Early in my career when I was working in corporate America, I did a favor for a friend in the insurance business and set-up an opportunity for him to meet with the key decision-makers in my company. After the meeting, he followed up with a thank you letter which wound up on my next with […]
The lazy days of summer aren’t so lazy for some industrious small business owners. Instead of spending their weekends lounging by the pool, they’re setting up tents and selling their wares at one of the thousands of outdoor festivals being held around the country each weekend this summer. Summer festivals epitomize good- old-fashioned American fun. Despite the […]
Emergency responders are trained to make quick decisions that will protect people and save lives when a natural or man-made disaster occurs. And this is a skill that comes in handy for anyone running a small business. Images from the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma remind us that being aware of one’s surroundings, staying calm and […]
National Small Business Week is right around the corner. In celebration of the annual event’s 50th anniversary, Chase is offering exclusive product and service offers. Small business owners who sign up for an Ink from Chase credit card from June 16th through June 22nd will receive additional cash rewards or bonus points. New cardholders will […]
What if you, your team, or your entire organization had absolute clarity about what was most important, and that’s where all of your energy was focused? Imagine the force multiplier of that kind of shared sense of direction, purpose, and priorities. My friend and mentor, Joe Calloway’s newest book, “Be the Best at What […]