Empowering Ourselves Through Others

05. 6.2013
We need to make sure our people are ready for any changes, including the most unexpected, even unprecedented challenges, which have become...

Five Hidden Company Killers

04.30.2013
Some company killers are obvious. Competition. Obsolescence. Too much debt. They're sexy problems. They make the headlines and you're already...

WordPress Hackers Serve Up Cautionary Tale to Small Businesses

04.29.2013
Once again we come back to the very real threat this kind of malware presents to the small- to medium-sized business who will very commonly...

Growing a Small Business with 5 Essential Principles

04.22.2013
Behind every "overnight success" is a story of a person or a team toiling away for years, with very few people except themselves and perhaps...
Six Reasons Why Your PR Campaign Isn't Working

Six Reasons Why Your PR Campaign Isn't Working

04.15.2013
PR is one very important ingredient in the recipe for success, but just like Rome wasn't built in a day, your brand won't be built in a...
You'll Be Remembered When You Stand Against Something

You'll Be Remembered When You Stand Against Something

04.12.2013
The death this week, at 87, of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher led to the most divisive memorials I've ever seen. She was...

Being Honest Means Business

04. 5.2013
I just read a conversation with a man who owns a small pool-installation company, and how he saved his business by doing what so many businesses...
Operations: Get More From Your Team Without Sucking Their Souls Dry

Operations: Get More From Your Team Without Sucking Their Souls Dry

04. 3.2013
What is it that big, stodgy corporations have discovered about running a business that keeps things chaos-free? The answer is that big...

Small Business Awareness of the Cloud's Benefits Is Growing

04. 1.2013
Small businesses have always looked to their local computer contractors whom they know and trust to advise them which software is best...

6 Surprising Things You Can Do Online

03.27.2013
Long gone are the days when computers were bulky pieces of equipment that costs thousands of dollars apiece. Today's smartphone and iPad...

Which Web Host Should You Choose for Your Small Business?

03.27.2013
If you want your business to stand out, you need a solid e-commerce tool, a useful and well-designed interface, and a reliable site that...

Business Plan Yes, But Comprensive and Detailed, Not So Much

03.25.2013
Of course you should know your business, your team, your strengths and weaknesses, and your market. That's absolutely essential. But do...

How to Stop Copycats in Their Tracks

03.19.2013
Today's technology makes it so easy for people to steal content from others and then hide behind their remote location to try and get away...

The Secret Weapon of the Rich

03.18.2013
The "secret weapon" is called leverage. By using the power of leverage, you can skyrocket the growth of your business. Leverage is the...