I am a lifelong entrepreneur and I love the challenges and opportunities presented by operating a small business enterprise.
Today, I am honored to manage an amazing resource for small businesses in Orlando, Florida, called the Disney Entrepreneur Center. I love my job!
This blog is an outlet to share my thoughts, ideas, and perspectives on small business with you. Please feel free to comment, add your perspectives, or just drop in occasionally for some food for thought.
I have worked for the largest business in the world (AT&T) and the smallest (my own), but I don't have all the answers! I do have lots of opinions, questions and ideas to ponder...so I hope you come back often to enjoy the journey into the mind of a serial entrepreneur!
Resolutions For 2009
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Sunday, January 04. 2009
Here is my list for 2009 so you can hold me accountable...Feel free to add yours too, if you wish to go on record!
Resolved: I refuse to participate in any recession, in my thoughts, actions, or efforts.
Resolved: I will spend more time on things that really matter and worry less about those minor challenges that occur.
Resolved: I will strive to increase my knowledge, creativity, efficiency, and patience in 2009. (not necessarily in that order)
Resolved: I will make a conscious effort to be “in the moment”, each day, and engage fully in each encounter this because...
Random Thoughts...
(General)
Thursday, January 01. 2009
* Is the free market free anymore?...Historically, The Federal Government has not proven to be good at running businesses…and now we (you and I are the “we” in “we the people”) own the housing crisis, the banking crisis, and the auto crisis. What is the next “crisis du jour” that we will nationalize?
*You get exactly what you tolerate: Why do bad executives that make bad business decisions get rewarded with huge bonuses, and huge salaries, that are paid from the taxes of companies that are run by good executives making good decisions?
*Up is down?...
Tough Times Don't Last, Tough People Do!
(General)
Thursday, January 01. 2009
---below is a draft of an article that I wrote recently for the West Orange Chamber of Commerce---
It was my first real job, I was new to sales, and I was worried because it was an extremely difficult economic time in 1980. Double-digit interest rates and double-digit unemployment were gripping the country and I was overjoyed just to have a job. I was worried that sales were coming few and far between, and the future looked pretty bleak. Somewhere between worry and panic, I heard Reverend Robert Schuler on TV talking about the tough times we were facing, and he uttered a line that has...
New Year, New Business?
(General)
Thursday, January 01. 2009
---This is a draft of a recent article that I wrote for the Pocono Business Journal in Pennsylvania.---
<p>A brand new year brings lots of new resolutions, and with a difficult economy, many people will resolve to get serious about the idea of starting their own business. For many, it is the American Dream, however, careful preparation, good research, and a thoughtful personal inventory are required to keep your dream from becoming a nightmare. I have experienced the joy of starting a new business, and enjoyed the financial rewards of selling one too. I have also known the endless workdays and...
Thanks And Thanksgiving
(General)
Tuesday, December 02. 2008
I was out of town for the big day of giving thanks… so a belated thank you for all you do to make this a better place to live, work and play! Thank you for visiting my blog and for supporting small businesses whenever and wherever you can.
Thanks to all those who are fighting or have fought for, work for, and have earned the freedom that I enjoy today. And thanks to God for all the blessings that we enjoy as a nation…including the ability to have a grand meal, a roof over our heads, and relative safety in our streets. No complaining allowed today, only thanksgiving!