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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…

Big Business vs. Small Business… Part I

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Steve Buelow

After wrapping up a conference call on the subject of business leadership and values, I received two questions which I'd like to answer here. To paraphrase: 1) Why do I…

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 II

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Steve Buelow

In the spirit of yesterday's article, I thought I would do a little unscientific test today. So I spoke with three random people (I said it was unscientific), and asked…

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…

Value Vs. Values… Part 2

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Steve Buelow

A decade ago, 'Corporate Mission Statements' were all the rage. Much thought, countless hours and tens of thousands... wait, hundreds of thousands... no, HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS were spent…

Is This Place Safe…? Part III

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Steve Buelow

There's an old saying that "it's lonely at the top". And yes, I have met some lonely leaders over the years... but it was of their own choosing. It's only…

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...…

Do Something…

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Okay... so I was twenty-five years old... just hired to help establish a skilled-trades division for a regional staffing company... first day in the office. My boss approaches, "We can…