Turning Business Ideas into a Reality

Turning Business Ideas into a Reality

“Ideas are a dime a dozen. Ideas are cheap while execution is expensive.” That quote was written by a wise man named Hiten who has some great thoughts on business. I would also add that execution is hard and time consuming. It would be impossible to execute every...
Google’s “10 Things We Know to Be True” Core Principles

Google’s “10 Things We Know to Be True” Core Principles

Nearly a decade ago, Google released 10 basic concepts that were at the core of their business. Although these rules were definitely more geared toward the search/internet industry, I believe there are valuable lessons in here that can apply to nearly any business....
Business Lessons from Season 1 of Arrested Development

Business Lessons from Season 1 of Arrested Development

First airing in 2003, the TV series Arrested Development is as comical as it is heartwarming. As I recently watched the show on Netflix, I couldn’t help but notice how many legitimate business lessons are entwined into the show’s plot. In an unconventional way, the...
Identify Your Gift and Jump: A Lesson from Steve Harvey

Identify Your Gift and Jump: A Lesson from Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey has worn many hats in his career, but he is fairly popular as the host of Family Feud. During one taping, Steve delivered some golden advice for his studio audience… You’ve gotta jump. You can find the full video on YouTube, but here is my take-away...
Forgotten Tips for External Communication

Forgotten Tips for External Communication

Clients and customers make business possible, so communicating effectively should be a priority. Every client situation is unique, but here are a few tips that can help you consistently thrive in client communication. Stop Talking While You’re Ahead As an expert in...
4 Analytics Applications You Should Be Using

4 Analytics Applications You Should Be Using

Going with your gut is important, but all entrepreneurs should already know the importance of using data to drive results. You can then adapt your methods based on what works and what doesn’t. There are dozens of analytics applications on the market today for...