There are really only two ways to increase profits in your business. One way is to increase sales (assuming you can already generate a sale at a profit). The other way is to reduce your expenses. For some reason, the subject of increasing sales seems to hog all the attention. Cost cutting? It’s the ugly […]
Continue readingEver see a picture of a performer spinning plates on sticks? I don’t think I’ve ever seen it done in person, but I’ve seen pictures of it similar to this one: As an entrepreneur and service provider, I feel like plate spinning is a good metaphor for my life. There are always lots of plates […]
Continue readingIf you’re an entrepreneur, chances are you’re a control freak like me. One of those guys who wants to do everything himself. Say it with me: “I’m a control freak.” There. Feel better? I do. While I can appreciate the desire to do everything yourself… the desire to make sure everything is “just right”… I’ve […]
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