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As Fun As A Trip To The Dentist…

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Okay, quick... what was the first thought that came into your mind when you read that title? A) Peace B) Joy C) Happiness D) Excitement What... you say? You don't…

Big Business vs. Small Business… Part II

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Steve Buelow

So, what about the first question from yesterday's post... just why do I spend so much time speaking and teaching about small business, as opposed to big business? Don't get…

Value Vs. Values… Part 1

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Earlier today, I heard yet another radio commercial espousing a local company's unwavering commitment to providing 'value' for their customers. Of course, this carries as much weight as the myriad…

Is This Place Safe…? Part II

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Awhile back, I spoke with a small business leader who was struggling. I asked him how many ideas he had coming in from the field... from his staff, as well…

Is This Place Safe…? Part I

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Steve Buelow

"How's your safety record?" This could be a question you'd expect from a Worker's Compensation specialist... but it's not. It could be referring to the physical environment of your workplace...…

Predicting Buyer Behavior…

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Steve Buelow

"Past behavior is a good indicator of future behavior." Over twenty years ago, I wrote this simple sentence. Along with two others, it served as a foundation when I launched…

Can We Talk…? Part III

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Steve Buelow

Okay... so what about this habit of not screening incoming calls, which I wrote about here and here. Remember, I learned this over twenty years ago from an incredible PR…

Which Way To Go… ?

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Steve Buelow

The story you are about to hear is... well, you know it's true. The names have been changed so you can plug in your own... Monday morning. All six incoming…

Some Things Never Change… Part IV.

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Steve Buelow

No matter how good we are; how talented or intelligent or creative we may be... the truth will soon come out that there is only so much we can do…

Some Things Never Change…Part III.

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Steve Buelow

So... Joe was going to be the next superstar; a real player. Or maybe her name was Mary. Incredible resume, impeccably dressed... and personable. Oh my... was she personable; what…