Are You Teachable?
As a business expert, I am expected to offer advice. The danger is that I become so committed to what I know works that I am no longer teachable. Attending seminars and webinars, listening to great speakers, is one of the habits I have [...]
Is Multitasking Making You Stupid?
Aren't we always looking to get more done in less time? So we show up early and work late and it never seems to be enough. Is the answer multitasking? Unfortunately, no. According to a report from the University of London, multitasking makes you less intelligent. [...]
5 Tips for Wrangling the Chaos
"Got a Minute?" That question can suck every minute out of your day. You want to be helpful and open. But when you become "at the effect" of everyone else, you may get frustrated. Maybe even snap at them? That's the opposite of being helpful [...]
Time To Hire Your First Employee?
Ready to go...UN-solo? Perhaps you've been thinking about adding a new team member. Maybe your first? It can be a bit UN-nerving! Once upon a time, I hired phenomenal Shauna, and committed to TWO hours...a month! If you want to grow your company, or buy [...]
You Can UN-Do Your Business…and Do Something Else
Years ago, when I first started with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, John Nicholson asked if he could become a franchisee. I said, "No! You only do new construction work. This is a conversion service franchise. That means, you need to do service work with at least two truck [...]