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Blah to Bodacious: Be That Person People Remember And Seek Out
Humdrum to Hot: Responding to "how are you today?" in a positive and upbeat way makes you memorable and someone people want to see again.

Will the Ghost of Harold Kutner Still Haunt the Corridors of the New GM? (Commentary)
In a May 15th, 2000 Business Week article Harold Kutner was referred to as an "old school purchasing guy with a reputation for playing hardball with suppliers." Amongst his heralded "accomplishments" at the time was the fact that he was the driving "force behind the auto industry's first e-marketplace for car makers and parts suppliers" (Covisint comes to mind here).

Write “Thank You!” on All Your Checks
It is important for your personal prosperity to take joy in the process of sending people money. As you write the check or pay the cash for your purchase, know that you are creating financial benefits for many unseen individuals who make their living from these transactions...

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Lesson #5: You Have to Fight to Keep on Flying
When the idea for Southwest Airlines first came about, it had some ardent opponents. It was going to be able to sidestep federal regulations and offer greater value to customers. It was going to push point-to-point flights between smaller airports and speed up turnaround times. And, it was going to have a lot of fun doing it.

Affiliate Marketing Business - How to Reach Your Goals
What are your goals when it comes to having a top affiliate marketing business? Are you finding it difficult to get from point A to point B? This article will help you take it one step at a time.

Lesson #4: A Great Businessman is Only as Great as His Vision
What is the difference between an average point guard and a great point guard? According to Johnson, it all lies in the vision. Great point guards see the court differently than everyone else. They envision where they need to go and how they are going to get there before they even touch the ball. Johnson, unarguably one of basketball’s greatest point guards ever, used that very same vision in crossing over to the business world.

Garber on Business: Shipping across the country -- or overseas
Moving items from point-A to point-B used to be a simple matter. Now you practically need a degree in logistics, and -- as they say on TV disclaimers -- "results may vary."

Nothing Standard About This New Category
A confusing name for decaffeinated regulation. So goodbye Cadbury, and now that we've all digested the threat of job cuts and the loss of independence of a great British brand, we can turn our attention to the real concern of Curly Wurly et al being renamed. Some of us of a certain age of course still rue the rebranding of Opal Fruits and fear that long-loved Cadbury brands will have their names changed to something that begs an exclamation mark after them like Starburst(!).

Defending Profit Margins
Each percentage point of gross profit margin you lose requires a 4% volume growth just to keep profit steady. A five point increase in your profit margin is the equivilent to a 20% increase in sales. A five point increase in your profit margin can equal a 50% boost to your bottom line profit. How do you communicate the value you provide to the customer so that you are not seen as a commodity and therefore maintain the profit margin you need to grow your business.

Lesson #2: “Don’t think about the money you don’t have”
When Wozniak first started designing computers, he did not have much to go on. He knew he could put sketches down on paper, and they seemed plausible enough, but he did not know how to get from point A to point B, building a real computer.

Paying Oneself As An Entrepreneur
Many business owners are under the impression that they can take money out of their businesses as soon as their doors open. This is not good financial management. There is a point that rewards can be realized, you just have to know where that point is.

How to Create a Romantic Valentine’s Day Bedroom Using Your 5 Senses
If you are looking for a fun and exciting way to spice up your bedroom on Valentines Day, why not start with your five senses? Creating a sensory, romantic ambiance with your five senses is sure to put an exclamation point at the end of your Valentine’s Day.

Do You Know Your Breakeven Point?
An episode of the popular ABC TV show “SharkTank” presented the opportunity to focus on a critical area of a business – its breakeven point. Business owners seeking venture capital on the Shark Tank program could not effectively present their breakeven point. This is all too often the case for business owners. Some startups and business owners have never heard of their breakeven point, or do not have a clear understanding of how to come up with the figure it represents.

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