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Business Starting
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Thinking about Starting Your Own Business?
A few Random Thoughts to Consider
Thinking about Starting Your Own Business?
A few Random Thoughts to Consider
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How I started my Business
I'd call it highly frugal. Others might call it ridiculous.
How I started my Business
I'd call it highly frugal. Others might call it ridiculous.
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Thinking on Partnerships
Tis better to be a Chicken than a Pig.
Thinking on Partnerships
Tis better to be a Chicken than a Pig.
Inspiration
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Too Many Work Related Problems? Get Busy!
A counter-intuitive solution to too many problems.
Too Many Work Related Problems? Get Busy!
A counter-intuitive solution to too many problems.
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Company Core Value: 4 Legs of a Chair
Reasonable and Fair. Everybody Wins.
Company Core Value: 4 Legs of a Chair
Reasonable and Fair. Everybody Wins.
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Envy, the Deadly Sin with a "Bonus"
You’re not only a sinner. You’re stupid too!
Envy, the Deadly Sin with a "Bonus"
You’re not only a sinner. You’re stupid too!
Management
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Looking for Red Flags? Beware. It may be a Trap.
You gotta look for green flags too.
Looking for Red Flags? Beware. It may be a Trap.
You gotta look for green flags too.
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Are you Big Picture or a Detail Person?
What Socrates can tell You about Running Your Business. He's pretty smart.
Are you Big Picture or a Detail Person?
What Socrates can tell You about Running Your Business. He's pretty smart.
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Going from a Co-Worker to a Manager
Sometimes getting a promotion can be a little tricky.
Going from a Co-Worker to a Manager
Sometimes getting a promotion can be a little tricky.
Money
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Being Debt Averse is a Good Thing
Do not put on a sweater and jump in the lake.
Being Debt Averse is a Good Thing
Do not put on a sweater and jump in the lake.
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Company Core Value: Don't Spend Just for Show
Money and Effort Should be Spent on Real Things that help the Company Succeed.
Company Core Value: Don't Spend Just for Show
Money and Effort Should be Spent on Real Things that help the Company Succeed.
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The Cost of Failure. Know It.
Minimize your potential for loss to maximize your potential for success.
1 commentThe Cost of Failure. Know It.
Minimize your potential for loss to maximize your potential for success.
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My Mistakes
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My Mistakes: Desperation leads to bad decisions
I wasn't generous to a fault. It was probably 5 faults.
My Mistakes: Desperation leads to bad decisions
I wasn't generous to a fault. It was probably 5 faults.
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My Mistakes. Episode 4 Over-valuing Partnerships
Lack of Confidence leads to Over-valuing Partnerships
My Mistakes. Episode 4 Over-valuing Partnerships
Lack of Confidence leads to Over-valuing Partnerships
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My Mistakes. Episode 23 All about Dogs
He was a dog lover. And this idea was a Dog!
My Mistakes. Episode 23 All about Dogs
He was a dog lover. And this idea was a Dog!
Organization
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Short and Sweet
Absolutely Essential for Company Meetings
Short and Sweet
Absolutely Essential for Company Meetings
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Create Routine to Evaluate Big Things
Do more of what is working. Do less of what is not.
Create Routine to Evaluate Big Things
Do more of what is working. Do less of what is not.
People
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Hiring Lawyers and Accountants
Keeping a Healthy Perspective
Hiring Lawyers and Accountants
Keeping a Healthy Perspective
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Thoughts on Hiring People: Part 2 of 2
Job Descriptions are Important
Thoughts on Hiring People: Part 2 of 2
Job Descriptions are Important
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Thoughts on Hiring People. Part 1 of 2
The MOST IMPORTANT thing is Culture and Character.
Thoughts on Hiring People. Part 1 of 2
The MOST IMPORTANT thing is Culture and Character.
Product Plugs
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Product Plugs: NinjaGig
A job posting and application tracking system for less than $50 per month.
Product Plugs: NinjaGig
A job posting and application tracking system for less than $50 per month.
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Product Plugs: Peer Advisor Groups
As an owner/manager, you need friends who tell you the truth.
Product Plugs: Peer Advisor Groups
As an owner/manager, you need friends who tell you the truth.
Real Estate
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Business Property: Owning vs Leasing
Diversify your Wealth by Owning Your Business Property
Business Property: Owning vs Leasing
Diversify your Wealth by Owning Your Business Property
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Should I become a Part-Time Landlord? Part 2
Financial Considerations
Should I become a Part-Time Landlord? Part 2
Financial Considerations
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Should I become a part-time Landlord? Part 1
3 Important non-financial Considerations
Should I become a part-time Landlord? Part 1
3 Important non-financial Considerations
Sales
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The Secret Weapon Question
Does the Customer Pay Us for That?
The Secret Weapon Question
Does the Customer Pay Us for That?
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Six Tips for Written Proposals
Ugh. You've got to write them. You might as well do them right.
Six Tips for Written Proposals
Ugh. You've got to write them. You might as well do them right.
Employee Ownership
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Beginner's Guide: Business Exit Options
Help get your thinking started with these business exit options.
Beginner's Guide: Business Exit Options
Help get your thinking started with these business exit options.
Product Plugs
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Product Plugs: NinjaGig
A job posting and application tracking system for less than $50 per month.
Product Plugs: NinjaGig
A job posting and application tracking system for less than $50 per month.
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Product Plugs: Peer Advisor Groups
As an owner/manager, you need friends who tell you the truth.
Product Plugs: Peer Advisor Groups
As an owner/manager, you need friends who tell you the truth.