Archive for: January, 2009

Maximize the Value of Your Business by Mastering the Basics


maximize Maximize the Value of Your Business by Mastering the Basics

Do your business operations need a boost? You can do this easily by getting a good handle on the fundamental rules of business.

A few weeks ago I wrote about one of these fundamental rules: that you must convert inputs into more valuable outputs.

As I had mentioned, converting inputs into more valuable outputs (let’s just call this a key rule) can be applied to all different disciplines of business. [click to continue...]

9 Sure-Fire Ways to Deal with Failure


failure 9 Sure Fire Ways to Deal with Failure

Few things in life can be as painful as failing at something that your heart was truly set on.

Failure can kill your confidence, break your heart and suck away your motivation…all in one step.

Failure can’t always be avoided. You can work your hardest for the best results possible and still fail, which is when failure hurts the most. [click to continue...]

Aiming High the Right Way


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After examining stretch goals a few months ago, I believe a redefinition of Aiming High is in order.

Aiming High, as I have mentioned in the past, is a method that I have used to demand and achieve greater performance out of myself. It is not difficult, it doesn’t require you to be a genius. All you need to be is ambitious. [click to continue...]

30 Wonderful Articles and Sites for Self Motivation


motivation 30 Wonderful Articles and Sites for Self Motivation

In desperate need for some motivation?

There is never a shortage of information on the web, with the topic of motivation as no exception.

Below are 30 articles and sites for motivation, so you will never be at a loss for ways to motivate yourself when you are feeling discouraged. [click to continue...]

Why Sales is Especially Important in the Beginning Stages


fish stand sales Why Sales is Especially Important in the Beginning Stages

What are you spending most of your time doing?

Pretend you recently started a new business. What do you picture yourself doing?

Are you cleaning up your new office? Sorting your staff into departments? Ensuring all of your equipment and computers are up to date or planning numerous meetings with your accountant and banker to talk about financing? [click to continue...]