Time Management

Last week, I had the privilege of working with a group of new entrepreneurs from the Right Management Fast Trac program, and one of the discussions raised was the issue of balancing time as a start-up.  As an entrepreneur, whether solo or in a group, you are ultimately in control over your own time. This […]

When an entrepreneur launches a business, part of the planning process involves developing an exit strategy. Sounds odd to decide how to exit a business before it is launched but you need to think long-term, and best and worst case scenarios. Planning an exit strategy for the business made me begin thinking about exit strategies […]

The other day, I was called up by a friend who had an emergency.  We had three straight days of rain in the St. Louis area and his house was at the bottom of a hill.  Water seeks its own level and the water pressure had built up around the foundations of his house (hydrostatic […]

There are many great self-help books, blogs, YouTube videos, magazines, inspirational Web sites, and other myriad of sources to get yourself motivated to accomplish your daily routine or long-term goals. We read, watch and listen to these sources to help get us going. With all the information available, why do so many people still seem […]

Most people that I know keep up with the news by passively watching their local news station, CNN, or perhaps the Today show in the morning while they are getting ready for their day.  But if  you’re like me, you probably want a little more in-depth information on various business and personal-interest topics (I like […]

Networking. You hear it now more than ever. It’s the one of the best ways to find a job. One of the best ways to find your next client. One of the best ways to secure a referral for a home repair or a new doctor. You get the picture. What struck me several days […]