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The biggest intangible issue interfering with success....ego
Yes friends, this is the big one…ego, where emotion hangs out, fear, anger, self importance, desire to be liked, concern about what others will think about you, and on it goes. The list of emoti… more »
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The biggest intangible issue interfering with success....ego
Donald Todrin wrote 1 hour ago: Yes friends, this is the big one…ego, where emotion hangs out, fear, anger, self importance, d … more »
We are not experiencing a cycle. Business, as we know it, is changing...will you survive? Two approaches to prepare.
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Donald Todrin wrote 1 day ago: Please understand we are not experiencing a cycle which will correct itself this year, next year, in … more »
If you are considering borrowing from friends or family...don't...but if you must, here is how to do it.
Donald Todrin wrote 3 days ago: This may come as a shock to you but in my experience over many years and many similar situations, fr … more »
Don't hire until you see the whites of their eyes and fire as soon as necessary.
Donald Todrin wrote 4 days ago: The famous quote uttered at the battle of Bunker Hill, when the revolutionaries where greatly out nu … more »
The company picnic, a very important event. Do not overlook it.
Donald Todrin wrote 4 days ago: It has been long said that money is NOT the most important factor supporting long term employment, e … more »
The dangers of growing too fast. Some issues you may have to deal with.
Donald Todrin wrote 1 week ago: Yes I know it sounds silly, a problem we should all suffer from, you think, too rapid growth, we say … more »
What is your business worth when it comes time to sell it?
Donald Todrin wrote 1 week ago: This question is asked every day all of the country, what can I sell my business for? How much is it … more »
We cannot do our best...alone.
Donald Todrin wrote 2 weeks ago: I see examples of this most important principle every day, self determined limitations. I see it in … more »
Please, do not forget to celebrate the victories, large and small.
Donald Todrin wrote 2 weeks ago: We all spend an enormous amount of time on our business issues, our challenges, our problems, our f … more »
To increase sales, don't lower your price, increase the perceived value.
Donald Todrin wrote 2 weeks ago: Its unfortunately true and seldom works as planned, but lowering the price to increase sales is a fr … more »
July 4, celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, what can a business owner learn from this?
Donald Todrin wrote 2 weeks ago: Self sacrifice, sacrificing your own important needs for the benefit of others more important needs … more »
Free consultation:Paying it forward...an explanation!
Donald Todrin wrote 2 weeks ago: I am were I am for a few good reasons. 1. I refuse to ever give up. 2. I have been fortunate to have … more »
Using direct mail as a sales tool, some issues to consider
Donald Todrin wrote 3 weeks ago: Its getting more expensive and has a low rate of return but if done correctly it can be a very use … more »
A new slant on team work...I have changed my position.
Donald Todrin wrote 3 weeks ago: I previously wrote that teamwork is defined as follows: each person on a team acting independently t … more »
How to design an effective commission rate.
Donald Todrin wrote 3 weeks ago: It is a huge stumbling block for many business owners, how to determine what the right commission ra … more »
Classic mistake: make your best salesperson your next sales manager.
Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: This is frequently done and seldom is it a good move. Most effective sales people do not posses the … more »
Whats wrong with new business start-ups? Too many fail.
Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: The failure rate for new business start-ups is very high, especially over a ten year time line. The … more »
Its Fathers Day and I report again. My family is run as a flat organization and it works. Perhaps your business should be flat also.
Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: Last Fathers Day I commented in this blog about the three living generations that my family enjoys … more »
Every small business owner needs a board of directors, or at the very least a mentor, a business consultant, someone to "do it" with.
Donald Todrin wrote 1 month ago: Every business owner needs a Board of Directors. Its a fact. First, we do much better when encourage … more »
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