When we do work, we expect to be rewarded for it. Usually, that reward means being paid or making money. Aren’t being paid and making money the same? Well, not necessarily. The way I see it is like this: Being Paid The way I see it, using the words “being paid” means that you are […]
It’s my birthday, reflections on my business life
Well, today is my birthday! I am 55 years old today. I am happy to have made it to 55, I almost did not make it past 54, so it feels good to be here today! Last year I had a heart attack and ended up needing a quadruple heart bypass operation. I am feeling […]
Your ideas and strategy
So, over this past week, I have written a new article each day on the topic of achieving success as an entrepreneur. I have offered advice to you on what works for me. I have talked about what I am doing and how I do it. What about you? Are you an entrepreneur? If you […]
Be in front of the curve
If you want to be successful as a small entrepreneur, you really must be in front of the curve. Don’t be late in arriving at something new! If you have a niche that you participate in, watch it closely. If you see something new, consider carefully if you think that you should do it too, […]
Be Flexible
If you want to be a “small time” entrepreneur, you really have to be flexible. What do I mean by “small time”? Well, most likely you are not going to be reading this if you will be a “big time” guy. If you have the means to open up the next “Ford Motors” or “United […]
Be Diverse
In the introduction to this series of blog articles, I mentioned my belief in streams of income. I said that each stream was a tributary that would feed the river of income that you would want to create for yourself. If one of the streams experiences drought and the water flow slows down, that’s still […]