[Aug 21st 2009] Why going back to school is good for business It’s that time of the year again -- back to school time! If you’re currently in business or considering starting a business now is a great time for you to head back to school! Like anything you... - read on...

[Aug 12th 2009] On a recent vacation I was shopping downtown and made a purchase at a retail store. When I checked out the owner gave me a coupon for 10 % off several other downtown businesses and suggested why they were great places to visit. It worked! I wen... - read on...

[Aug 05th 2009] A recent study conducted by a Professor at the University of Calgary indicates that we're procrastinating more than we used to. The study shows that back in 1978 -fifteen percent of us were guilty of it. Today that number is more like sixty per... - read on...

[Jul 29th 2009] There is one four letter word that every entrepreneur is familiar with - that word is risk! The key to success as an entrepreneur isn't necessarily having a high risk tolerance - it's more about having confidence in your ability to manage ris... - read on...

[Jul 23rd 2009] Many businesses in Maine are doing business internationally. If you are planning to travel overseas to conduct business there are things you should know and do to insure that your business trip will be a successful one. According to my friends ... - read on...

[Jul 16th 2009] EVALUATING A BUSINESS IDEA: I got a call a call from a viewer asking me to help him decide which business he should start. He had about ten very different ideas and hoped I would instantly know which one he should pick. My answer to him was I c... - read on...

[Jul 01st 2009] It's likely that at this very moment - someone owes you money! I'm hearing from many business owners that one of their greatest challenges in today's economy Is collecting receivables. Here are some tips to help you reduce your receivables a... - read on...

[Jun 24th 2009] Tis the season for lemonade stands! If you have kids at home this summer - it's a great time to encourage them to start a business. It gives them an opportunity to learn about running a business, managing money, leadership and to accomplish som... - read on...

[Jun 10th 2009] Ahh the summer season is finally here! Funny how it seems to take forever to get here and then it goes by so fast! This is especially true for business owners who often find the summer months are their busiest. But - it's good for you and fo... - read on...

[Jun 03rd 2009] Every where we turn these days businesses are claiming to be green as more consumers want to do businesses with companies who are more environmentally responsible. This had resulted in an over saturation of green businesses and confused consu... - read on...

[May 20th 2009] Let me start with a quote from Thomas Edison: "Time is really the only capital that any human being has, and the only thing we can't afford to lose." But we often say - I don't have enough time. For most of us it's not having the time tha... - read on...

[May 14th 2009] It will likely come as no surprise to you that when workers were asked what is their biggest time waster at work - many said --- meetings! You can't avoid having meetings in your business - as they're necessary for communication and team building... - read on...