One of the most difficult challenges we face as Americans is to reunite the country after an extended period of acrimony. That divisiveness is threatening our collective security and our economy. While we have been busy blaming each other, our rivals have been taking advantage of us and the virus is running ramped. Obviously, hyperboles […]

The pandemic has resulted in many businesses closing. Many are hanging on by a thread. Others have been turned upside down. And many more have lost customers and sales. What can you do about it? Some may advise you to advertise more. That can be effective. But there is a form of advertising is the […]

M&B were interviewed on the Virtual Author video podcast by host, Paul Page. To watch the interview, please click the play button below:        

You’ll never see a line item in a business plan that says, “Turnover, $300,000 in three year!” Yet, if that’s all it costs you, you may be fortunate. Turnover is one of the biggest hidden costs in any business. Just when you get the right candidate, onboard them, orient them, train them, and get a […]

When the allies landed at Normandy, it was the beginning of the end of World War II. It was a turning point, but not the end! We still were going to face thousands of deaths in the battlefield. We still had to be on rations. We still had to take precautions. The country was mobilized […]

A few years back, the term “bubble” referred to company stock being overvalued. The implication was that if the bubble expanded too much, it would burst and investors would lose their money. In these Corona Virus days, the term “bubble” refers to a group of individuals who shelter in place. The idea being that if […]

A friend of ours is a naturalized citizen from Canada. As such, he had to learn the US Constitution, Bill of Rights, US History, and especially the separation of powers and the built-in checks and balances. And all before he was allowed to become a US citizen and vote! Native citizens (those born in the […]

M&B were interviewed on the “Keep Leading! Podcast” by host, Eddie Turner. To watch the interview, please click the play button below:        

Michael was interviewed on “Breaking Without Barriers” by host, Carmen Wilde. To watch the interview, please click the play button below:      

December is upon us. It’s a very short month due to the holidays. It’s also a very strategic month …if played right. December is the time for closing out the year past and planning for the year ahead. This year, December is even more auspicious. The Perfect Storm The past year barely got started before […]