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As a business owner, you know what it’s like to lie awake at 2 a.m. Maybe it has happened when you are excited and full of new ideas for your business. More often, it’s because you are worried about issues you will face the next day. Sometimes, it’s because you just woke up with the solution to a problem. I’ve experienced all those emotions about my businesses over the years. Awake at 2 o’clock? is where I share them with you, and hopefully help with answers that will let you sleep.
John F. Dini, CExP, CEPA
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Small business owners are the Hunters of the 21st century. We are 3% of the US population, and yet we create over half of all American jobs. As Hunters, we may not be inclined to manage by the numbers or stick to systems. Are you a Hunter or a Farmer?
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How prepared are you to exit your company?
The Assessment breaks down the four major categories of exit readiness; Finance, Planning, Operations and Revenue/Profit.
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Never, never, never, never give up.
I kind of see everything as connected. Last week we hosted Larry Linne, author of “Make the Noise Go Away,” a book about the roles of first-in-commands and second-in-commands. I will be writing about a couple of things Larry said in his … Continue reading
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Fighting on Level Ground
Poland has been conquered numerous times in history. Since the 11th century, it has been partially occupied, partitioned, or fully subjugated by the Germans, Russians, Austrians, Mongols, Tartar Muslims, French (under Napoleon), Prussians and Hungarians. The Poles aren’t a timid people, … Continue reading
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Performance Reviews- Best Practices
Performance reviews are a pain. In my nearly 40 years in business they have always generated the same complaints. Managers hate to do them. As a consequence, they are frequently over due. They provide the employee with little information on … Continue reading
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Good advice for small businesses that are growing at an exponential pace. Communication with employees is essential. You pointed out a fair structure to guide that communication.
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Who are the Real Business Performers?
A business owner told me a story the other day… “After I was in business a few years, a large corporation made me a terrific offer to come work for them. I left my company in the hands of my … Continue reading
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John, well stated. You have captured the blueprint of most large corporations who hire managers with advanced degrees and book knowledge, who then manage teams of support staff or support suppliers that do the work. Change for the sake of change in support staff and suppliers is the largest erosion of corporate success which continues plague our American corporations.
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The Third Factor- A Third Eye?
For several years my writing and speaking has focused on two factors that are indispensable for entrepreneurs; creativity and tenacity. Creativity is the drive that not only makes entrepreneurs see opportunities, but also makes them consider every problem or challenge … Continue reading
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What a great post! I’m currently working with an entrepreneur who listens to everyone but herself. I can’t seem to make her understand that, while it’s great to seek advice and suggestions, you can’t always listen to everything everyone says.
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Thanks Bobbi. All too often a business owner tries to do everything that might work. The third eye is developed by creating both a personal vision (“What do I want my life to look like when my company is successful?”) and a company vision. Take a look at the Simon Sinek video at TED.com
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Great Tips, thanks for sharing with us. Especially the way you put together notes on third eye makes sense and in closing you were talking about religion, which brought many memories, where GOD has opened his third eye (my parents used to tell lot of mytholigical stories). Once again thanks for sharing.
A terrific conclusion to an informative and important series, John. The case for business planning has never been laid out as clearly or cogently as you have. Bravo.