Business Development

“The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do (Sarah Ban Breathnach).”  What does this mean?  The “doing” part is just as important–maybe even more so– than the dreaming.  Whether you aspire to be an entrepreneur, President of the United States, or anything in between, you need to…

If you could go back to when you were 25, what are things you would have told your business self? This topic started an intriguing dialogue among my entrepreneur and CEO colleagues.  When I speak to colleges or university students majoring in business, entrepreneurship or the arts, this is a talk I find helpful. I…

The current technology revolution has had an immense impact on the development of business models, as the average consumer now has access to the latest technology before the IT department can gain access to it at the office. The BYOB model was birthed, forcing businesses to accommodate the use of personal devices on the company…

My boy is growing up and thankfully, so am I. As my boy matures, it is an exciting time to be a business professional. If you enjoy your work, your children will learn powerful lessons. A friend of mine – a 50-year-old mother, says ‘Your children grow up and they leave – they leave the…

A while back I was jogging in my neighborhood when I saw a girl with a lemonade stand. I can’t help it – I immediately looked at the marketing aspect of her stand. I grabbed her business card and it read: babysitter & dog walker. What stood out, besides her ambition, was that her card was printed on…

Nothing works better changing a mindset than a great quote. When you’re starting a new project here are some fuel motivators to spark creativity, start a culture for innovation or to prioritize innovation in your business. The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to…

“To decide whether to hold on to something, ask, ‘Does this help me accomplish my work or enjoy my life?’” Barbara Hemphil One of your best characteristics as a human being can be to support and believe in your fellow man. I have built start-ups based on believing in the value of offering customers something that…

A vision and mission statement go together in the realizing of organizational goals and objectives. When you talk about the vision and mission statement of your company, you are talking about the laid out procedure for the ideal future of your company. Whether you are the chief executive officer or an ordinary employee, the vision…

Speaking with very engaged millenials and their zest and eagerness to “dive in” utilizing the comfort of growing up with the Internet in their pocket, is not something past generations had. “When the experienced business person of 20+ years learns how to combine their experience with a younger generation’s perspective, what you have is a…

Building a brand from scratch is not easy. It takes vision and a commitment to consistency and authenticity. We have compiled some helpful tips so you can help take your brand to the next level. Building a brand is essentially making a promise. Think about entities like Ford, BMW, Coca-Cola or Apple, and you’ll immediately realize…