While none of us know for sure, the signs and predictions from those in the know are that the western economies are headed for a recession. Whether that means “winter is coming” for your small business or it will just
In short, Yes! Clients criticize me sometimes for not being more directive. For laying out the pros and cons and then telling them to decide. So this time I will invoke what one of my old bosses used to call
There’s a Right Way to Fire Someone… and it’s a lot simpler than you think I have a couple of “rules” around the right way to fire someone, but it’s mostly about keeping it short and simple. For starters, no
Marketing Hacks for Your Small Business Small business people need to be crafty, cunning, and clever when it comes to making their marketing budget stretch. Some of these marketing hacks may be old hat to my readers, but others find
Learn to Say No – and Get Your Life Back! Steve Jobs said it. Michael Porter said it. Saying No is a skill few master and this writer is no exception. Take a look at your calendar for a given
I was fortunate to catch a talk by Danby Appliance CEO Jim Estill (for the third time) at the recent Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship conference at the University of Guelph and his message struck me as something that would
The Educated Guess: Friend or Foe? Professor Hans Rosling of the Karolinska Institute is becoming very well known for his data-driven TED talks. This latest one includes his son, who shares some insight into how to be right more often, by using the
Leadership Principles that Stand the Test of Time We got to talking about leadership principles in my Entrepreneurship class today and I was reminded of an incredible management training program that Telesat put all of its management through back in about 1989
Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People” – Still as Relevant Today as Ever I have read Dale Carnegie’s famous book, “How to Win Friends and Influence People” twice in my life; once when in high school at the
I have always believed that the road to success is paved with failure. One of my favourite quotes is from Thomas Watson of IBM, who said: Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple,