As a business owner, I know that you feel you should be 100% involved with all the aspects of your business for it to run efficiently. You have to be aware of all the little details. You feel that you have to be involved in all the decision-making, whether it involves major … [Read more...]
The Language of Appreciation
One of the most effective and meaningful ways to build solid business relationships is by showing appreciation. Simple expressions of gratitude and meaningful recognition may seem a tad ‘old fashioned’ in these technologically advanced times, however, ‘manners maketh the man’ … [Read more...]
The Art of Business War
THE ART OF WAR by Sun Tzu is an effective summary of the productive military strategies accredited to this Chinese general and tactician. (This is not a book review so please stay with me as we get to the purpose of this article.) Prominent business schools and leaders often … [Read more...]
10 Small Business Management Books to Read This Year
Successful management for small business owners is about identifying the right things to do, building a team, and then pulling them together to accomplish those things. When done well, the whole enterprise and your life appear to be running smoothly and effortlessly. When … [Read more...]
The Right Question – An article on Business Habituation
There is a picture hanging in my house depicting a Mexican community, very pleasing to the eye with vibrant colours inside an intricate border. When I first bought the picture, I admired it almost daily, very proud and appreciative. After a while it became part of the painted … [Read more...]
