This article is one in the multi-part series entitled The Entrepreneurial Mindset. I’ve always admired people who know exactly what they want in their professional life. Like the little boy who knows he wants to be a fireman when he grows up and actually becomes one. Or the little girl who has …
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7 Steps for Creating a Budget for Your Small Business
Just as it is with your personal expenses, it is essential to have a budget in place for your small business. A good budget helps you estimate your income and expenses over a period of time – usually a calendar year with a small business –allowing you to make important decisions for your …
How to Move Your Small Business Forward By Going in Reverse
As a small business owner, you likely spend a majority of your time looking forward as you try to predict future market and trends, attempting to forecast a majority of your expenses and revenue. And certainly, these things are good as they give you the direction in which you want to go. However, if …
Mentoring Works: Here’s How to Find One
“Immaturity is the incapacity to use one's intelligence without the guidance of another,” according to German philosopher Immanuel Kant. Are you receiving the guidance of another in your small business? Are you giving guidance to someone else? A mentor is someone who shares knowledge and advice to …
Beware of the Desperate (and the Hungry)
Jerry Seinfeld used to tell a joke about the dining experience people have. He explained how when you're first seated in the restaurant you look at the menu, thinking about how hungry you are getting excited about all the options. Inevitably you order more than you need and have a wonderful meal. …
Interview with Mike Agugliano, the Ninja Business Warrior
Monday Morning Radio host Dean Rotbart interviews Mike Agugliano, Founder of ServiceKey, a company that teaches business owners in the home service industry how to be more successful. ServiceKey offers coaching, mentoring and workshops in the areas of marketing, sales, communication, management and …
