I’m often asked what it takes to be a good partner to in the business community. To find good partners, you must be one. It makes sense but it’s often easier said than done. I’ve put together a framework I use when I’m trying to identify good partnering opportunities for…
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How to Get the Best Results From Your Team
There are basically five qualities of the most productive work teams that you need to foster throughout the stages of team development. The degree to which you accomplish this before you start working will determine your success as a team leader and the success of the team as a whole.…
Continue Reading....Can you make a difference in the world?
I’ve been involved with non-profits for the past 25 years. When given a chance to make a difference, I’m always willing to jump in. It’s not because I think I’m always the best person but because it provides me with an incredible opportunity to serve and help others. The benefits…
Continue Reading....Dividing the Financial Pie Part 2
by Jim Rohn Others say, “We’re not about to pick up the tab for defense.” Well then, I suggest they go to a place which doesn’t offer defense as part of the package. If one is going to enjoy the benefits, one should pay a share. Now, let me add…
Continue Reading....Dividing the Financial Pie
by Jim Rohn I believe real-life economics must be one of the most glaring omissions in our educational system. I say this because in my travels to lecture throughout the world, I constantly run into otherwise well-educated people — doctors, lawyers, top corporate personnel, even entrepreneurs – who haven’t the…
Continue Reading....The 13 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Money
by Brian Tracy 1. The Law of Abundance: We live in an abundant universe in which there is sufficient money for all who really want it and are willing obey the laws governing its acquisition. 2. The Law of Exchange: Money is the medium through which people exchange their labor…
Continue Reading....Focusing and Acting on Your Dream
by Les Brown Whatever dream you decide to go after, whether it is a family, or a career goal, you must consciously decide that it is your life’s mission. Benjamin Disraeli said, “The secret of success is constancy to purpose.” You must go at it obsessively and set high standards…
Continue Reading....Can I retire on my hobby?
By Michael Brewster Many people start businesses as a hobby. It is very common. The Feds give a person up to two years to determine if they have a business or a hobby. If the business cannot become profitable within the first two years, the government then determines that it…
Continue Reading....“Up Your Cashflow by Next Week: 13 Ways to Have a SALE!”
by Alexandria K. Brown, “The E-zine Queen” Nothing gets people buying products or programs like a special promotion –online or offline. Now, if you’ve never done this before, you may already be thinking, “I can’t have a sale on my products or services. That’s sooo cheesy!” Au contraire, mon frere.…
Continue Reading....Can Small Business Get Some Respect?
I don’t often rant in this blog, but this time, I’m ranting. I was expecting a delivery today. This delivery was so important to me that I paid an additional $18 for expedited delivery from FedEx. I’ve already resigned myself to the fact that FedEx doesn’t bother to do a…
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