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The World’s Worst Boss (That Would Be You)

Many managers forget that they cannot (and should not) manage others unless they can manage themselves first. This bit of wisdom from marketing guru Seth Godin is worth reflection and and sharing. ( Sign up for his daily free email updates……consistently good stuff from this guy).

So you want to work with a partner?

Partnership arrangements are one of the most common forms of business and some of them work just fine. Many don’t. In the beginning, everyone involved is excited about the venture, so issues seldom come up and no one wants to talk about the worst case scenarios. They are like newlyweds that are blinded by hopesContinue reading “So you want to work with a partner?”

 5 Steps to Kick Starting 2011

Much of my current reading suggests that the recession is over. The stock market is over 11,000 and most indicators are improving. Economist Brian Beaulieu, states that the next three years will bring a broad-based recovery in consumer and B2B markets. He says, “It is time to start investing in your businesses again. Have you had a planningContinue reading “ 5 Steps to Kick Starting 2011”