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My last blog introduced one of my favorite business concepts: “Unique Ability.” (*) An entrepreneur who understands and utilizes the Unique Ability concept will make a lot more money, have a lot more fun, and realize a lot more free time than one who doesn’t. More>> |
02/23/2010 |
Work less, make more money, do what you love. Who wouldn’t buy into THAT concept? More >> |
02/09/2010 |
SMART goals. “Taking my business to the next level.” Strategic Planning. “Working IN the business instead of ON the business. More>> |
01/13/2010 |
The beginning of a new year is always a great time to take a step back and look at your business from 30,000 feet. More >> |
01/13/2010 |
With the holidays having just passed, a lot of us have had travel on our minds. More>> |
01/04/2010 |
Last week I went on an industrial-strength road trip to visit my Mom in Champaign, Ill. More >> |
12/08/2009 |
As many of you know, my theme throughout my books and speeches revolves around the adage “Do As I Say, Not As I Did!” More>> |
11/17/2009 |
Let’s face it: if it weren’t for having employees, business would be a lot easier, wouldn’t it? More >> |
11/03/2009 |
On Tuesday, September 29, I attended the Colorado CEO Forum, where our guest speaker was Brian Beaulieu, executive director of the Institute for Trends Research. More>> |
10/20/2009 |
There’s so much wisdom to be learned from those of us that have “been there, done that.” More >> |
10/09/2009 |
AI have been fortunate enough to get to know a true pioneer in the field of natural/organic/holistic pet products, Melissa Grosjean. More >> |
09/08/2009 |
Love him—or not so much—Cesar Milan has made a huge impact on the visibility of dogs in the media. More >> |
08/25/2009 |
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to visit the Greenwich, Conn. offices of the American Pet Products Association. I’ve been a member of APPA for 13 years so I was quite curious to “put an office behind the name.” More >> |
08/12/2009 |
In business, even highly successful entrepreneurs make mistakes. Smart business owners are able to learn from their mistakes. Really smart business owners learn how to profit from the mistakes of others. Pet boutique owners can learn from them too. More >> |
07/29/2009 |
I was so discouraged last week when the results of a study on adult obesity rates were released. Adult obesity rates increased in 23 states and did not decrease in a single state in the past year, according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America 2009, a report released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. More >> |
07/17/2009 |
I am so honored and excited to be asked to do a bi-weekly blog for Pet Style News. An entrepreneur virtually my entire adult life, no one has ever had to ask me twice for my opinion on all things pet industry related, and now I am getting an opportunity to share my wisdom and insight with savvy Bowtie Publication readers. More >> |
07/10/2009 |