It’s dark and stormy here in the Midwest this morning. Perfect writing weather in my book. I write this morning from a bit of a reflective mood over the last several days. Lots has been happening here with family and illness and scary, stop you in your tracks and kick you in the ass kind…
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What Does Football and Business Have In Common?
This is a guest post by Mark Harai The thrill of the “Hit” When I was a kid growing up, football was my sport of passion. I got a late start in football and suited up the first time in 9th grade. I was always a bit of a rough neck, so I could handle…
As an Entrepreneur, You’re a Writer By Default
This is a guest post from Stefanie Frank It was October 2008. Having left a lucrative job as an attorney in a Las Vegas law firm three years earlier, I was floundering. Wrestling with my desire to “be a writer,” to “make a difference” in a way that wouldn’t shackle me to an office filled…
What the Ozark Mountain Daredevils Can Teach You About Business
If you know anything about the Central Midwest, you know that the Ozark Mountains are our one claim to fame. Many a local will travel for hours into southern Missouri to take in their beauty – and drink a few Bud Lights – a few cases that is I grew up about 3 hours from…
Four Tips For Raising Your Game
This post originally appeared over at the blog resource centre, For Bloggers By Bloggers. I wanted to share it here as I thought you might find it useful, as well as share some of the free resources we offer over at FBBB. Feel free to pop on over and check the rest of For Bloggers By…
Coffee Conversations: Does Your Business Have Spirit?
Does your business have Spirit? This is a short video on the hot topic of Spirituality in business. I am NOT talking or preaching religion here! I am talking about how (or if) spirituality relates to and effects your business. What do you think?
Coffee Conversations: Step Away From The Keyboard!
Many of us experience an overwhelming sense of guilt whan we step away from our business to take a break. I’m here to tell you that guilt is a load of crap! Watch the video and let me know your tricks for taking a break. Note: When I posted this video I referred to it…
Stop Killing Your Business
This is a guest post from Danny Brown. One of the hardest parts of running any business is simply keeping it alive. With the grim statistic that over half of all new businesses fail in their first year coupled with today’s precarious economic climate, it’s a tough time to be a business owner. Yet many…
Preconceived Notions Are Killing Your Business
For years I had a preconceived notion (several actually) about small dogs, especially Poodles. They’re yappy. The nip at your heels. They are fidgety and can’t sit still. They are snooty, uppity and have no personality. No way they could be as cool as our Husky. Two weeks ago, in a moment of weakness, my…