The age old question: are there more hours in a day? And, if so, where can I find them?
Time management is a tough task for all of us, particularly those of us managing the 24-hour demands of small businesses as well as our personal life. The best solution would be if there were actually […]
Archive for December, 2007
If you’ve ever considered getting a virtual assistant, now may be you chance to get started - for free! Elance is running a contest to Win A Virtual Assistant for 2008.
The grand prize is $5000 in credits redeemable for services purchased through elance. I know I’ll be entering the contest.
I’ve pasted details for the […]
You’ve heard it a million times: You must have a business plan to succeed.
It’s a no-brainer in the world of small business.
A business plan precisely defines your business, identifies your goals, and serves as your company’s resume. But more than that, your business plan should have a way for you to track […]
You’ve likely heard of him, but do you know what he was all about?
Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) pioneered the field of self-improvement, and became famous for courses he developed that focused on public speaking and interpersonal skills. Famous for many of his teachings, the core idea threading Carnegie’s books is that it is possible to […]
Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness
–Richard Carlson
The holidays.
For years I’ve heard about this being the most stressful time of the year for most people. But I never felt it. I mean a few presents? Gatherings with family & friends? Come on, that’s the GREAT part of life.
Besides, I […]
Our guest this week is Jill Jolley, founder of Jill’s Consultant List, A National Directory of Business Consultants, Experts & Mentors.
Jill is the epitome of someone who’s created their business as a way to achieve the lifestyle goals.
She lives in Carmel California and provides consulting services all over the country. Yet, she does this […]
I met my best friend in 2nd grade.
I was new to the class and remember being sat next to him. He was drawing an uncanny replica of Sylvester the Cat — ok, uncanny to my 7 year old eyes — but uncanny nonetheless.
When finished he handed it over to an eagerly waiting boy […]
If you’re like most small business owners, you probably have at least one habit you’d like to change or get rid of forever.
Perhaps you procrastinate making sales calls or forget to update your financial records in a timely manner.
As small business owners, we have the freedom to work at what we love, when we […]
I’m honored to have as our guest this week, Mr. Michael Feuer, founder of OfficeMax.
Mr. Feuer founded OfficeMax in 1988 with one store and $20,000 of his own money. The original plan called […]
