Part I received some (well deserved) criticism for identifying a problem without providing solutions. So, here are a few quick tips to help small business owners do better when it comes to social media and blogging. Tip #1: Post frequently….
Do Better Part I
Will tools like Facebook, twitter, LinkedIn and a Blog drive thousands of people to your site or to your business? Maybe, maybe not. But that’s not why you’re using them. You’re using them because they are free (from cost but…
Speak Truth
No one got very far by speaking a lie. Telling the truth often means taking responsibility, as opposed to using a little white lie to shirk fault or blame. Take responsibility, even if it hurts (and trust me, it will…
Stop Getting Ripped Off
I want to share a cautionary tale about working with advertising agencies. Not all agencies are created equally, and if you’re not careful you can be taken advantage of without even knowing it. A buddy of mine called me yesterday…
The Rise (And Fall) of Heroes
Remember your childhood idol? Remember that person you looked up to more than your own parents? And remember how you wished you could grow up to be your hero? I do. My hero was amazing. At everything. A gifted athlete…
Beating a Dead Horse
I’ve talked about this before, and I’m talking about it again because I still see it all the time. You can’t just start a business – a retail store, a restaurant, a consulting firm, etc. – and expect people to…
Declare Your Mantra
What motivates you? What gets you out of bed in the morning? Focus on those things instead of what’s keeping you up at night. Declare that this is going to be your best year ever. Declare it out loud. Declare…
New Year’s Resolutions…..Blegh!
Seriously kids. Let’s do something different this year. Don’t be cliche. Don’t set yourself up for failure by picking a resolution you’ll never keep. This year, strive to be loftier with your goals and your life. Set goals – spiritual,…
You Can Tell A Lot About Someone By Where They Park
I went to my son’s school early the other morning before school started to help set up for an event. I was pulling in just as the teachers and other staff were arriving for the day and I noticed something…
Looking For Work
Well, it finally happened. It took longer than I thought – about a week – but I was finally hit with the realization that I’m unemployed, again. This feeling isn’t new. I was laid-off at the beginning of the recession…