“Show Don’t Tell” Writers just starting out can attest that this ranks high on the list of advice they get. It’s the great challenge. Words describe things, but they might not be enough to envision what’s going on. You’re really good at describing your idea. Big deal....
“I didn’t mean to stare at your chest…I was just trying to read your badge!” Badges are the Goldilocks of the conference world. Most are too small. Some are too big. Hardly any are just right. And that’s a shame. Those conference badges serve several important...
Rumors of the standard business card’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. That’s because some things about business are and will remain timeless. Want proof? Check out these statistics. 27.4 million business cards are printed daily in the U.S. alone 10 billion are...
How is it possible that two brothers in the bicycle business became known as the inventors of the airplane? Grit. Grit is good stuff. Read more about it here. Then read on about 5 people who’ve used grit to hack entrepreneurialism. 1. Dave Thomas It’s 1962. KFC is...
Answer two important questions about your company, and you’re on the way to an effective business growth strategy. They’re not difficult questions to ask. Each one is a single word. 1. Why? Do you understand why your customers are or should buy from you? It can be a...
For decades, we’ve heard that company culture is important. How many times have we been told why? We’re told that our company culture can make or break us. Again, why? Because ultimately, it’s your company culture that gives you a true competitive edge....
