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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…

Is Good Enough… Good Enough? Part II

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Well, I wasn't really planning to carry this topic over from yesterday; however, a conversation earlier today made me want to expand on it. I was asked the question whether…

Leadership and Marketing… Part I

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Because I don't believe in putting all my eggs in one basket, I am involved in leadership roles in several ventures, and have had multiple irons in the fire since...…

Relationship Basics… Part I

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Here are the first two sets of numbers I measure when evaluating the health of business relationships: 1) How much of the current year's business is repeat business? 2) How…

Your Best Customers… Part I

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Steve Buelow

I'm minding my own business, enjoying a coffee at a local Barnes and Noble when two thirty-something business guys sit down right behind me. It's cramped, and short of cupping…

Don’t Miss This…

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Steve Buelow

I suppose there are at least three reasons why I spend so much time thinking, speaking, writing,and teaching about goal setting and achievement. First... to keep my own feet to…

‘Tis The Season…

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Steve Buelow

Seasons are important. Many small businesses do half their annual volume during 'their' season, whenever that is, and however long it lasts. If you are involved in retailing... web-based or…

Turning Rants Into Raves…

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Steve Buelow

I got a call today from someone who raved about the service they received yesterday while flying United Airlines through Chicago. This... on one of the busiest travel days of…

Do You Know Your ABC’s…? Part I

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Steve Buelow

In yesterday's post, we discussed the great ability that we have as small business owners and marketers to differentiate ourselves from our competitors. This is true for both product and…

Some Things Never Change… Part V.

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Steve Buelow

...get up go to work drive home get up go to work drive home get up go to work drive home get up go to work drive home get up…