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How To Build A Great Business

Remember when you started your business? I’m guessing you were excited; exchanging the so-called security of being an employee, for the freedom and rewards of being your own boss.  It was the start of something new and inspiring for you. As you read this now, I hope you are enjoying those rewards.  I hope you are in a position, where you have the quality of life you wanted or are making meaningful, measurable progress.

What everybody ought to know about making decisions

Successful business owners are typically very good when it comes to making decisions.  They know that indecision costs them opportunities.  They get the facts they need, think about the proposition, often discuss it with others to get some feedback, then they decide.  They do this, in reasonable time.

Don't Be Afraid To Hire A Business Consultant

Yesterday, I was interviewing guest expert Jim Norris on a teleseminar on the subject of creating your own Peer Advisory Board. And he made an interesting but right-on-target statement that, “In larger businesses, hiring consultants and contractors to improve your business or strategies is perfectly normal and accepted. But most entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and small business owners see that as a sign of weakness or failure.”

How You Can Become a Successful Leader

How would you define a leader? Political figures, teachers, actors, and many other people may come to mind, but it's important to know that a title does not qualify a leader. Even owning a small business doesn't define a leader. According to Dictionary.com, a leader is "a guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group."

3 Stages of the Business Cycle

Every business goes through phases and emotions. Although some vary from businesses to business, there are 3 distinct stages that every business will face at one time or another.

What It Really Takes To Build A Successful Business

So here’s the deal…After 16 years and six business, I’ve learned a thing or two about what it really takes to build a successful business. And I’ll tell ya, most of what my Mom told me—and most of what I believed going into the first four—turned out to be dead wrong. In each of my early businesses, the busier I got the more of my life I gave up. Soon I was working ridiculous hours but I didn’t have a whole lot in my bank account to show for it. I was basically chained to my computer.

If You're Not Healthy, Chances Are Your Business Won't Be Either

Okay, I know this might seem off-topic coming from a Practical Marketing Expert. But over the years I’ve learned that if you’re not healthy, chances are your business won’t be either. Plus, oftentimes your best ideas will come when you’re doing something totally unrelated to your business. So to help you fit a little exercise into your already busy day, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite tricks…

Search Marketing Success

If you read my post on small business search marketing, you recall that I talked about how difficult it can be for small businesses to make search marketing work for them. Many simply don't understand the opportunity that exists. Some don't think that they have the technical know-how. Even more believe that they simply don't have the time. Well, if I might be so bold, I can give you the most important key to success in search marketing.

Taking The Measure Of Success

Everyone wants to profit from their small business work, but the definition of 'profit' may vary from person to person.

Lack of Good Execution Blocks Go-to-Market Success

The biggest obstacle to go-to-market success (and lead generation ROI for that matter) is the lack of good execution.