more important basic than showing your customers that you care about them.
I am sure that if I asked you about a time when you experienced a “don’t care’ attitude from someone you were doing business with, you could Continue reading
A local construction company foreman gathers his crew together every morning and reviews the plans. When he was asked why he does this, he answered Continue reading

I came across this Texas saying that refers to someone who is all talk and no action. This describes one of the biggest mistakes I see businesses owners make Continue reading
Do you find that on many days nothing gets crossed off your ‘to-do’ list because you get caught up in the crisis of the moment? You’ve planned your day, made the list of things that must be done and 10 minutes into your day, the phone rings Continue reading
Why do some businesses never make it?
These are questions that have haunted me for 15 years as I’ve coached many small business owners.
My theory is Continue reading
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Would you consider yourself to be a Networking Ninja? Developing some of the qualities of a Ninja would greatly enhance your Networking skills. The following characteristics are attributed to Ninjas: