Tag Archives: strategy

Social Media — Just Another Marketing Channel

A few months ago I wrote a blog post about marketing, and how important it is to make sure that the plans you lay out are specific and actionable, meaning that they identify specific timelines, tactics, budgets and expected outcomes. … Continue reading

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Seasons Change And So Does Your Business

Can you believe it is already April? It seems like just yesterday that we were ringing in the New Year.  Now it’s almost time to put away the winter coats and haul out the patio furniture!

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Strengthen your business plan: Get specific!

I was asked four times last week, “What is the main place that you see business plans fall short?” This week I decided to ask some people that read business plans as part of their professional career for their answers. … 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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ROC in Halton! (Return on Conversation)

“I only wish I could find an institute that teaches people how to listen. Business people need to listen at least as much as they need to talk. Too many people fail to realize that real communication goes in both … Continue reading

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