I had the pleasure of meeting Michael Bungay Stanier a couple of years ago and contributing to his book, Do More Great Work: Stop the Busywork. Start the Work That Matters. It’s full of inspiration, insights and advice on getting your priorities straight in your business and focusing on the best and highest use...
When you started your business, you knew the odds were stacked against you. But someone has to beat the odds—why shouldn’t it be you? And what do you do when it is you? As the economy rebounds, more and more businesses are going to start seeing profits beyond their current business model. When you’re...
My latest OPEN Forum article looks at the threats and opportunities that the new economic climate offers entrepreneurs: As the economy begins to rebound, are you wondering when things will get back to normal for your business? If you believe the prognosticators and pundits, there will be no “back to normal.” We’re looking at...
While I’ve made a lot of bad decisions over the years as an entrepreneur, the vast majority of them, I’ve just learned from and moved on. The one and only thing I think that I actually “regret” is that when I started my last stint as an entrepreneur back in 2002, I didn’t do...
Are you starting a business with little or no capital? Welcome to the wonderful world of bootstrapping! Even if you have some cash to work with, learning the practices of successful bootstrappers may help you stretch that money a little farther. In my latest OPEN Forum article, How to Think Like a Bootstrapper, I...
One of the most common questions I get from startups is how to figure out how much to charge for their product or service. My latest article at American Express OPEN Forum, Factors to Consider in Your Pricing Strategy, provides the strategic context for figuring out your pricing: How did you decide how much...
It’s official. As of today, I’m no longer the Entrepreneurs Guide at About.com. I’ve got a short version for those who just want the essentials and a longer version for my friends and colleagues who want to know a little more about what’s going on. Just the Facts I started as the Entrepreneurs Guide...
