There is something I’ve noticed about the most effective leaders and it’s true no matter what field they are active in: The have a few strongly held, guiding principles that govern their actions. They don’t have a list of 20 priorities, because they are guided by a small number of overarching principles that are able to […]
It wasn’t that long ago when managers waited with bated breath as their accountants or bookkeepers “closed out” a month or a quarter. That’s when the results came in and they could officially judge the company’s performance. When you’re chasing profitability, operating within this system made you feel like you were in one of those […]
I’ve written on my site and in my books about what I call the Mytop Theory™ – multiply yourself through other people. It’s a great way to approach hiring in your small business. With the incredible evolution of cloud services and mobile apps, small business owners can now affordably “multiply themselves” through automation, and this […]
On the bus. To the 1960’s “Love Generation,” the phrase referred to Ken Kesey’s infamous drug-addled cross-country trip with the self-proclaimed Merry Pranksters. Today anyone using the phrase is more likely referring to the StartupBus which takes groups of entrepreneurs, software developers, and designers on a once-a-year journey of designing products and business models. The […]
We recently discussed points to consider when selecting a person to do the taxes for a small business. I pointed out that it’s critical to find someone who is in business all year long, rather than someone who concentrates on working mostly during the tax season. I was trying to stress how important it is […]