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Leadership and Marketing… Part III

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Steve Buelow

So, the other day we began talking about the roles of Leadership and Marketing, and why they are so integral to a good business... and a good life. We also…

Leadership and Marketing… Part II

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Steve Buelow

So, yesterday I laid out seven reasons why so much of my time goes into thinking, writing, and teaching about Leadership and Marketing. I'll expand on the first two of…

All The Same…? Part II

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Okay, so yesterday I introduced you to an expert (consultant) who makes his living going from live presentation to live presentation, lecturing business groups on his theory that live presentations…

A Little Margin, Please…

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Ten years ago or so, I was waiting for a flight from... I think it was probably Chicago or Minneapolis to Denver or Phoenix. Oh well, I guess it's not…

Better Networking… Part IV

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Steve Buelow

So, if the purpose of networking is to build a network, then what is the purpose of building a network? The majority of the time that I ask this question…

Better Networking… Part III

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Steve Buelow

In my experience, the top three reasons small business owners cite in not wanting to attend networking events are: 1) They have other uses for their time, but feel an…

Better Networking… Part II

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Steve Buelow

As I mentioned yesterday, networking is one of your most powerful tools in creating influence for your business. I find, however, that most small business leaders that I speak with…

Better Networking… Part I

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Steve Buelow

So I'm speaking with a small business owner when suddenly the subject of networking comes up. "Oh, shoot... that reminds me..." he says. "I have a networking function that I…

What’s So Difficult About This?

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Imagine this: A company knowingly puts out a tainted product that sickens six hundred people and kills about a dozen more. So what do they do? Meet with the families?…

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…