Why this is the best Time to Start a New Business, & How to Find the Right Business for You! Authored by Paul Zane Pilzner; enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 6/13 9 out of 10 successful Entrepreneurs leave their 9-5 job when things are good? They don’t wait until times are …
Authored by James Kouzes & Barry Posner 2002 Enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 6/13 The Leadership Challenge has proven (via its third edition), that it can stand the test of time in what is often seen as a somewhat ‘soft’ subject. In my opinion, the reason for its phenomenal success is …
A review of the Book from USA Today 9/08 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz The timing could not have been better for Author Tom Butler-Bowdon’s “50 Prosperity Classics” book: Attract It, Create It, Manage It, Share It. It is not a handbook on how to get rich quick. As the author …
COW WATERBEDS: How an advanced Comfort Technology company sold a crazy idea to Dairy Farmers !! from Huff Post 6/23/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Cow Comfort. If you think cows sleep standing up, think again. Not only do dairy cows spend 12 to 14 hours a day lying down, there’s …
Claudia Hoester, a Former Model, strikes It big with clever new Invention !!! from Huff Post 6/19/13 enhaced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Marlo Thomas said: “One of the reasons I started my website is, that I wanted a place for women to come together and dream. We women need to know …
from NASP 6/22/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz In my role I get exposed to lots of Presentations & Pitches – so I thought I’d offer you some pointers for when you next present. Some of these tips seem obvious (but sadly not practiced enough) and others less so. So, whether …
authored by Steve Chandler & Scott Richardson, reviewed by Prof.M.S.Rao 5/10 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 6/13 “The first duty of a leader is optimism. How does your subordinate feel after meeting with you? Does he feel uplifted? If not, you are not a leader.” – Field Marshall Montgomery, Brit, WWII …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 6/13 “It’s not what you know or who you know, it’s who knows you” What is Schmoozing? Getting to know a person, so you can figure out what favor you could do for them, because you might want a favor later. 1. Mingle – Face-to-Face, because …
( when Starting a Business ) A Talk by John Edwards, SCORE Counselor at Entrepreneur Meetup 8/20/09 enhanced by Peter / Organizer 1. Entrepreneur usually don’t learn how to do Cash Flow, until they might not make Payroll. Recommendation: do a Cash Flow on your Personal Finances. If you don’t …
a Book Review of Author Paul Zane Pilzer’s work 6/13 by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz This book is a totally unique program that will show you the right business for you, help you determine when the right time to get started is, and tell you exactly how you need to do it. …
Turkish immigrant stumbles upon a dilapidated yogurt plant Kraft wanted to unload. The rest is a story of the American Dream coming true !!! fm USA Today 17 June 13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz “Small Business is the key to job creation in America. It is the engine for growth. …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 6/13 12. Picking an Outside Trainer. Get their experience & credentials. Have they written a book? Check 3 References. If a major Training, ask for a mini-presentation as an Audition (especially if there are multi-candidates). Are they cooperative in “tailoring” their basic training to your needs? …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 6/13 Employee knowledge is the Resource that will make or break an organization. One of the most important ways of achieving this is thru Training. Before you invest a lot of $$$ in training, take the following steps to assure you get the most out of …
Original Premise of Power: “It’s better to be ‘feared’ than ‘loved’.” Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 6/13 Power 1.0 = Muscle & Weapons BC thru WWII warfare (and most of it “un-fair” to the Victims) to Terrorists Power 2.0 = Market Share, $$$, Coercion in business Monopolies (or near M): AT&T …
from Consultant Consortium, Linked In 18 June 13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Significant changes in Customer Retention rates have resulted in extraordinary improvements in “profitability”. [Don’t you like the sound of that?] One survey found that a 5% increase in customer retention consistently resulted in a 25% to 100% increase …
from Consultant Consortium, Linked In 18 June 13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz What do successful businesses have in common? Here are the basics. 1. Know what you’re great at; Do it !!! Focus on what you do best; and be the best you can be. Keep learning, keep up to …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 8/09 In customizing a strategic Business Plan as a Startup, select the appropriate elements from the following list and integrate them into your working Business Model that functions as a driver of ongoing planning. 1. Purpose – [Why we exist?] Our long-term concept of what we …
or “The Knack” of the Attack by Norm Brodsky & Bo Burlingham – both columnists for “Inc” magazine 2/10 a Book Review by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz This book is a good gift to any entrepreneur. The book is filled with pearls of wisdom about “real companies facing real challenges”. The basic …
Typical Steps to Starting a Business compiled by PeterCXO, Wiz4biz, 12/01/08 Monitoring your Progress: have regular meetings (weekly, monthly) to discuss the status of Project and what are the next steps. 1. Get Organized: Use a Planner to document what & when to do the most important Tasks. Review daily, …
from Entrepreneur Meetup 11/18/09 by Speaker: Arnie Pinck / SCORE. Enhanced by Peter/Meetup Organizer “A businessman is someone who wont work for someone else more than 8 hours, but for himself for 12-16 hours” Why? When you start, it’s so important to write a BIZ PLAN to define & clarify …
A review of Greg Garnforte’s book 5/10 and enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Chapt 1. Starting Up A: Advantages: 1. Fastest way of growing your biz. Why? You get closer to your Customer – faster. You ID & solve their problems. You meet their needs. They are more than happy to …