2024-03-09 00:20
As a business owner you must quantify how you make money.
1. To make money we must define our profit points.
The Business Dictionary defines profit point as – A Point in t… Read More
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2024-02-04 06:09
Come on, let’s face it. We all think we’re kind of special. Deep inside the
human psyche, we all want our life to have meaning. To know we are individuals,
unique and important i… Read More
2023-12-21 10:23
Every business owner should be informed regarding the rules and regulations that govern their industry. This gives us peace of mind, and may limit being hit by – fines, penalties and t… Read More
2023-12-14 10:07
When looking at the difference between marketing versus sales, the error lies in approaching them the same way. To make things easier, smaller companies tend to combine the two in one divisi… Read More
2023-12-05 09:51
Every industry undergoes change. Today, these changes happen rapidly due to the widespread adoption of technology, innovation and evolving communication formats. So, when is it time to make… Read More
2023-11-26 09:44
Understanding payroll can be a confusing endeavor. There are so many rules, laws, requirements, statues, and factors. In the end, payroll can make or break even the toughest of busines… Read More
2023-11-16 09:04
Small business payroll tax is just one part of the overhead cost of having employees. Overhead is a generic term referring to costs above normal operational costs. For employees, this means… Read More
2023-11-07 16:33
If one wanted, there’s insurance for pretty much anything. Many self-employed individuals have no type of insurance at all. Business insurance should be purchased as business grows. Th… Read More
2023-10-27 16:16
To build your small business confidence is important to maintain your competitive edge. Here are 5 areas that will slowly sap your confidence, unless you strengthen them.
Build your… Read More
2023-10-17 16:15
After 35 years of business experience, both in success and failure, I’ve finally found the 5 reasons startups fail.
And I didn’t learn it from my MBA or even the extensive res… Read More
2023-10-07 15:40
Understanding financial statements including income, balance and cash flow on the corporate level takes both time and training. Knowing how to read these are vital for an investor looking at… Read More
2023-09-27 15:33
Choosing accounting methods depends on a few things. The first system is the Cash Accounting Method which recognizes revenue and expenses only when money changes hands. Basically, there are… Read More
2023-09-18 07:56
Deep Work was popularized by The author Cal Newport in – Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. “Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a c… Read More
2023-09-09 12:24
As a university professor and public speaker of 40 years, I can still get pre-presentation jitters. This is why I continually sharpen my presentation skills. First, we will begin by looking… Read More
2023-08-28 11:20
A simple performance management roadmap basically starts from knowing where we are today, and ending where we want to be some point in the future. It revolves around managing our assets and… Read More
2023-08-14 10:35
Profit drag is a term I made up and not a terminology you’ll find in business journals. At least not yet.
Profit drag happens when weak areas of our business continue on and on. Ne… Read More
2023-08-01 10:20
To increase profits, small business owners often think they need to increase sales, add new product, start a new marketing plan, or work harder. But there’s a different between increas… Read More
2023-07-21 19:17
Turning a profit, positive cash flow, financial gain and in the black are all terms for making money. And the best motivator for keeping your business open. However, wading through data to d… Read More
2023-07-04 18:06
Who will do the work, is a question most sole proprietors fail to ask. Doing everything yourself will eventually burn you out. Typically, small businesses only start with a few people… Read More
2023-06-24 15:32
Without a strong operation, you won’t have a strong business. How to manage operations is all about efficiently managing what you do and how you do it. It starts in the office, runs t… Read More
2023-06-14 15:30
When it comes to small business promotion ideas, there’s many ways to market a product or service. Common ways include – advertising, personal selling, sales promotions, public r… Read More
2023-06-04 14:49
Turning a self employed individual into a company owner begins by hiring your first employee. Being self-employed comes in a variety of flavors. There’s the freelancer, independent con… Read More
2023-05-26 11:10
After starting and selling two successful companies, I was ready for a new challenge – starting a company in another country. I began with a round-the-world scouting trip going to the… Read More
2023-05-17 11:13
There is a joke that says, “If you want to get rid of a cold, give it to someone else”. Of course, when you give things to people, a cold is the last thing that comes to m… Read More
2023-05-10 10:52
It helps to remember human nature if we want to stop making excuses. Anyone who has raised children realizes that we pretty much begin life with this amazing ability to make excuses. It does… Read More
