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If you’re an entrepreneur, you know that the path to success isn’t a straight line. It’s a fact of...
Homer Simpson’s simple advice is hilarious. Too often when a mistake happens the urge is to do a “Homer”...
Entrepreneurs are fearless. By definition they take amazing risks. They keep going when the odds seem to be long....
Have you ever heard the expression let me sleep on it? Sleep is something we all need. Yet, for...
Top down or bottom up? Good relations with employees are important. You want to keep in touch with what’s...
This old saying is sometimes said to be a Sicilian Proverb. I added the “Wrong”. The implication is that...
“No risk – No reward”. We’ve all heard that old canard. It implies that if you take more risks,...
If you ever played with a pair of bar magnets as a kid, you know that they can be...
Where do you come down? I’m not asking if you worship Satan. In business do you have a social...
Naming your new company is serious business (no pun intended). You would think there are a few rules to...
There are impossible tasks and tasks that seem impossible. There are impossible objectives and objectives that only seem impossible....
Are entrepreneurs born that way or are they created? Anyone can call themselves an entrepreneur. But what are the...
It’s a touchy subject with sales people. It may be unfair but I think you can divide most people...
Every business has plans. Some are formal, while some are informal. Putting a plan in writing helps clarify the...
A great idea must be mixed with pragmatism for success. Sometimes a great idea inspires such an awesome vision...
A new feature at Advantage20 is a series of short videos – Two Minute Tips. The first one illustrates...
Everyone knows that diversity is great for organizations. A healthy mix of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual preference, etc. makes...
Was it dangerous for Uber to challenge the entrenched taxi market? Yes. Was it dangerous for airbnb to challenge...
With so many stories of super star entrepreneurs from Steve Jobs to Warren Buffett to Mark Cuban to Travis...
Offering a competitive employment package that includes generous benefits is a great way to attract talented candidates. It can...
Deadlines stifle creativity. Deadlines make us cut corners. Deadlines add stress. Deadlines take focus off what is important. Right?...
If you’re launching a new venture, whether it’s a startup business, a new division, or a new product line,...
Everyone anticipates it. Everyone is prepared for it. So, HR scoffs at it. “Where do you see yourself in...
An alarming 92 percent of startups fail within 3 years. This is according to a report from Startup Genome....
Now matter what business you are in. No matter the industry or market, your mission is all about solving...
Were You Born an Entrepreneur? Probably not. But there are certain inherent traits that favor entrepreneurial success. Here is...
According to new polling, over 60% of American workers are unengaged and not “all-in” with their jobs. Employees who...
Every business needs a mission. Maybe you can get away without writing one out and publishing it on your...
Time is a scarce resource. Whether in person or on your website, people these days aren’t willing to listen...
If your business qualifies, using independent contractors is a great way to save precious dollars. You can pay your...
Doh! Why didn’t I think of that? It happens almost every day. A new idea pops up that seems...
Yesterday I wrote about the isolation and fear of failure that entrepreneurs sometimes face. I suggested two simple solutions...
When starting out, entrepreneurs frequently experience isolation and the fear of failure. It’s not a happy experience and if...
Entrepreneurs need to constantly be aware of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that confront their enterprises. Using a...
Good entrepreneurs can always spot opportunities. There are plenty you can chase and there will always be more than...
It seems like every week a new entrepreneur, armed with a revolutionary idea, becomes an instant billionaire. Flooded with...
In a classic Simpsons episode Lisa is confronted with a new student (Allison) who outshines her in the classroom. ...
Watch this video. Simple Rule: When doing research prior to negotiations leave no stone un-turned. A true story proves...
Being a successful entrepreneur is all about relationships. It’s human nature to gravitate to those who agree with you...
If your business is realizing only 40% of its potential, you’d have to say changes are in order. Unfortunately...
Before you clean and organize your office consider two competing studies on the topic. 48 subjects at the University...
You’re probably familiar with Google Maps, YouTube, and Android, all creations of Google the giant search engine. But, have...
In 2016 you will hear more about virtual reality. Lots more. Sony, Samsung, Oculus, HTC, and Google are among...
The February issue of INC proclaims it knows “The Best Industries for Starting a Business Right Now”. They list...
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