Stepping out of a business is a formidable challenge, fraught with emotional and pragmatic hurdles. After all, when you have poured everything into building something, it’s an almost impossible undertaking to leave it all behind. In this episode, Elliot Kallen brings on Laurie Barkman, author of The Business Transition Handbook, to discuss the intricate journey […]
As I look back on my career, the major milestones are combinations of things done by choice and some by chance. I would like to claim I had made all of my decisions by choice, not chance. That simply would not be true. Regardless of the reason for making a move, in all cases, change was […]
It’s no coincidence that the word ‘change’ fits into the word ‘challenge’. Change is challenging, but it doesn’t have to be stressful or unpredictable. We all face changes in our lives. Whether on a personal level or at work, change is inevitable. By taking a deeper dive into the dynamics of the human change process, […]
Do you have one of those hard-to-work-for bad bosses? OK, that’s too kind. Is your boss a jerk? Do you sometimes want to pull your hair out? Or even throw things after a talk with Mr./Mrs. Wonderful? Bad bosses almost always lack emotional intelligence. They play favorites, gossip, and have private agendas not always in […]
As a hardworking entrepreneur, you know the value of diversifying your income streams and are always looking for more ways to earn money. With that in mind, let’s explore some casual side businesses for the busy entrepreneur that, with minimal time investment, can pump up your profits. Buy Ice and Water Vending Machines Ice and […]
Clint Arthur, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated author and celebrity entrepreneur, shares his insights into how to use this ‘’Celebrity Entrepreneur’’ strategy to your advantage. Photo by Hunters Race on Unsplash In today’s world with so many trying to be an entrepreneur, it can be challenging to stand out. That’s where the concept of celebrity entrepreneurship comes in, […]
Green practices and eco-friendliness are very important for businesses, as they consume lots of energy and produce lots of waste. Minimizing the impact on the environment can help keep the world healthy and can save money for the company. You just need to know the right ways to be more eco-friendly as a business. Minimize […]
Leading a business involves risk. For some of us, just getting out of bed each day seems like a risk. For others, they can’t get enough of it. Being a risk taker is on the high end of the scale for entrepreneurs and visionaries. Our business culture is full of stories about famous risk-takers. Yet […]
Is it time to put your company up for sale? Whether you’re just assessing the health of the market and your operation or you’re actively looking to make a sale and retire or move on to other ventures, there are a few key considerations to keep in mind. Doug Thorpe shares a few here. Assess […]
Author’s NOTE: I wrote the first version of this article in 2018 – a full 2 years BEFORE the whole world locked down and faced the COVID-19 pandemic. Business has not been the same since. At a recent luncheon, I was involved in a discussion that I find becoming more common. The topic was this: […]
