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John F. Dini CMBA, CExP, CBI
President, MPN Incorporated
I live with the ups, the downs, the peaks, the valleys, and the gratification and occasionally the sheer numbing terror of being a business owner; and I experience all of it, EVERY SINGLE DAY!
As a coach, facilitator and consultant to hundreds of entrepreneurs, the operator of a dozen peer groups and a business owner myself, I spend almost every waking moment discussing the challenges and rewards of owning a business. I eat, sleep and breathe business ownership. I don’t hunt. I don’t fish. I don’t even play golf. Business ownership is both my vocation and my recreation. I think owning a business is the most interesting thing anyone can do.
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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. If we were, we'd be working for someone else! If you lie awake at 2 AM because you are worried about your business, or just because you are excited about what you will be doing when the rest of the world wakes up, then this is the place for you!
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The Overview
Two stories from last week. I was making a couple of follow up calls to prospective clients. These are business owners who have expressed an interest in our peer group and coaching process. The first was to a sign shop … Continue reading
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Taking a 360 degree view
This is an article I had published in the San Antonio Business Journal yesterday. http://sanantonio.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/stories/2009/02/16/editorial1.html When the economy slows, small-business owners most often focus on the top revenue line as a key indicator of company health. In reality, the events … Continue reading
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Separating Winners and Losers
Even in the relatively healthy business climate of San Antonio, some folks are describing their business to me with a mournful look and “The economy, you know.” It’s the current shorthand for ” I’m losing money and I’m doing nothing … Continue reading
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limo hire says:
An amazing article with great tips for small business owners.
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Planning for the Strategic Triple Threat
1. The new need for multi-level strategy Over the last 4 months, I’ve been devouring information on the recession and economic crisis. I have come to the conclusion that small-business owners are faced with unprecedented complexity in their planning process. … Continue reading
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Tagged banks, business ownership, business planning, business strategy, China, economy, entrepreneurship, financial, international relations, politics, trade
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Thanks for sharing this blog. I really like the way you lay it out, the colors, and the content. Please check out Top 3 Recession Grants and let me know what you think!
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John,
Very well thought out and delivered!! Of terrific value for any business owner serious about their future and profiting in the coming months/years ahead. Thanks for the insights & business advice. You're a real pro and blessing to business owners everywhere!
Regards,
Matt Walsh
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A nice and informative blog for all small scale entrepreneurs. A Multi-level strategic plan need to be employed at all times.
Very interesting reading. Do you have an RSS feed link I can get so these come to my email?
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Excellent post John. It really hits the nail on the head. Some of the owners may need to be hit in the head. The business owners that think small stay small.