We are often approached by young folks who ask us, “What business should I go into?” – as if there was the realm of all possibilities. We assume by this question that these folks have not decided to “follow their passion.” So we talk with them about how most business opportunities present themselves as solutions […]

We like to say, “Do what you do best, and delegate the rest!” That sort of flies in the face of, “If you want it done right, do it yourself!” Is there a middle ground that gives you the time you need to focus on moving the company forward using your best skill sets without […]

You often see line items on business plans for the cost of goods sold, also known as COGS. Most startups are painfully aware of the cost of goods, but there is another cost that is even more painful if it’s overlooked, and that is the cost of sales. In today’s “scale fast and fail fast” […]

Michael was interviewed on C-Suite Success Radio by host, Sharon Smith. To listen to the interview, please click the play button below:        

It’s always painful for us to hear a new wantrepreneur talking about the first steps they’re going to take when they go into business. They usually say something like, “Well, if I’m going to go into business, I’m going to need to get an office, a production facility, and a warehouse.” And “I’m going to […]

When we talk to young startups these days, we repeatedly hear them asking for the same thing — cash. It’s true that a certain amount of cash is necessary for any startup. But when we press them and ask if they have taken full advantage of their hidden resources, they look back with vacant stares. […]

Michael & Bonnie contributed to an article written by Rombus Packaging Limited on the latest trends in retail packaging. To read the article, please visit Rombus Packaging Limited       

One of our favorite talks is on making mistakes write. Not just right R-I-G-H-T but WRITE like W-R-I-T-E! When we started our business, we made so many mistakes, we got good at it. So, it seemed natural to us to develop a process for making mistakes. Our business was successful, but it was built on […]

We often write about the need to return to Civics as a mandatory course in high school and even grammar school. We need to take a driving test to get a driver’s license, but we don’t need to complete a basic civics course to vote – unless of course you are a naturalized citizen, in […]

Last Sunday Michael was the guest of Yitzchok Saflas on his Mind Your Business radio show on 77 WABC in New York. Yitzchoks’ show is a great place to hear the business minds of our time and Michael  was honored to be chosen to be among such great company. The show is also currently number five […]