This post is a continuation of a previous blog post, How to Create Intimacy with Your Clients. To read it, click here.
Some welcome economic news for entrepreneurs: Banks are getting back into small business lending.
On Monday, July 16, Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and founder of FranklinCovey Co., died as the result of a bicycle accident at the age of 79.
This post is a continuation of a previous blog post, How to Ask the Right Questions. To read it, click here.
I recently watched a documentary called Under The Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story. It tells the story of America's favorite board game, from its origins all the way through its annual international word championship. In learning about Monopoly strategy, I took away some great business lessons....
Okay, fess up—when was the last time you surveyed your clients? Or how about when you last surveyed your prospects? How about the last time you surveyed the clients that have long gone from your active roster? Right, that’s what I thought. Surveying is a part of what you should be doing on a...
What’s more difficult for local business owners? Reading tea leaves, tarot cards, or the reams of economic data updated and available weekly and monthly? Business owners wouldn’t be blamed for ranking “economic data” as the most challenging. After all, there is a ton of information out there, and...
The Senate is focusing on passage of a bill (S. 2237) that purports to help small businesses. It would give them a tax credit for expanding payroll and allow them to take 100 percent bonus depreciation for certain equipment purchases (rather than the 50 percent write-off that’s currently in effect...
This post is a continuation of a previous blog post, The Art of Listening. To read part one, click here. 2. The Importance of Feelings
Like most entrepreneurs, I put in a lot of time and effort to enable my business to run with as little of my own involvement as possible. Over the years I have become less involved with many parts of the business; in fact, it has gotten to the point where there are so many things going on at NY...
Don’t you just love digital marketing with all these new phrases and whiz-bang gizmos popping up? It’s hard to keep up, to be sure—even for those of us who do this for a living. But enough complaining—let’s get to it. What is SoLoMo, anyway?
For so many people today, social media sites are a must-have. Many businesses are finding great use for social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and others for a variety of tasks.
So the U.S. Supreme Court says the Affordable Care Act is constitutional. What does this mean for you and your business? Here are five results of this court decision that are problematic to me: 1. The IRS governs health care?
The process of pursuing new business is like dating. Once introduced to a potential client, you have to engage with them as you would someone you are dating and exploring the possibility of a long-term relationship with.
In this time of uncertain economic recovery, it is more important than ever for businesses to conserve resources. The overhead cost of a brick-and-mortar office location and the staff to run it is often seen as an extravagance or even totally unnecessary in this age of e-commerce.
Marketers and business owners can’t deny that video is catching on in a big way. And if you are already using video marketing content, you know that it has helped your company generate leads and drive sales. You know that it lets people quickly understand your products and services while building...
Summer Fridays: that end-of-the-week treat that some businesses find increase overall work productivity. We here on the NY Report team are taking advantage of them for the third year in a row. But according to a recent Harris Interactive study, commissioned by Ultimat Vodka, of more than 1,000...
Why would a magazine devoted to business owners recognize great places to work? Presumably, our readers are very happy with their current employers—themselves. But like most things we do here at NY Report, this cover story takes a different perspective on a common theme.
Throughout my career I have tried to help others understand the importance of balancing life’s issues. I have found that people have the most difficulty figuring out a way to balance their personal lives and their career. Why is it so important to find this balance? Because relationships and work...
Many businesses struggle with the challenge of brand development, getting seen, or becoming well known. Effective and frequent blogging, both internally and for key, targeted blog communities, can be an excellent way to help drive brand visibility online, including search rank and target acceptance...
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