Apprentice: Stefani Wins!

by | Monday | Apprentice, Business

The season finale of the Apprentice just now finished airing, and The Donald selected Stefani over James. I’m a bit surprised by that, but I believe it’s a good choice. James has been a strong performer, but he had some close calls in the boardroom, and...

Branding: Differentiate or Die

by | Friday | Branding

By Derrick Daye on Sprint What has changed in business over recent decades is the amazing proliferation of product choices in just about every category. It’s been estimated that there are 1,000,000 SKU’s (Standard Stocking Units) out there in America. An average...

What's Happened to Effective Writing?

by | Friday | Business Opinion, media

There are several poorly written articles circling the bowl on a daily basis, and this may end up being yet another one, but it’s alarming to me that professional journalists consistently botch spelling and grammar. It used to be newspapers, magazines, and books...

Why Most Small Businesses Fail

by | Thursday | Business Planning, strategic planning

Michael Gerber, author of the mega-best sellers “The E-Myth” and “The E-Myth Revisited,” is one of the people I admire and respect and who has had a significant impact on me and my businesses. Although I have listened many times to...

Strategic Planning – The Three Key Elements

by | Thursday | strategic planning

For businesses strategic planning is a concept, a mind set and a process. It is looking down the road at what’s around the bend. When everyone around your place is focusing on what’s coming you will all recognize it in time to take advantage of it.As...