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Heed the Warnings – Icebergs Ahead!

The sinking of the Titanic seems to be on everyone’s mind lately.  With the recent release of the 3D movie, the subject has been revisited and discussed from all different angles.  The Titanic was called “unsinkable”, but on April 14, … Continue reading

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Invest in Yourself: Make Time for Education

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”  Nelson Mandela Education can change the world, as Nelson Mandela has shown. It can also have an impact on you and your business. Today we live … Continue reading

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Business Plans – A Roadmap to Success

Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential Winston Churchill  Writing a business plan can be an intimidating task and from time to time we will meet small business clients who ask us to write the business plan for … Continue reading

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Entrepreneurship Can Be Lonely… But It Doesn’t Have to Be

One of my mentors, early in my life as an entrepreneur, told me, “Entrepreneurship is lonely.” This idea stuck with me and proved to be true. As an entrepreneur, you will make big decisions by yourself. There isn’t always another … Continue reading

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It’s Never Too Early For Succession Planning

How important is it to plan for the future?  When several entrepreneurs were asked this question, most said that planning for the future was the most important aspect of running a lucrative business.  Planning on a year-to-year basis is very … Continue reading

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Summer is a great time for reading!

Summer is on the horizon.  What better time to kick back, relax and crack open a great book.  And why not make it a business book? Unwind and improve your business at the same time! One lesson author Barbara Corcoran … Continue reading

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To Move or Not to Move that is the Question!

The location of your business is probably one of the most important decisions you will make while operating a business. Most have heard of the real estate agent’s mantra:  location, location, location.  Why is it repeated three times?  Because the … Continue reading

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