3 Fast-Start Business Success Tips

I was recently inspired by an article on “Fast Start Tips”. The article was based on the idea that there are often three, short-term, high-impact activities which can be quickly implemented to improve business profits. Focus on three things and you’ll get a result. My initial reaction was to look …more

Introduce Yourself

You must go out and start networking. Get started with masterminding, or brainstorming with like-minded, success driven people from outside your industry. Find new contacts who can share perspectives, real life experiences and recommendations with you. If you’re a lonely entrepreneur out there trying to knock it alone, and you’re …more

5 Steps to Business Success with Lifelong Learning

“I don’t think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.” Abraham Lincoln When we were young, we went to school.  Education was something that was necessary and learning was done automatically.  Somehow after graduation, the pursuit of knowledge becomes a thing of the past.  …more

You Are What You Say, Everyday

I just met my 20+ competitors on the StartupBusMiami.  We’ve all gathered for the adventure which has officially begun. As I anticipated, being with this group of intelligent, creative thinkers is going to test my own expertise and abilities.  At this point the competition is friendly as we mingle and …more

The “W” Questions of a Prospect

Do you remember the “W” Questions?  I’m talking about the Who-What-Which-Where-When-Why Questions.  Those basic questions from elementary school… I want you to ask yourself these “W” Questions about your Prospects or Customers.  The questions help you know your customers and their buying habits.  The more answers you have the greater …more

Get Multiple Profit Sources

It’s an old saying, but couldn’t be more true today – Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket While the quote suggests putting your eggs into multiple baskets, another idea is to have more than just eggs in your basket. In other words, diversify your business. To generate the …more

Every Startup Needs a Great Name

I’ve started working on my idea for the StartupBus project and I need to find the perfect name.   The StartupBus is a great name and lends itself to add geographic subnames for each bus in the national competion.  (I’m on StartupBusMiami, if you forgot!) Always one to start with …more

My Startup with the Startup Bus

My Startup with the Startup Bus

Good fortune crossed my path last week when I stumbled upon a tweet about the Startup Bus.  It was really random fate that I saw it on my timeline – frankly, I don’t remember who sent it out.   Here’s the whole story at:  Startupbus.com I followed the link and …more

Thinking Like a CEO

Entrepreneurs get so involved with the day-to-day operations of a business that they often don’t take time to study it.   Thinking like a CEO is a very different perspective than the person who is busy mowing lawns, running a landscaping business. I’m here to help you get this bigger perspective. …more