Out-of-the-Box Business Thinking with Mike Winkelmann, West Coast Food Machines
When Mike Winkelmann opened his high-end butcher shop and deli, little did he know that its failure two years later would be a blessing in disguise.
Strategy Execution Priority 3: Staying on Your Toes
In this final instalment we are going to delve into the final element of successful execution of your strategy: improving adaptability to changing circumstances.
How to Handle the Media During a Customer Service Crisis
Marketing and Public Relations: Building Your Small Business During a Recession
Believe it or not, some of the greatest fortunes have been made during recessions. So what does it take to build business in an economic downturn?
Where does 'Blue Sky' Thinking Happen in your Service Business?
If manufacturers invest in research and development (R&D) for new ideas, processes and products that lead to tomorrow's profits, where do the service sectors invest for ideas for tomorrow's profits?
Network to Grow Your Business
If you're looking to grow your business, networking will help get you there.
Book Review: The Gettysburg Approach to Writing & Speaking Like a Professional
We gave The "I" of the Storm a positive recommendation a few years ago for people who want to improve their written communications. Yaffe's latest book is even better.
Book Review: Psychology of Executive Retirement from Fear to Passion
At first glance, small business owners with retirement on the horizon might question the relevance of this self-help book.
From the Archives
Business Partnerships Need Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Before you finalize that partnership deal you need to complete a written partnership agreement. Here is what you will want to include in that document.
Don't Get Caught in the Web: Legal Protection in Cyberspace
Make sure that you don't get caught in a legal bind in cyberspace! This article looks at some of the legal issues and risks associated with 'getting wired'.
Want to communicate effectively? Use the 5 Ws to help you.
Tune is as Paul Lima, freelance writer and author, explains how who - what - when - where - why can improve your business.
The average length of a business lunch is now 36 minutes.-- Useless Facts
