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 […]
U.S. businesses spend billions of dollars generating sales leads only to lose more than 70 percent of them simply because they don’t make contact quickly enough, according to one study. But that’s not the only way they’re losing out on opportunities, says Brandon Stuerke, president of Advisors Edge Marketing, a specialist in marketing strategy and […]
This week (June 2 – 8, 2013) is National Business Etiquette Week. I often run into people who think worrying about proper etiquette is passé. Personally, I couldn’t disagree more. In today’s fast-paced, competitive market, I believe minding your manners is more important than ever. Missteps in any business situation can tarnish your reputation, ruin […]