There’s a great scene in “Casablanca” where Sam, the piano player gets the opportunity to move to a rival nightclub and perform for a lot more money: Rick (Humphrey Bogart): Sam, Ferrari wants you to work for him at the Blue Parrot. Sam (Dooley Wilson): I like it fine here. Rick: He’ll double what I […]
In business, the ideal outcome is the classic “win-win.” When you make a sale, your customer should benefit as should your business. I think there are a lot of opportunities for your small business to experience a win-win where the other “winner” in the equation is our country’s military personnel returning to private life. There […]
Just like there are several newspapers on sale at your local convenience store, there are several social media platforms available to you every time you get online. Just the other day as I was in the line to checkout at the grocery store, one tabloid had a headline declaring that there was trouble in Sandra […]
People can make – or break – your business. It’s a simple fact. You can’t build a successful and sustainable business single-handedly. But it’s not just about finding warm bodies – you need the right people in the right places who share your vision of success. Whether it’s your first hire, a professional advisor or a strategic partnership, the […]
Here’s a concisely curated collection of great small business information that was published throughout the last week. Leadership, management and productivity We use the language of war in business – rally the troops, battle for sales, win the contract – but when retired general Stanley McChrystal uses that language, he’s not speaking figuratively. In this […]