2023-05-01 09:02
To determine success one must establish evaluation benchmarks. The term benchmark comes from cut-out horizontal areas surveyors made in stone structures. Then metal brackets were forced into… Read More
2023-04-23 20:15
The famous artist Henry Hartman once said, “Success always comes when preparation meets opportunities”. Webster’s defines opportunities as, “a good chance for progres… Read More
2023-04-14 10:54
To Establish Routines, we must recognize its importance. The website OnDeck has an interesting article called: The Work Routines of 40 Successful Business Leaders. This has simple work habit… Read More
2023-04-05 03:45
When it comes to planning for success, people don’t plan to fail. They just fail to plan. This should be a phrase taught to every business student around the world. Because of the time… Read More
2023-03-26 03:09
It is estimated that only 5% of the population takes time to set goals and write them down. Benjamin Mays, minister to Martin Luther King Jr., said it best – “The tragedy of life… Read More
2023-03-17 10:28
When it comes to finding success, it helps to establish a purpose for your life and company. Writing mission statements is the first step to officially begin your business. To start let&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-03-08 20:25
When it comes to success and organization ideas, there’s no better place to start than math. There’s a branch of Mathematics called Order Theory that studies various kinds of bin… Read More
2023-02-27 19:27
Success in business and life has a starting point. Make a decision and take action. We’ve all heard the phrase “Make up your mind”. My father used to say “indec… Read More
2023-02-14 11:54
Love em or hate em, the Academy Awards are rarely without controversy. Learning from the academy awards in regards to controversy should really be given top prize. Or at least a giant gold s… Read More
2023-02-07 16:08
Successful businesses always Fulfill Customer Needs. Sometime its all about finding the right location and providing the right services. Each style of business has specific needs unique to i… Read More
2023-01-28 16:39
You must define your product. What exactly do you do? People will ask this question often. It’s hard to answer the where, when, how and who questions without first knowing your what!
O… Read More
2023-01-21 19:06
The reason we chose 21 great ideas to fund your business was because it often requires more money than individuals can afford. One business expression is “To make money. Use someone el… Read More
2023-01-17 17:34
The small business first step is knowing why you’re starting your company in the first place. The first step is to define your why. One of the most popular TED Talks is called St… Read More
2023-01-12 06:12
Starting your business part 4 starts by knowing the importance of understanding market timing and marketing trends. During a popular TED Talk, Entrepreneur Bill Gross spoke about the differe… Read More
2023-01-03 01:54
As a small business owner, a smartphone is a useful tool. As a human, I’m not so sure. Especially, with our tendency to take the path of least resistance.
William Griffith a cellular n… Read More
2022-01-05 05:25
I’ve spent a lot of time studying the concept of thinking clearly. After reading numerous research articles, studies, books, and varying opinions I noticed this recurring theme –… Read More
2021-12-15 02:01
Before I go on, let me make one thing clear. If wearing masks, getting 3 vaccine shots, and social distancing make you feel safer, then go for it. But making these mandatory throughout socie… Read More
2021-10-28 12:33
Some would say risk aversion is all about self-preservation. Stopping us from touching a hot stove, standing near a cliff, or “talking back” to our parents. It’s a built-in… Read More
2021-09-14 13:10
We all need to learn how to respond and not react. And, there’s no better time to do so than during a pandemic. So, first, let’s look at the difference between the two.
Accord… Read More
2021-08-30 23:35
When it comes to restoring joy. We must answer two questions.
Question 1 – What is Joy?
Websters defines Joy as:
The emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or… Read More
2021-08-16 04:58
The idea of a survival mode is typically a short-term fight, flight, or freeze response to an outside influence. Like a life-threatening virus spreading around the world. It’s the inst… Read More
2021-08-10 00:59
Before we begin, being authentic isn’t reflective of today’s self-absorbed – me-centric – cancel culture looking to punish anyone not living up to some preconceived v… Read More
2021-07-29 05:27
Being able to focus on habits instead of outcomes relies on our ability to know what’s important. Is the outcome more important than how we get there? Is our weight problem genetic or… Read More
2021-07-20 01:49
Here’s a useful addition to our many resources. Submitted by Porch.com
Whether you rent your home or have a mortgage, total monthly costs can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, th… Read More
2021-03-24 06:49
We don’t find success. We make it. In the Ten Commandments of Success, we look at easy-to-understand and follow principles.
Click on each link to visit our useful articles on succes… Read More
2021-02-17 10:53
Here are the 3 ways to make money.
