Tag Archives: small business success
Value vs Time – A Tip for Business Owners
As business owners, we sometimes forget how many years of school, real life experience or both are involved in being able to share our talent, and the value given. Continue reading
Determining the Market for Your Business Versus Customer Development
Many new businesses focus on determining their market. It is better to drill down in the marketplace and discover the specific groups of customers based on their needs and frustrations. Continue reading
Economic Gardening – Needs More Water!
‘Economic Gardening’ is focusing the support of economic development on the existing businesses in your region that have the best chance of growth. Continue reading
Experiential Learning in Small Business and Entrepreneurship
There is a missing piece in the way small business owners acquire knowledge. Why is there not a structured and scientific experiential learning model for existing small business owners? Continue reading
There is No Magic Pill for Small Business Success
If we could just invent a magic pill that business owners could take to solve all their problems – all our business problems would be solved. Continue reading
The Importance of Small Businesses
Small businesses are the backbone of the national economy. Local small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. Saturday is Canada’s day to support small local businesses. Continue reading
Carrots or Sticks – How Do You Motivate and Engage Your Employees?
In the best selling book, The Carrot Principle, by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton, they report that the practice of recognition in the workplace achieves a higher level of employee motivation and engagement. Continue reading
The Importance of Your Business’s Web Presence
With the Internet used by 78% of North Americans*, and Google reporting that approximately 89% of web users research products and services online before they buy* – a good web presence is essential. Continue reading
Academic Degree vs. Real World Experience
How important is a having a graduate university or professional degree? Is having real life experience just as valuable? Continue reading
Business School Simplified!
Most business owners don’t have formal business training. They learn from the ‘school of hard knocks’. The Business Therapist® is a here to help business owners. Continue reading
