• Planning Today – Thriving Tomorrow

    In the first and second chapters of the book of Numbers in the Old Testament, we find a detailed description of the Israelite campsite during their wilderness trek.  To the casual reader, an outline of the particulars of encampment might seem to be irrelevant minutiae.  What is actually presented, however, is a brilliant model for [...]

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    Posted on February 15th, 2010

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    Is Obama’s Leadership Reflective of Most Business Owners?

    Last night I was watching the news thinking about our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The generals say they need more troops and our current “commander in chief” is taking a “wait and see” attitude. Maybe you’re related to one of those soldiers, and they’re working for a commander who doesn’t have a plan for success [...]

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    Posted on November 24th, 2009

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    Psychographic Profile of an Average American Millionaire

    General Attitude

    Have a tremendous need for power, control, and approval.
    Don’t feel rich and do not flaunt their wealth.
    They are frugal bargain hunters.
    Defer gratification today to create a better tomorrow.
    Have a nose for opportunity and are good at getting and processing information.
    Independent thinkers who believe in their own decision making abilities.
    Politically conservative.

    Attitude Towards Money

    Highly money motivated [...]

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    Posted on November 11th, 2009

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    15 Habits of High Performing Individuals

    Perhaps it’s time to add these pointers to your daily routine?

    They always live by the motto, “I must do the most productive thing at every given moment.” There are only so many hours in the day, and losing a few minutes here and a few minutes there adds up. To stay focused and productive, end [...]

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    Posted on November 4th, 2009

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    Why Businesses Are Like a 3 Legged Stool

    You probably didn’t realize that the stool was invented by accident by a Swiss woman by the name of Maria Schitonstool in 1749.  She was poor and had to burn furniture to stay warm in the winter and the last pieces of furniture she had to burn were her chairs so she sawed off the [...]

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    Posted on September 25th, 2009

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    Why Hire a Consultant

    Why Hire a Consultant
     
    When the economy is down and recovery is expected to be slow; when business is tight and profits are low, the last thing you need to spend money on is a business consultant, right?  Wrong!
     
    When business is slow, you need help diagnosing problems and finding solutions; you need to maximize efficiency, increase [...]

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    Posted on September 22nd, 2009

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    What “To Do” and “Not To Do” When Starting a Business

    What “To Do” and “Not To Do” when starting a business
    TOP TEN DO’S

    Live frugally and begin saving up money now to start your own business.
    Use your cash flow projection as your key tool to determine financing required.
    Complete a business plan for meetings [...]

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    Posted on September 21st, 2009

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    Planning Today- Surviving Tomorrow

    Planning Today – Surviving Tomorrow
     
    In the first and second chapters of the book of Numbers in the Old Testament, we find a detailed description of the Israelite campsite during their wilderness trek.  To the casual reader an outline of the particulars of encampment might seem to be irrelevant minutiae.  What is actually presented, however, is [...]

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    Posted on September 17th, 2009

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    Getting a Loan in Today’s Lending Climate

    Getting a Loan in Today’s Lending Climate
    Credit is available, but expect closer scrutiny of your loan request
    Although a Federal Reserve survey, released recently, found that many banks are tightening their lending standards for businesses, there are still many banks looking for good deals and many of them are getting funded. A few banks have shut [...]

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    Posted on August 31st, 2009

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    How to Reduce Stress in the Workplace

    How to Reduce Stress in the Workplace
    From People Management Magazine
     
    It is simply not possible to remove all sources of stress at work, but according to recent research, empowering line managers to manage stress among their teams will help to reduce some of its consequences, such as: poor morale, reduced performance and team conflict.
     
    The research, Managing [...]

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