Category: Business Planning
The Power of Reinventing Yourself
This month I am excited to share the story of a man I met at a training course I ran a few weeks ago. Bob C. (pictured above) is in his early 60′s and he inspired me to think about the power we all have to reinvent and transforms our lives and businesses. If his [...]
Best Advice for Small Business Professionals
Enjoy this slideshow where experts from around the US share their insight about business growth! Best Advice for Small Business Professionals from Succeed: Small Business Network
Small Business Growth & Innovation Tips: January 2013
It’s January – when thoughts of resolutions and goals abound. There’s something exciting about a new start, a chance to correct past mistakes and leap forward. But, let’s face it, you can’t have a new start without first looking back and determining what worked, what didn’t and what you’re going to do about it. This month, [...]
Small Business Growth & Innovation Tips: October 2012
When you think of well-known brands, successful companies like Apple, Coca-Cola and Disney come to mind. You know what to expect from these organizations, their products and hopefully their leaders. Every encounter, from online to in-person, reinforces your belief about the company and its value to its customer base. This relationship, built on trust, fuels [...]
Biz-Edge Video Series: Episode Nine – The Importance of Understanding Your Competitors
Welcome to Biz-Edge where we answer YOUR business questions. In the ninth of the Summer 2012 Series, I address a question about understanding who your competitors are, even when they don’t look nor act exactly like you. Competitors don’t always offer the same product as you do. Therefore, in understanding and clearly defining who your [...]
Biz-Edge Video Series: Episode Eight – Gauging Interest in a New Product
Welcome to Biz-Edge where we answer YOUR business questions. In the eighth of the Summer 2012 Series, I address a question about how to best gauge interest in a new product. Market research is not just an option for large businesses. If you are thinking about launching a new product, it’s critical to gauge customer [...]
Small Business Growth & Innovation Tips: Summer 2012
SOMETIMES THE BEST INTERVIEWS HAPPEN WITHOUT SAYING A WORD! I’ve been interviewed on TV, radio, and in-person but not until last week did I have a completely silent interview… That’s right, I didn’t utter a word – I just let my fingers do all the talking – 140 characters at a time. The New York Times [...]
Biz-Edge Video Series: Episode Five – Are Business Cards Passé?
Welcome to Biz-Edge where we answer YOUR business questions. In the fifth of the Summer 2012 Series, I address a question about the importance of physical business cards in the networking process. With the prevalence of technology engrained in almost everything we do, is it time to get rid of physical business cards and begin [...]
Biz-Edge Video Series: Episode Four – What’s Luck Got To Do With Business Success?
Welcome to Biz-Edge where we answer YOUR business questions. In the fourth of the Summer 2012 Series, I address a question from a reader of my Small Business Growth & Innovation Newsletter about the role of luck in business. Are you seizing lucky business opportunities? I’m often asked why I wrote about the role of luck in business. [...]
Biz-Edge Video Series: Episode Three – The Art of the Pitch
Welcome to Biz-Edge where we answer YOUR business questions. In the third of the Summer 2012 Series, I address a question from a reader of my Small Business Growth & Innovation Newsletter about perfecting your elevator pitch. When was the last time you worked on perfecting your elevator pitch? At the heart of every business’ success story is [...]
