Business Makeover Tip #2: Be Brave

I met a fellow named David recently.  He is working on an exciting business project.  There are a lot of unknowns with this project, and a significant financial investment.  As we were discussing the long list of things to do, I asked David, “The scope and risk of this business venture don’t seem to worry [...]

Business Makeover Tip #2: Be Brave2016-12-01T14:55:13+00:00

How To Raise Your Prices

Year end is a great time to consider the year to come.  Review the wins and losses and vow to make 2014 even better.  Update your Budget.  Consider what costs are going up. Health insurance?  Yep.  Retirement benefits?  You aren't getting any younger.  New trucks?  Hey, it's time.   Then, create a top line Sales [...]

How To Raise Your Prices2017-01-23T21:22:40+00:00

How Much Should I Charge?

What price would you put on the gift of life?  Priceless?  Beyond measure?  No way to put that value in dollars? But we attach a price tag to ourselves every day.  How much do you charge for an hour of your life?  How much for your knowledge, experience, physical and technical skills?  What are you [...]

How Much Should I Charge?2016-12-01T14:55:15+00:00

Should He Stay or Go?

Even as you read the title of this blog, did someone come to mind?  Is it time to decide about the person “on the bubble?” Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, was asked at the end of his remarkable career, “What would you have done differently.”  He responded, “I should have moved faster.  There [...]

Should He Stay or Go?2016-12-01T14:55:17+00:00

How Much Should I Charge?

You want to make more sales and more money. Good for you. And it’s good business. Here’s the problem. More sales at a losing selling price is like cliff diving into a lake. You might not hit bottom, but if you do it’s going to hurt because you don’t know what’s below. If you don’t [...]

How Much Should I Charge?2020-02-18T14:16:31+00:00