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The President Pilot Running an Airline and an Island
Inspired by the exploits of Jose Dormoy, the Caribbean’s legendary World War II fighter pilot, a young Bruno Magras dreamed of flying airplanes. In 1968, at the age of 16, Magras left…
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Making a Beautiful Business Successful
Like so many other entrepreneurs, Terrence and Kymberly Perkins were driven to become business owners because of the passion they shared to own their own business. And, when the opportunity arose to…
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To Be a Successful Leader, Focus on Clarity
Of all the core skills required to be a successful business leader, clear communication is by far one of the most essential. Business owners communicate with a wide range of people on…
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Understanding Social Media
Too many small business owners want to get involved in social media but – sadly – do not understand the intent, ideas, or influence factors that make social media an effective tactic…
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How to Set Goals and Really Keep Them
Is it just me, or is a year shorter than it used to be? Before you know it, another year has come and gone on the calendar. And, of course, with every…
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Driving Revenues & Relationships: Smart Cash Management Strategies
Cash management is the most important part of any business process—indeed, it keeps 17 percent of business owners awake at night—yet many fall behind, put off following up, and worry about negative…
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Dave Says…
Dear Dave, I’m a personal trainer. Last year, I bought into a franchise and have done a good job of building it up since then. I’m getting to the point where expansion…
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Mobile Ad Campaigns: Smart…and Easy for Small Businesses
Advertising is almost as old as business commerce itself. From Old West village blacksmiths hanging up their shingles to automobile dealerships running local radio spots and offering Internet deals, nobody can deny…
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Managing Stress As a Business Manager
Consulting experience and various international studies have shown that business managers in all types and sizes of companies have very difficult and stressful jobs. In today’s tough, dynamic, resource-tight and uncertain economy,…
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What You Need to Know About Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is a growing problem, and every business, no matter how big or small, is especially vulnerable due to the current economic conditions. Simply defined, workplace violence is the violence or…
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Improving the Emotional Intelligence of Teams
Much has been written about the importance of emotional intelligence, or EQ, over the past couple of decades. It’s been shown to relate to better performance across industries and occupations, ranging from…
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7 Negotiation Secrets of the Diamond Trade
I was a wholesale diamond trader for 25 years. I worked deep in the heart of the famous Forty-Seventh Street Diamond District of Manhattan. When I tell people this, the first thing…
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Grow Your Business With Government Contracts
The federal government can be a dependable source of revenue for small businesses eager to grow when private sector budgets are shrinking and financing can be challenging to secure. The federal government…
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For Sale: Tax Consequences of Selling a Business
Selling a business has its pros and cons —you’ll probably have more money than you’ve ever had before (unless you’ve sold other businesses), but you’ll be sharing some of your profits with…
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Why Your Small Business Should Have an Advisory Board
Advisory boards offer great opportunities, not just for your company, but for the advisory board members, as well. The formation and operation of an advisory board takes time and money, but if…
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Corporate Debt Restructuring
In this prevailing economic climate, as companies look for ways to access cash, one method to relieve pressure and free up additional cash flow is to restructure the debt of your organization.…
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Starting At The End
In The Sound of Music, Julie Andrews famously admonished her charges through song with “…start at the very beginning.” In business planning, however, this isn’t a “very good place to start,” as…
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Taking Care of Business
Chances are, you view succession planning as just one more decision you’ll have to make regarding your business. Through the years, you’ve probably had to make some tough decisions. You’ve hired many…
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What A Cloud Is And What A Cloud Isn’t
We’ve all witnessed the hype surrounding cloud computing. As an IT trend, it’s so pervasive that the industry has adopted a pejorative for the vendors who, in search of mindshare or market…
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The Dollars andSense of HR
Ever notice how everything you touch these days just seems to turn into an HR issue? Or perhaps you feel as though your title of president has slowly been replaced with the…
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Bartering For Business Growth
Small business owners can take advantage of barter networks to do more with less in difficult economic times. As small business owners continue to look for ways to grow during tough economic…
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Clearing The Air
The most common 401(k) misconceptions held by small business owners With pensions all but gone and Social Security drying up, successfully planning for retirement lies squarely on the shoulders of individuals. Even…
