business

Want to Get Stuff Done? Pick Up the Phone!

Personal business experience has proven to us that face-to-face meetings are the most productive for breaking the ice with a… Read More

8 years ago

How the Official Champagne for The Times Square New Year’s Eve Party Was Named

Michael Houlihan, Co-Founder of Barefoot Wines, came back exhausted from a sales trip to Southern California in late 1993.  He… Read More

8 years ago

It’s New Year’s … So Get Out Your Pruning Shears

Pruning is an art form with a science behind it. Any good gardener knows that skillful and timely pruning increases… Read More

8 years ago

How Social skills can Reduce Your Need For Cash

Business owners want to know, "How do I raise more money?" We ask, "Why do you need more money?" The… Read More

8 years ago

Saving the Environment is Good for Business

Anytime there is a demand, business will rise to satisfy it – at a profit! We now face a huge… Read More

8 years ago

Don’t just answer the question: ​Address the assumption behind the question

Why do they call it duck tape? The purpose of a question is to solicit an answer. But an answer… Read More

8 years ago

2 Reasons Why Doing It Yourself Can Give You a Big Advantage

The advantages of starting a business when you are undercapitalized are priceless. They can force you to be creative, resourceful,… Read More

8 years ago

Terms That Can Hurt Your Business and Undo Your Good Will

You won’t get too much argument against the proposition that an excellent customer experience results in return customers, loyalty, and… Read More

8 years ago

Lines of Credit Can Help Startups Retain Their Ownership

We are always surprised by the number of startups that don’t use, or even know about, lines of credit. The… Read More

8 years ago

How to Find Your Ideal Investor

One of the wisest questions any startup could ask is, “What should I be looking for in an investor?” Wise… Read More

8 years ago