My sister and I have selected very different lines of work. She is a nurse practitioner, having spent her career working in nursing homes, operating rooms, and currently in the... read more →
I work with highly creative people in fast-paced environments. As a result, "great ideas" come up every day, and the temptation to follow all of them can be powerful. I... read more →
I attend many conferences, both as a speaker and as an attendee. I find that I don't always get all that I would hope or expect from the experience. Part... read more →
Once your company is up and running and you have created some brand awareness, the thought of opening another office or location can be a great temptation. But expand too quickly... read more →
Have you ever entered a room in your house only to realize you don’t remember why you went there? For many of us, it’s because we became distracted along the... read more →
I see a lot of startup pitches every year. And the more I see, the more I've realized that brilliant business ideas come down to two things: Is it simple?... read more →
Most business and startup conferences focus on successes and "how to" techniques. I attended an event in Atlanta this weekend that was definitely not that kind of conference. It's called... read more →
I received an email this past weekend from a reader of my column that included the following: "I am aware that I will probably not get a response due to... read more →
As an entrepreneur or small business owner you are undoubtedly very busy. You have so much to do every day: customers to find, employees to hire (or fire), potential partners... read more →
When your customer is in the market for your product or service, they narrow the field by searching for relevant content to inform their decision. They do that long before... read more →