The South Africans have a popular tale. It is about a man who had a beautiful piece of land, who, when he heard that diamonds had been discovered in Africa, immediately sold. He used the money to explore the continent for the rest of his life, searching in vain for diamonds he never found. One day, […]

We see too many entrepreneurs falling in love with their products and kidding themselves into believing that their idea itself is all they need to make them a screaming success. Warehouses are filled with great commercial products that never got to store shelves. Founders of promising start-ups wind up working for their investors, or worse, […]

The entrepreneurial spirit is the spirit of the entire team, and is represented by their commitment to customer service, resourcefulness, and going the extra mile to make sales happen. There is no question in the minds of start-up entrepreneurs, in a garage, undercapitalized, and having to make do with less, that they must make sales […]

When we heard the auto industry’s recent request for lower federal miles per gallon standards, we were stunned! They argue that since gas is so cheap, and there is such a demand for low MPG trucks that the 2025 Standards are too costly to achieve. There was no mention of the cost to all of […]

Do children and young people have a constitutional right to a healthy environment? Is the government liable for promoting fossil fuel production and greenhouse gas emissions that accelerate climate change? According to the Washington Post, a pioneering lawsuit being brought against the US Federal Government by 21, 9- through 20-year-olds is claiming exactly that. They […]

We often say “face time beats Facebook” and “high touch beats high tech,” but we don’t always have the luxury to meet everyone in person. That’s why we recommend GoToMeeting, Skype, FaceTime, or other live video. Seeing the other person’s facial expressions gives you instant feedback you can’t get over the phone. You can quickly […]

Finally, you got a lucky break! That big chain stores buyer will finally see you. Your mind is racing with the possibilities: your product in all of her stores, access to all of her customers, your brand “takes off!” Not so fast, Bucko! Do you even know what she wants to see? Do you realize […]

M&B were interviewed on Smart Fem TV by host, Lea Woodford. To watch the interview, please visit C-Suite TV            

 Michael contributed an article in the Parking Today Magazine. To read the article, please visit Parking Today & go to page 44                                    

  Often the best ideas to solve problems, cut costs, and improve sales come from your own people—but they never get to you. Why? Because you have inadvertently Don’t Block Good Ideas from Getting to You! allowed your company’s structure to prevent them from doing so. Employees, vendors, and customers are loaded with good ideas […]