Entrepreneurial Mind

Let Tax Freedom Ring

Americans celebrated Tax Freedom Day on April 23rd. It is the mythical day when Americans stop working for the government and start working for themselves. The Spanish think tank Institución Futuro wrote me to let me know that they have...

The growth of your business will be determined by what your customers say about it. Do you know what they are saying? Learn more

Effort and Outcomes

Most often entrepreneurs measure their work in terms of time. I have been as guilty as anyone. When I was lead my seminar for entrepreneurs owning high growth companies I always start with a discussion of why they are all...

You work hard to make sure your customers are happy. Don't waste happy customers. How easy is it for your customers to share with their friends? Learn more

Accountants are from Mars and Entrepreneurs are from Venus

Imagine moving to a foreign country where the people speak a different language from your own. While you may be able to get by for a while without learning the language of this country, you will be severely hampered. Asking...

Customers who feel that you are listening to them are more likely to recommend you to a friend. How do your customers know that you are listening? Learn more

Business Cards that Stand Out

Ever wonder what happens to the business cards you hand out? Often they end up in someone's coat pocket, in a stack on someone's desk, or -- heaven forbid -- in the trash. For years, people have been trying to...

Find your happy customers and put a megaphone in their hand. Learn more

Entrepreneurship and Virtue

Our book on entrepreneurship and virtue, Bringing Your Business to Life (co-authored with Mike Naughton), is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com. Here is what a few folks have had to say about our new book: If you want to...

A disgruntled customer is 5 times more likely to tell their friend than you. On average they'll tell 4 friends. Wouldn't you like to be in the loop? Learn more
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Seeds from the blogworld
We search the business blog world looking for posts that illustrate principles, or "Seeds", that if followed, or "planted", will help small businesses grow. We list them here for your convenience. Enjoy.

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