What really counts in business?” I recently read how the Chairman of advertising giant Saatchi & Saatchi tells his corporate bean counters that employee and customer loyalty grows not from reason, but from the heart. He says: “Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.” He uses the quote […]
Are you in business to make a good life or just to run a business? Are you changing the world, making a difference, solving problems? You are are? Good for you. Are you also having fun, building a good life, enjoying time with friends and family or is there no time for that and you’re on […]
Is it normal to be obsessed by a new business? A new business owner recently asked this question in our business forum: “Is it natural to be completely tired out and isolated? Three months in and other than a few networking events and family days, every day has been work. I’m pretty sure my […]
You have to know what you want to achieve, then make a plan to do it. Note: This post is about making a plan that business owners will use to guide their daily activities and track progress, NOT a plan for investment, bank loans or other third parties. I just met a man who […]
Managing time is all about making a plan and sticking to the plan. Here’s a process for staying in control: 1. Separate working time from personal time. 2. Decide on the hours you’re going to work in your business each day and mark them on a planner (9-5, 10-2 or whatever. Include meal times and […]