http://www.small-business-blog.com An Entrepreneur's Resource for: Successful Business Strategy, Advice, Coaching, Marketing Ideas and more... Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:28:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As we get to the end of another business year, it would be wise to reflect on this past year, and begin to dissect some of the strategies that didn’t work; and those that did. Remember, failure is just a part of the experience process; its not so much lack ... http://www.small-business-blog.com/2007/12/09/ten-strategies-for-small-business-success/ As I searched for some inspiration about this week's blog, the theme of "fear of action" in my recent business coaching and consulting engagements came to mind. As I thought about that theme, my screensaver suddenly popped up – with pictures from a memorable trip. At this very ... http://www.small-business-blog.com/2007/10/22/small-business-the-toltec-way/   I have such fond memories of growing up in Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY in the 60’s. As a kid, we played stickball with a pensy pinkie that you could buy for 10 cents (for those of you not in my generation – it’s a pink rubber ball ... http://www.small-business-blog.com/2007/10/11/right-leadership/   Global business exchange has now surpassed politics and government as the primary cohesive (or divisive) force impacting the planet’s well being. Information and high technology, as well as oil based economy, has created a quantum leap in advances in communication, transportation, information exchange, and in food production and housing ... http://www.small-business-blog.com/2007/10/07/new-energy-paradigm-in-business/   For the past weeks, I have spoken about my concerns and the effects of the credit crunch along with a much weakening dollar. All of these factors impact our daily lives as workers, consumers, and caretakers of our families. But for those with private debt (which would be a ... http://www.small-business-blog.com/2007/10/03/private-debt/ Many small businesses do not discover the art of focused targeted marketing and positioning their product or service until they are going out of business. Targeted marketing is critical to your success. I will focus this discussion more on the service oriented business, but those with products can adapt the ... http://www.small-business-blog.com/2007/09/23/targeted-marketing/   The mainstream media is full of stories about the Federal Reserve cutting rates, but the bigger story is the fall of the dollar below the accepted index standard of 80 , which was barely mentioned! It’s critical to understand the ramifications of the U.S. Dollar value in our global ... http://www.small-business-blog.com/2007/09/22/us-dollar-crisis-in-a-global-economy/ The Millionaire Mind To achieve financial freedom, you will have to think like a millionaire. Becoming a millionaire is not so much a culmination of a series of the right opportunities and the right timing, but being the right person with the right mindset in taking the right steps to financial ... http://www.small-business-blog.com/2007/08/26/financial-freedom/ You may be an early stage or growth small business searching for investment capital. If you have not heard the adage “proven” teams with “proven” technology in a “proven” market get ready for the difficult challenge of identifying your company as one in order to approach venture capital firms ... http://www.small-business-blog.com/2007/08/21/venture-capital-firms/ The art of small business financing is critical to your organization. Financing your business may need to consist of creative strategies comprised from personal financing techniques or small business financing strategies. This article will focus on my experience in devising both personal financing and business financing strategies. Factoring your Small Business ... http://www.small-business-blog.com/2007/08/18/financing-your-small-business/