Category Archives: Navigating the Downturn

The Mystifying Concept Of Budgets

People universally despise budgets. I believe it starts in childhood and is fully developed in adulthood. Most refuse to utilize them as management tools, in their lives or in business. That’s a fact. As a kid, when you got your … Read More

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Lack Of Adequate Capital Will Leave You Spinning Your Wheels And Getting Nowhere

Welcome to the club–and it’s a huge one with many, many members. If this describes you, it’s time to make a change: You have no retained earnings, no budgets, and are fiercely fighting to collect receivables and then immediately using it … Read More

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The Results Are In, Small Business Can Compete!

It seems that most people agree that, as a country, we do not trust Congress or big business. Sad, but true. Today, an annual Gallup Poll reports the confidence rating as defined by the question, “Do you trust (Congress, big … Read More

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Thank You To My Dad On Father’s Day

I am both a son and a father. How fortunate I am. My father, is now 87 and my son is 21. I am in this mystical state of being were I experience both sides of the equation, enjoying… no–make that … Read More

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Take Responsibility For Your Own Success

Yesterday I heard a business owner exclaimed, “… my business will do better when the road in front of my restaurant is finished, its a mess.” Also, a towing business owner recently exclaimed that this warm winter, less ice and snow, has resulted in much lower revenues. Read More

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