Does that make sense? Yet, that is what I hear from a lot of prospective clients.
What that is saying is, “My Marketing Doesn’t Work So I’ll Never Do That Again!” (I’ve actually heard that statement).
Most small businesses don’t understand how to make it work, so they dip their …
MICRO = too close for comfort
When you stifle the creativity of your associates through
micro-management practices then your company pays
in lost profits.
Nothing kills the spirit of your associates quicker than a
boss or supervisor standing over every move that needs
to be made ea…
If you want to make money in the mailing list business, you should contact the state and federal government for sources of lists. What’s available? You wouldn’t believe it!
From many states you can get lists of licensed attorneys, accountants, real estate agents, veterinarians, barbers, …
Many professionals and managers are so involved in day-to-day crises and fighting fires that they forget about a key leadership characteristic: self-management. Effective leaders are first of all effective in managing themselves - their time, their focus, their emotions and their careers. It’s t…
Mark has an attitude! Mark had worked in an operational capacity in the plant of a mid-western uniform company for over eighteen years. He had held almost every job in the production end of the business, from janitor to purchasing. One morning the owner of the company called Mark into his office …
Starting a business is like starting your own baseball team. Start-up (Spring training) is when you are doing your research, deciding on a business name, zoning requirements, setting up your business, deciding on what form your business will take (sole proprietorship, corporation, LLC). You’re a…
“So much of what we call management consists in making it difficult for people to work.”
- Peter Drucker
Managing is often equated with controls rather than leading and developing a business. The manager feels more comfortable and secure when they are able to put in strict controls…