Last week I read a news story about the last flight of the Titan Missile - For the 368th and last time, the United States launched a Titan rocket into space Wednesday. The blastoff of the 16-story,...

A few months ago I met with the owners of a local martial arts studio. They wanted to increase business so we talked about some ways to get the word out about who they are and what they do.......

"They're a good company." That's what I overheard one man saying to another. "They suck, if you ask me." The other replied. Who's right? I'm not sure what it means...

A good friend sent me an email a while ago. It noted how two news sources reported the same information in completely different ways, based on their perspective. One source cited our 3.2% annual...

Article from BusinessWeek Online... Says GE CEO Jeff Immelt: "We want to make it O.K. to take risks" From the article: "Is it a big leap from a Six Sigma culture focused on...

One of the best things you can do for your business is to ask new customers how they found out about you. But when you do this, don't expect to get accurate information. I know this sounds...

I'm terrible at holidays, anniversaries, and celebrations of all sorts. I sometimes forget the simplest of courtesies. Like introducing everyone in the room to a new guest - sometimes I just...

I believe a lot of people don't really know why they want to raise VC money�...other than ego. I was reminded earlier today of a past business associate that was in a fever to raise money for...

Most business owners I work with want to grow their businesses. I guess this probably applies to most businesses in general. But growth for the sake of growth alone is not always healthy for a...

A pretty smart guy reminded me recently of the reason we're in business. He said it's to "create customers." I thought about that and decided I had to agree. Our businesses exist...

This time of year I always notice my schedule gets busier. It seems to continue this way until the holidays. And every year I tell myself I'll do a better job managing my time, so I can get...

There are a lot of things to consider when making an offer for a business - price and terms are two of the big ones. But you'd be wrong to assume price, cash, scheduled payments, and ability to...

I'm interested in your thoughts on Direct mail. I know people that would never do it in a million years; they think it's cheap, tricky, and beneath their business. Or at least that's what...

If you're considering a blog for your business and aren't sure where to start, I suggest you start by asking yourself what truly is the most important consideration of all - Do your primary...