by admin | Dec 26, 2018 | Business Growth, Coaching
The “Rule of 3 or 10” has been around for a while. In essence, it goes like this, “Everything breaks at multiples of 3 and powers of 10”. And while I believe we can debate the validity of it at every level, I propose that it does lead us to good advice...
by admin | Dec 18, 2018 | Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Strategy
For many business owners, December marks the end of another year and January brings about a fresh start. Opportunities abound. Optimism is high. You are finalizing your budget (let’s face it, most of you haven’t finished your budget yet). With the new...
by admin | Nov 6, 2018 | Business Growth, Strategy, Success
The success trap is the fourth trap that is encountered by the business owner. Earlier we shared the first three traps. The honeymoon trap and the “three feet from gold” trap both occur in the startup phase. The founder’s trap, (aka the...
by admin | Oct 30, 2018 | Business Growth, Strategy
I have a good sense of direction. I used to think this was something that was to be learned. After all, I was a Boy Scout, an Eagle Scout, no less. And we were taught all the skills of using a map and compass. I’ve backpacked in the mountains for days using...
by admin | Sep 11, 2018 | Business Growth, Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Success
In an earlier blog, I wrote about the “honeymoon trap”. This is the first trap of an entrepreneur. The second trap is called “three feet from gold”. And, like the honeymoon trap, it happens early in the start-up phase of a company. It is...