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Acting Versus Thinking
Today marks a significant milestone at The Business Therapist Inc. This is our 100th blog post! Here is a little history of how we got here: a) I talked about doing a blog for about 2 or 3 years,...
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Happy Anniversary to Us!
The Business Therapist Inc. has reached another big milestone. April 21, 2012 is the one year anniversary of the launch of our website and blog! This is a great time to reflect and revisit our purpose...
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The Definition of an Entrepreneur
Here is my definition of an Entrepreneur: An entrepreneur is a person who has a clear vision of their future business. He or she has the ability to assemble a team and communicate the vision to them in...
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Implementing a Change in Your Business
We all want to implement positive changes in our businesses but making it actually happen is not easy. Even when the boss gets fired up and energized to do something, the program can lose energy...
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Why is it Hard to Find Good Employees?
Have you ever said, ‘why is it so hard to find good employees?’ The way I would like to address this question is to determine if this statement is: a) A Universal Truth, or b) A Belief we...
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The Business Therapist Expands this Week
Before the word gets out on the mainstream press pages, we wanted to make sure our blog subscribers get the scoop first! The scoop: Rich Thornton C.A. has joined The Business Therapist® team as a full...
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Cultures and Values in Your Business or Organization
What is your firm’s culture? The word ‘culture’ as it relates to business can be fuzzy and hard to define. There are other words that might be easier to work with: - Core values - The...
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Do You Have a Great Business Idea?
Do you have a great business idea? Is it a secret? Do you know for sure in your gut it will be a great success? Great ideas are often the beginning of a great business. The process of taking an idea...
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Real Core Values in Small Business
One of the things we do for our business owner clients is to help them clarify and communicate their core values. We can create documents and posters that address the organization’s view on respect,...
View Article5 Tips for Successful New Year’s Resolutions
It is the time of year we make New Year’s resolutions or goals for 2013. Here are some tips to increase the probability that you will achieve your goal: 1) Focus on only one goal at a time – Pick...
View ArticleBusiness Plan vs Business Model Canvas
Why do most business owners create a business plan? The vast majority reluctantly prepare one as a requirement to get financing. Is a business plan a good management tool? I don’t think so. I will...
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Be Courageous in Advancing Your Business Strategic Plan by Paul Foster
Burn the ships! Legend has it that when a military leader landed on enemy shores with a smaller army than the opponent, he ordered his men to ”burn the ships!” He did this to obtain a commitment from...
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Yes, Your Business Needs a Mission Statement by Paul Foster
The purpose of a mission statement is to clarify and communicate what your business stands for. It states what you believe , and why. It should not be confused with a vision statement. A vision...
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Setting Business Goals by Paul Foster
When you commit to writing a dream down on paper, it becomes a goal. The written goals of the business evolve and change. A goal written down by a business owner is a start, but in order to implement...
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Business Leadership Development by Paul Foster
There’s an old Greek saying that says, ‘The fish rots from the head down’. The actions and attitudes of the business owner (the head of the fish) impacts every part of the business operations. Small...
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Business Visioning – Creating a Structure by Paul Foster
My previous post detailed a few of the business challenges that arise when the actions and attitudes of the business owner contribute the some of the business problems. It can be phrased using the old...
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Aligning Business Goals – Find Your Why by Paul Foster
If you haven’t seen Simon Sinek’s video on ‘How great leaders inspire action’, it is worth the 18 minutes. People don’t buy WHAT you do, they buy WHY you do it. Recently I attended a graduation for a...
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Work/Life Balance – Aligning Business and Personal Goals by Paul Foster
If you are unsure of your personal goals, with what do you align your business future? As part of our visioning work at The Business Therapist®, we check for alignment between the business owner’s...
View ArticleYes, Your Business Needs a Mission Statement
The purpose of a mission statement is to clarify and communicate what your business stands for. It states what you believe , and why. It should not be confused with a vision statement. A vision...
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There’s an old Greek saying that says, ‘The fish rots from the head down’. The actions and attitudes of the business owner (the head of the fish) impacts every part of the business operations. Small...
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