Have you ever met with someone for the first time, and you assess them to be in a position much lower than they really are? Or have you ever had someone think that you are the janitor instead of the manager. There is no getting away form it. As humans, we judge by what we see, and although its not a fair barometer to predicate our assessment, its the way the world works.
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Never A Second Chance To Make A First Impression
Categories: Business | June 29th, 2008 | by admin | no comments
I Hate My Job - Should I Quit To Start My Own Business?
Categories: Education | June 12th, 2008 | by admin | no comments
Statistics tell us that about 80 percent of small businesses will go out of business the first year they’re in business. And of those that remain, 80 percent of them will not be in business 5 years from now. With figures like that, it’s easy to see that the failure rate of new businesses is staggering.
Make no mistake… those are alarming statistics!
Yet, even with those incredible numbers, people still quit secure and well-paying jobs or careers, hock everything they have, and take their dreams into the marketplace with little or no planning, and with little or no regard for the harshness and cruelty of what the marketplace can bring without proper planning.
The New Entrepreneur!
Categories: Uncategorized | May 11th, 2008 | by admin | no comments
There is a profound change coursing through our cosmos, our world, and our very beings in these times. Although not under the radar of the mainstream media, change and reinvention are occurring throughout governments, corporations, small businesses, communities, families, and even in our individual daily practices. Business as usual is out- Innovation, collaboration, and evolutionary impacts are in!
THE “JOB” is OBSOLETE
Nearly 10 years ago, one of my mentors, William Bridges, International Change Consultant, introduced the then, ground-breaking concept of You and Co., in his best-selling book by the same title. Bridges declared that the “job” is obsolete, and that it’s essential to re-position ourselves in order to function and thrive in an economy and workforce that continues to shift and depend more and more on outsourcing and consulting experts.
Creating A Brand That Is Authentic, Resilient And Disaster Proof
Categories: Uncategorized | May 1st, 2008 | by admin | no comments
Back when her unpopular TV show, “The Apprentice,” was on the air, Martha Stewart’s company lost 40% of its value. As the face (and name) of the company, people were clearly turned off by the experience of her in the “you’re fired” role.
Until then, we’d seen Martha striving for perfection in cooking, home decorating, entertaining, gardening and many other domestically oriented areas, all while cooing her catchphrase, “It’s a good thing.” We’d heard rumors she was a little testy behind the scenes, but who cares? I’d be cranky too if it meant my pies would turn out perfectly.
Five Big Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Small Business And How To Avoid Them
Categories: Uncategorized | April 23rd, 2008 | by admin | no comments
Many small businesses are stuck in limbo. Sales are sluggish or stagnant, and many small business owners have worn themselves out trying to be all things to their businesses. There are five big mistakes that small businesses often make that hamper growth and hinder business success. But, by taking some time to develop your small business, you can avoid these common mistakes. Even if you have made some of them, you can rebound and get your business back on track.
Small Businesses Can Thrive
Categories: Automotive | April 7th, 2008 | by admin | no comments
The advantage that small businesses have over the big boys is that they can make quick decisions in response to changes in the market place. Large corporations have to have a meeting about a meeting before they can have the real meeting to agree a change in direction!
Create Partnerships
Why not create partnerships with other businesses that are in a complementary business but do not compete with your own? Say you are a web designer. You can partner up with someone who provides SEO work. You benefit because you can get your customers websites higher on the search engines and in return they can provide you with leads of people they help that have shoddy websites.