The 4th of July represents the birth of our nation. And in a way, the founding fathers were among the nation’s first innovators, and they offer valuable lessons still relevant today, such as: Don’t be afraid to take prudent risks and disrupt the market. Breaking away from Mother England was bold and risky. However, the […]
Read MoreGrowth and stagnation are natural parts of the business lifecycle. But what happens when you stay too long in the latter phase? It takes a savvy business owner to know how to ride those often-unpredictable waves. Here’s what engaged business leaders and I have to say about moving past a plateau. Go on a Fact-Finding […]
Read MoreMothers are a particulars special breed in their own right, and it turns out some of the qualities that make a great mother can also translate into great entrepreneurs. I am fortunate to have grown up with an incredible mother who encouraged, inspired and supported my dreams. Having lost her just two short years ago, […]
MoreAs P. T. Barnum, the 19th-century American showman and circus owner once said, “any publicity is good publicity.” Here’s hoping that adage works in favor of IHOb (formerly known as IHOP). The famed pancake house recently announced its plans to (temporarily, perhaps) change its name from IHOP® ® to IHOb. While the rebranding is undoubtedly […]
Read MoreFamily-owned businesses face a steeper incline than most companies. According to Entrepreneur.com, only 30 percent of family-owned businesses survive into the second generation, and only 12 percent make it to the third. It might seem at times the same reasons that can drive their growth can also result in their demise. What do I mean? […]
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