1. Do something for other people who will pay you money. Called a job.
2. Make something or provide a service and charge money. Called a business… Read More
2020-12-22 20:18
It’s fair to say. 2020’s been problematic to most of the planet. And it’s not often the entire world has a bad year. However, one can find hope even when things look bleak… Read More
2020-08-15 07:30
People throughout the ages probably had Political Derangement Syndrome. Thinking their current political climate was somehow unique in world history. Making it of the utmost importance… Read More
2020-06-29 10:35
Sometimes, a person has just had enough. For me, the time is now. But it’s not what you think.
I’m not generally offended, angry or feel enmity about anything really.
But… Read More
2020-06-02 00:11
When things get torn down, you must rebuild. Around the world, societies have been shaken. Travel shut down, businesses closed, people stopped leaving their homes, and governments floundered… Read More
2020-05-01 14:07
As humans, we tend to judge our future under the microscope of past experiences. We look at the past to try to figure out what comes next. However, COVID-19 is the first pandemic to truly ci… Read More
2020-04-20 13:07
There’s nothing like pummeling someone using hindsight as your weapon. This can be readily seen through some of the coverage on Coronavirus and armchair quarterbacks criticizing… Read More
2020-04-07 13:45
We’ve all been there. Dragging our lifeless bodies out of bed. Looking for a happy moment. But never seeming to find one. Waiting for bedtime. Only to wake and do it all over again… Read More
2020-03-24 12:43
I’m no historian, but all great achievements were either started by the inquisitive or by accident. Either way, I’m pretty sure curiosity was involved. And we all experienc… Read More
2020-03-10 11:09
Before we start – Deep Thought: How to Strengthen Focus – let’s start with a few Questions:
How often does your phone, iPad or computer distract you from various act… Read More
2020-02-23 13:08
My evening ritual, as a child, started by pushing mushy vegetables to the side of my plate. Thinking that if I procrastinated long enough mom would say, “Oh honey, don’t worry, y… Read More
2019-12-28 06:02
Brevity is the soul wit. So let’s begin the list and start being happy in 2020.
1. Practice living in the moment
Every day I try to stop, look around and spend a few minutes enj… Read More
2019-12-14 11:49
I hated school in the ’60s and ’70s. Students were forced to endure radical protests, recession, mandatory busing, drug experimentation, racial rioting, and corporal punishment s… Read More
2019-07-30 01:44
I heard the phrase, ‘start before you’re ready’, the other day. At first, it seemed counter intuitive. Upon further evaluation, it seems pretty much every endeavor st… Read More
2019-07-21 01:38
There are many who travel
abroad for both pleasure and business. Why not use the rates of exchange
to your advantage? Current US law limits the amount to $10,000.00 that can be
brought… Read More
2019-05-31 00:38
The idea of having ‘three wishes’ has spread far and wide. In similar fasion, finding a magic creature able to grant every request has inflamed many an imagination. Aladdin is on… Read More
2019-04-27 08:49
Avengers End Game brought in 60 million dollars opening day. Yes, that’s $60,000,000 in just one night! For the Marvel Franchise, it’s obvious what their endgame is. And I say wh… Read More
2019-04-12 02:14
Love him or hate him, Julian Assange and his effect on society can’t be overlooked. Today, thanks to fiber optics, private information can be hacked and spread around the world pre… Read More
2019-04-06 02:03
As a university professor, I often use discussion groups. It helps students rehash and assimilate lectured material in a personal way. During these times, the topic of human relationships of… Read More
2019-03-24 01:41
Life is like the Mueller investigation. You know those long drawn out soap opera’s where one tune’s in day by day just waiting for a conclusion. Always seeming to be at an end, b… Read More
2019-02-21 02:15
Success is not so easily defined. That’s because it’s not stagnant. Nor is
it some final destination or ultimate accomplishment where we sit looking
fondly down at our piles of g… Read More
2018-12-23 02:32
Resolution: The firm decision to do or not do something (Oxford Dictionary). So, why do I think losers make new year’s resolutions?
First, I’m speaking only of New Year Resolu… Read More
2018-12-23 02:32
Resolution: The firm decision to do or not do something (Oxford Dictionary). So, why do I think losers make new year’s resolutions?
First, I’m speaking only of New Year Resolu… Read More
2018-11-15 03:49
Technology has benefited societies greatly. But in some areas, not so much.
Many feel modern society is causing us to lose our individuality and even our humanity. Most recently the argument… Read More
2018-11-01 14:32
Sitting on the subway, looking down the line of vacant stares fixated on their smart phones, I wonder if the word smart is still applicable. Over the past few years, this recurring event fol… Read More
2018-09-27 01:17
你好？ Bonjour? Hi? Annyeonghaseyo?
