Multitasking is a way of life for many people.  It is not uncommon to see someone checking email, while talking on the phone and eating lunch.  Think about some of the recent apps available on the iPhone that let you text or email while walking.  The screen allows you to see what is in front [...]

The most valuable business asset is not your inventory of goods.  It is not your equipment or machinery.  In fact, it is not even the people you employ.  Your most valuable business asset is your list. Who is on your list? This list is one that has the names and addresses of everyone who has [...]

If you own a business, you are a marketer, whether you like it or not.  In fact, marketing should be on the top of your priority list.  An effective marketing strategy is what is going to cause your business to flourish. It is what will keep the phone ringing and sales climbing. What makes a [...]

When you started your business, you most likely put together some form of a business plan.  It may not have been detailed and formal, but it did include the vision for your business and what you hoped to accomplish. Too often, we don’t keep this same mentality as we progress in our careers.  We become [...]

Success breeds success, but what does that really mean? People who spend a great deal of time together share the same personality traits and often emulate each other’s actions.  This pattern starts when we are young and continues on throughout our lives. You need to put a lot of thought into whom you are surrounding [...]

Time management is one of the most difficult things that small business owners deal with.  When you own and operate your own company, your time is filled with daily tasks.  If you are like a lot of people, your work duties might easily spill over into the evenings and weekends. If you work in a [...]

To find balance in your life, you need to be able to figure out how to effectively manage your time.  Time is one of those things that can quickly be wasted.  Think about how fast the minutes tick by when you stop to check your emails or read your mail.  What about the unexpected phone [...]

Success magazine recently posted a great blog about social media and how it will contribute to your success, as a business owner.  According to the blog entry, Why Social Media Aids Success, social media can help you read your customers’ minds – that has to be good for business! Social media is still confusing for [...]

There is a lot of hype about social media right now and as a business owner, you have to decide if it is worth your time. Part of the big draw to social media is not only the potential to get in front of a large audience, but also its cost effectiveness.  If done right, [...]

It is always refreshing to hear of someone who never shied away from hard work, even at a young age. Several months ago, The Washington Post profiled a man who did what he needed to in order to accomplish his goals.  Even though Payam “Peter” Tabibian might not be a billionaire, he has found major [...]