business management Archive
Why Sometimes Good Enough Is Best for Business
“When you aim for perfection, you discover it’s a moving target.” Is perfectionism making you a deeply flawed entrepreneur? When you’re starting or growing a business, it’s always good practice to aim for polished, top-notch work. After all, the global marketplace continues to become more competitive and
Maximize Your Business Profits by Choosing the Right Clients
“All clients are equal but some clients are more equal than others.” Okay, this is not quite what George Orwell wrote in his book “Animal Farm” but I’m pretty sure, if he owned a design agency today, he would have said something similar to that. Clients are
Start on the Right Path with These Entrepreneurial Tips
It takes a special kind of courage and singularity of vision to start a business venture. A lot of people talk about striking out on their own but only a small number actually act on their vision and their own ventures. The mere act of opening your
How to Elect S Corporation Tax Treatment for Your LLC
When you’re ready to set up your new company, you will learn about several factors to consider such as liability protection, simplicity of the process, number or shareholders, and tax treatment among others. As far as the simplicity of the process and ongoing requirements, in comparison with
How to Build Your Brand – Effective Diversified Marketing Strategies
Anyone who follows the MGR Blog or works with our MGR Consulting Group marketing agency knows that we always advocate a well-diversified marketing strategy, no matter which industry or sector you’re in. I personally use the Multichannel Marketing graphic below all the time while discussing marketing options
Multi-tasking Vs. Single Tasking. Is It Better To Be Able to Multi-task or Is It More Effective to Tackle One Task at a Time?
I’ve always considered myself a proficient multi-tasker until recently when I started experiencing there were moments in which I was physically unable to focus completely on a certain task, or refocusing on another. So I thought it was time for a self-intervention and work on a new productivity
The Entrepreneurial Mind – How to Think Like an Entrepreneur
Do you ever wonder if you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur and perhaps one day, start your own business? Most people are really happy with their jobs and have no interest in starting their own business, let alone taking any unnecessary risks by quitting
The 5 Things You Must Know About Protecting Your Assets
Last year, I wrote an article about “What to Expect When You Start Your Own Business” that has since generated quite a few emails and questions from several readers, some of them, close friends and colleagues also willing to share their own experience and input with me.
Google Releases First Quarter 2014 Earnings Report
Google has released its earnings report for the first quarter of 2014. Revenue was up 19% from the same period last year, but it looks like it missed Wall Street analysts estimates and the stock is lower after the announcement. Revenues from Google’s sites (Google.com, YouTube.com, etc.)
The Business Side of Racing – How to Improve Your Productivity at Work
I first published this article about a year ago and since then, I can’t help but keep thinking about how much I learn and think about business each weekend that I spend at the racetrack. Crazy huh? I race for fun and to get away from the