Do you fancy learning a new language? Are you astonished by people who can speak multiple languages?
People say it’s frustrating l… Read More
2018-08-26 05:04
My advice for us 20-somethings? Live life while your young!
People at our age, should be energetic, hardheaded, chest-pounding young adults facing challenges from every aspects of life. &nbs&hell…Read More
2018-07-24 05:11
I was diagnosed with hypertension while still in college. I was considered very young to be diagnosed with this kind of chronic disease. The main symptom was a constant headache at the back… Read More
2018-06-28 09:49
In the 1964 Disney movie classic, Mary Poppins, Mr. Banks pleaded with the departing nanny to not quit, with the exhortation – “think of the children”.
Over the years, this… Read More
2018-05-04 15:32
In today’s distraction ridden society, we’ve surrounded ourselves with devices and activities that constantly vie for our attention. People are fixated on little screens al… Read More
2018-01-05 02:18
Since childhood, we all pretty much “faked” our way through life. Let’s be honest. Even in school most of us had no clue as to what was going on. We just followed the teach… Read More
2017-12-26 07:20
According to the BBC – “Research shows that only 8% of people who have made a New Year’s resolution were able to meet their goal, according to a study from the Univers… Read More
2017-12-15 10:49
Christmas is a great holiday. Typically filled with cheer and lots of eating, drinking, parties, family and of course the occasional weird christmas gift. And living in a foreign count… Read More
2017-08-15 11:17
First, for those who struggle with real world Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) you know that it’s nothing to joke about and can lead to significant developmental and coping issues… Read More
2017-07-14 12:58
Come on people. Fake News has been in existence since like…. Forever.
It’s also known as disinformation, misinformation, gossip, hoax, falsity, distortion, slander, and de… Read More
2017-04-17 12:45
What’s in the Better Goal Setting Guide?
(click on any image to download the guide for free)
Single Area Goal Sheets
(with useful ideas and steps to help you along the way)
Tips… Read More
2017-03-07 12:40
Many believe love is the only thing necessary for a healthy relationship. Although love is important, it’s not necessarily the only thing. Most people say they are “in love&rdquo&hell…Read More
2017-03-01 04:39
Before we move on, let me get this off my chest. Unlike some common beliefs, pushed heavily by social media, you and I do not need an audience to find success. We find success by who we are… Read More
2017-02-20 15:27
When we hear the word healthy, what comes to mind? I asked this question to over a dozen people recently. Every answer included these three basic components – eating healthy food… Read More
2017-02-20 15:27
When we hear the word healthy, what comes to mind? I asked this question to over a dozen people recently. Every answer included these three basic components – eating healthy food… Read More
2017-01-22 09:35
When you hear the term small business, what comes to mind?
Do you imagine the small corner Mom and Pop Store? Maybe it’s the overworked service professional setting up a competitive bu… Read More
2016-12-23 04:22
December has many celebrations – Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, New Years Eve etc. It’s a time marked by the beginning of winter and the end of the year. It also happens to host on… Read More
2016-11-25 14:34
It’s the fourth day into the ‘Golden Week’ national holiday here in China. I have tried hard to do something fun, and not think about work. However, it’s… Read More
2016-10-18 12:14
I have learned many things as a university professor, youth pastor, and parent of 6 children. Here are 6 things for college parents should remember.
1. Being top of the class is overrated.
I… Read More
2016-10-02 11:34
1. A Good GPA Doesn’t Guarantee a Good Job.
In a few countries, companies hire based on GPA. But for the rest of the world, most employers are looking at 3 areas:
A. What you kno… Read More
2016-09-13 09:30
For many of us, eating sweets is one of the greatest joys of being alive. For me, coffee and chocolate go hand in hand. And what would life be without enjoying a dessert once in a while? How… Read More
2016-09-10 05:48
Financial Tips to help you make and keep more money. Whether it’s budgeting, money management, debt, buying stocks, real estate, career changes or starting your own business, We are he… Read More
2016-09-07 12:56
We all have those times in our life. We read something transformative, hear someone’s inspirational story, or even have a great idea that just ‘pops’ into our head.
T… Read More
2016-08-24 14:14
It was hard focusing when all I could hear was some guy shouting UP, UP, UP!
After awhile, this shouting began to annoy me. I decided to put down my weights and find out what was going on.
T… Read More
2016-08-17 12:08
We’ve done it many times before. All we have to do is sit up. Yet we lie there, trying to muster the courage for one more sit-up.
Sometimes it seems a losing battle. Sometimes it seems… Read More
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