Management

Delegate till it hurts!

November 6, 2009

We hold on to “comfortable drudgery” that we should delegate, to avoid crucial, but uncomfortable, tasks.

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What are the leading indicators of business success?

October 15, 2009

With the entrepreneurs and small business owners I work with, here are some of the personal success indicators I look for.

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The Power of a Strong #2

September 24, 2009

“What I can do in my business if I’m not in charge of day to day operations”

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When Do Companies Stop Being Creative?

September 24, 2009

9 creativity killers for small business owners. Failure of creativity follows shifts in the attitudes of the owner and other key people

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Who Is the Carrier of Your Company’s Culture?

September 24, 2009

Q. If I have a virtual company, how can I have the kind of company culture I want? (question on LinkedIn) A. Who is the carrier of your company’s culture? You, of course, plus the people who work for your company. (And to an extent, customers and others who influence it with their expectations.) The [...]

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Women vs. Men Business Owners

August 20, 2009

I found that men business owners worked much longer hours than women owners, not because they had to, but because they thought it was required

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How Much Time for Admin?

August 4, 2009

If an admin asst. frees you up a few hours a week, you can use that time to build your revenue much more than your admin costs you.

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Do I Have to Work All the Time?

August 4, 2009

A solopreneur who gets stuck in the 24/7 habit virtually guarantees he or she will remain a tiny operation.

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Has Your Company Stopped Being Creative?

June 30, 2009

I see small companies launch in a burst of creativity, then slowly lose their creative edge over time. Why?

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