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Not every great idea is a business. And not every business needs a great idea. So what does an idea need to have to be successful? It comes down to three fundamental pillars. What makes a business a business? I can’t count how many times I’ve sat down with people who asked me to sign […]

There are two ways to look at your competition: as a curse, or as a blessing. It’s an old story. Two friends, Joe and Dan, move to a new town. Both being entrepreneurial guys, Joe decides to open a pizza shop, and Dan opens a grocery store. After a few months, they meet and start […]

When you’re trying to grow your business, it can be tempting to say “yes” to every single opportunity that comes your way. But the most successful business people know when to say “no” to opportunities or clients. A friend of mine, the owner of a small business, recently told me that an opportunity came his way that he was […]

When it comes to hiring effective salespeople, here’s something you should consider about personality-type. When is the last time you hired a salesperson that you think is absolutely perfect for the job, only to find out they can’t close a sale if their life depended on it? If this has happened to you, you’re in […]