Just A Small Business

“Oh, just a small business.” I am sure you have heard that expression. Perhaps you have said it yourself! Believe me, there is no such thing as “just a small business”. Small businesses aren’t small, they’re great. They have made...

Preparing For A Sale

Can you imagine getting ready to sell your home and not taking the time to fix it up a little before showing it to prospective buyers? Would you expect an automobile dealer to put a car out on their lot without insuring that it had been meticulously cleaned? Of course...

Negotiation

“Have more than thou showest, Speak less than thou knowest.” William Shakespeare The ability to negotiate effectively is an invaluable skill that you can use in all facets of your life. Negotiating skills are a potent potion – they will save you time...

Good Management In Bad Times

Have you ever noticed that there is a predictable interval between the proclamation of new and innovative management practices and the onset of hard times. The continuing stream of bad news out of Silicon Valley, Peoples Express Airlines and other recent star...

Going Public

“Money often costs too much.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Deciding whether to “go public” is a far off dream for the beginning entrepreneur and an important decision for the already established and growing private company. “Going public” is...