The most important "P" December 7, 2010 Do you remember when you were taught the four "P"'s of product, place, price and promotion? They were at the heart of successful business ... Read more The first five minutes. December 2, 2010 It really boils down to the first five minutes. How do you handle the first five minutes of an important opportunity? To do it ... Read more A microcosm of the economy November 30, 2010 So, what do you believe? Is the economy coming back? Most economists say yes, but slowly. Most businesses say maybe--some are seeing more positive ... Read more What does your favorite football team and your toughest competitor have in common? November 24, 2010 It is a Sunday and it is getting close to football season. I am a college football fan. My challenge is that the team ... Read more Perception vs. Reality….which matters most? November 3, 2010 The answer: it depends. Here’s why. Reality: the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they appear or may be thought ... Read more Can today’s business model for sports survive? October 20, 2010 I am a huge sports fan. My husband is a golf pro, my oldest son played college and professional golf, my youngest son is ... Read more Five Myths of Successful Business Management September 14, 2010 Businesses are doing their best to produce top results in a tough market. It is not easy. It is made even more difficult because ... Read more Are You Experiencing Selling Cycle “Creep”? September 8, 2010 Selling cycle creep isn’t a new dance or rock bank; it is the ever-lengthening time it is taking customers to move through the selling ... Read more Want to be World Class? August 26, 2010 Middle class is as American as apple pie. "Just surviving" is the goal of many businesses today. Being comfortable, "doing as well or better ... Read more « Previous 1 … 46 47 48 49 50 … 52 Next »