One of the biggest time wasters I’ve encountered is voice mail. Sometimes trying to connect with a real human is like playing a game of “tag, you’re it.” Read the rest of this entry »

I’m a pretty early adopter of most new technology. But when it comes to my calendar, give me paper any day. I like being able to look at one, two or three months at a time for planning purposes and don’t want to have to spend time sorting through a hierarchy of dates to look at what I want to see.  Read the rest of this entry »

Radio shows can be really fun to do. But if you’re the next guest on your favorite radio show, you better be prepared. Read the rest of this entry »

Is email marketing dead? That’s what some people think. I disagree. There are still plenty of small business owners connecting via email with prospects and customers every single day. Read the rest of this entry »

Pete Wakeman and his wife Laura built their business with intention. They began with the end in mind and followed their goals until they sold their successful business a few years back. Their main keys to success were “…hire right, train right and invent systems for our people…” Read the rest of this entry »

Small business owners are famous for not creating business plans for their business. Many of them say, “I don’t need a darn business plan. It’s just a waste of time.”

That may be true, but if you don’t know where you are going any road will take you there. And in this economy, who can afford to make mistakes? Read the rest of this entry »