A MAN LIVED BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SOLD HOT DOGS.
Written bob on November 20, 2009 My blog mission statement: “Offer Practical Tips to Small Business Entrepreneurs to Grow their Business Profitably and Fun Thought Provoking Anecdotes.” Here…
MYTH – ENTREPRENEURS LOVE RISK
Written bob on November 13, 2009 This myth seems to emanate from the media portrayals of entrepreneurs, likening them to old gun slinging, sneering, arrogant cowboys just looking…
FREE SMALL BUSINESSS HELP AT UNIVERSITIES
Written bob on November 9, 2009 Following my own advice in my book, Bootstrapping 101, I contacted Len Green, the entrepreneur and professor at Babson College in Boston to…
Two Ears-One Mouth, Which Gets Used More?
Written bob on October 30, 2009 Why is it that in most business and social encounters the mouth is employed much more? Many people think they are listening…
Know What You Don’t Know
Written bob on October 26, 2009 Success or knowledge in one area or endeavor does not automatically ensure the same in others. I have never met anyone who…
BE NICE TO YOUR SUPPLIERS — Part 2
When I blogged my earlier post on Suppliers, I received a great comment from Pierre Martell, the CEO of Martell Home Builders ( www.themartellexperience.com ) in…
Put Up or Shut Up!
Written bob on October 16, 2009 PUT UP OR SHUT UP or Practice What You Preach. This mantra has many more implications and consequences than you think. You…
Entrepreneurs, Be Nice to Your Suppliers!
Written bob on October 12, 2009 Suppliers can be a critical component of your business growth and survival. Your approach to suppliers needs to be part of your strategic…
Passion – More Than Just Sex!
Written bob on October 5, 2009 PASSION−A key attribute to overcome adversity and build a business. Every attribute and skill can be learned except passion. I would not…
NO, a keyword for successful selling!
Written bob on September 28, 2009 Would you believe NO can get you a good Yes? Yes, it’s true; sometimes NO is the keyword for successful selling. In all negotiations and…