Most of us know the usual ways for kids to make money, which include lemonade stands, newspaper routes, and mowing lawns. However, there are more unusual ways. Some of the ways listed below are from my own childhood when I was always looking for another way to make money. 1…

As an entrepreneur, you’re hardwired to enjoy a greater level of risk than the average person. But do you enjoy the thrill of business and investing so much that you’re willing to risk: -Being hounded by creditors? -Declaring bankruptcy? -Being denied a mortgage? -Paying more than your fair share of…

Some days a motivational quote can provide a quick pick-me-up for employees and even management. They can be a breath of fresh air when it comes to a drab afternoon. These are also a great way to jazz up a newsletter or a memo or even to simply print and…

Where does your organization sit in the Corporate Life Cycle and what should you expect next? Are you balancing entrepreneurialism with management disciplines effectively? There are generally accepted to be ten stages in an organization’s life cycle: When an organization comes into being it usually does so as a result…

I had the honor of speaking this week at a women’s business association luncheon on the topic of entrepreneurship. When I mentioned to my wife the day before that I was speaking to a group of women entrepreneurs she asked, “Why on earth would they ask you to speak?” In…

Individuals face demands on their time from work and life requirements. If they cannot balance the requirements, it could mean an unhealthy life or unemployment. Work-life balance has become an important topic of study and discussion because of its impact on public health and business results. Public health is affected…

Where does your organization sit in the Corporate Life Cycle and what should you expect next? Are you balancing entrepreneurialism with management disciplines effectively? There are generally accepted to be ten stages in an organization’s life cycle: When an organization comes into being it usually does so as a result…

As a young employee, I was transferred to work in an office tower in downtown San Francisco. I wasn’t the only person to arrive in this new office space. the group had changed significantly due to reorganization and many of us were working together for the first time. My boss…

We all have habits, some good and some not so good. These are behaviors that we’ve learned and that occur almost automatically. And most of us have a habit we’d like to break or one we’d like to develop. For most people, it takes about four weeks for a new…