from SEObook.com 5/12 by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz Under-monetize to buy mind-share. (Google does this in almost every category Google is in) Offer a Free Version to make sure everyone who may want to, has a chance to experience your product and/or service. (almost every category Google is in) Keep them coming …
by Colleen McMorrow London Globe-Mail 1/06/11 Enhanced by Peter Wiz4.biz 3/13 5. Success can mean choosing between being Creative & being Managed. All founders of growing companies face a central decision: do they desire wealth (from being Managed) or hands-on involvement (to continue to exercise their Creativity)? The ability to …
by Colleen McMorrow London Globe-Mail 1/06/11 Enhanced by Peter Wiz4.biz 3/13 Often, Entrepreneurs are characterized as the “rock stars” of the business world. This romantic vision is appealing but, like most stereotypes, a far cry from reality. So, what makes a good entrepreneur great? There’s no entrepreneurship gene. But leading …
A re-engineering “How-To” for Execs A Book Review, enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 3/11 A. Improving Performance – continued 3. Process Owners: are given the responsibility & the authority to improve the entire process — to work with the traditional functional leaders. 4. Performers. Redesigning processes changes the way people work. …
A re-engineering “How-To” for Executives A Book Review, enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 3/11 One of the co-founders of the re-engineering movement, Michael Hammer has always focused on how companies get things done more than what they need to do. In “Faster, Cheaper, Better”, he and co-author Lisa Hershman, CEO of …
Lessons from Jim Collins’s Books, “Good to Great”, “Built to Last”, etc. Enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 6/12 Author Jim Collins has spent a career probing the inner workings of great companies. Below, he boils 25 years of research into 12 questions that leaders must grapple with if they truly want …
Compiled by Peter/CXXO Wiz4.biz 6/12 David G. Neeleman is a Brazilian-born American-raised Enterpreneur of Dutch & American parents. He founded three Commercial Airlines – Morris Air (until aquired by Southwest (SW) , Jet Blue & Azul Brazilian Airlines. Prior to this, he was an Executive at SW Airlines, and founded …
Compiled by Peter/CXO, Wiz4biz 6. Set the Goals, but let Delegated determine the Steps. Allow as much freedom as you can and their discretion, on how the job should be performed. Now that you’ve clearly communicated what you want, let them use their creativity (to grow it) and they may …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 3/13 You’re busy and you know you should delegate, but you don’t make the time to train them. Besides, you’re not sure they can do it as good as you. What are the Advantages? Reduce your workload, so you can focus on the things of higher …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 3/13 When you meet people who are enthusiastic about their work, aren’t you impressed? As the Manager or Business Owner, use the following to “motivate” your people. 0. Adequately “define” the Goals, when you give them an assignment. Assure that they understand your expectations 1. Give …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 3/13 What kind of Customers do you have? Lead In Customers, that will drive your future business, but are not necessarily “loyal” customers. They’re usually looking for the latest technology. If you don’t keep up & have it, they’ll look elsewhere. Loyal Customers, who keep coming …
The “Spirits” of BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse This a good example of what “spirit”, a company should aspire to. Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 7/12. Take from their Website BJsBrewhouse.com Our Vision: “To be the very definition of ‘Wow’ for the casual dining experience.” Our Promise: “Be the Best – Never …
from Wikpedia & Leadership Now.com 03/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 3/13 Douglas MacArthur (1880 –1964) was the American general who was Chief of Staff during the 1930s and was the leading US Army commander in the Pacific during World War II. Some of his other achievements were: Valedictorian at his …
Oprah Show Interview 01 Jan 08, enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.Biz 7/12 More women are starting their own businesses in order to live the lives they want, says Victoria Colligan, co-founder of LadiesWhoLaunch.com Oprah talked with Victoria about her company, which provides a social network for entrepreneurial women, and about why …
The sweet 16 Rules of Boot-Strapping 07/09 compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 8. Determine Partner expectations. Set expectations about your businesses needs, and how they will meet them and be happy to do so. What will be their responsibility? What contribution will they be expected to make? How will they be …
The sweet 16 Rules of Bood-Strapping 07/09 compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 1. Love your idea. Be “passionate” about it. You’ll be pouring lots of time & energy into it – if you don’t love the concept & the product, two things will happen: You’ll lose the “passion” required to run …
Take the Test & find out !!! from Bootstrap Mentors.com 03/13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz There are some key essential Attributes of people who are entrepreneurs. There are strong internal drivers that compel people to create their own business. Here is a quick test, to help you find out if …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 3/13 “You’ll get lost in the shuffle, if you shuffle along with the lost”. Follow the path of your Intuition and you’ll find your Dream. “Don’t look back, your Competition may be gaining on you”. Always be innovating and creating the best next thing. “Don’t stop …
from the book You, Inc. by Harry & Christine Beckwith A Book Review by Michael C. Gray, 06 June 07, enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 7/12 You, Inc. is a collection of ideas about how you can sell yourself more effectively. Whether we admit it or not, all of us have …
How everyday companies become extra-ordinary performers. by Keith McFarland, Business School Dean 2008 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 7/12 Crowning the company – Founder/CEOs need to focus their employees on the company’s success rather than the Founder’s success. As organizations grow, the organization’s ideas, decisions & employees need to focus on …
How everyday companies become extra-ordinary performers by Keith McFarland, Business School Dean 2008 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz 7/12 “The Breakthrough Company” book helps entrepreneurs navigate the hyper-growth that companies pass through on the way to becoming market leaders. In the spirit of Jim Collins’ Good to Great, author Keith R. …