Author Archives: barry
Managing Your Reputation is the New Key to Customer Service
For most of the last century, consumers believed what a company said in its advertisements. A business might hire an advertising agency on Madison Avenue (ala “Mad Men”) to come up with a slick slogan delivered by a …
Top 3 Reasons Why I Bought an Electric Car
It still takes 10 years to break even on the additional cost of an electric car even with gas at $4. So why do it? Here are my top reasons.
1. No more dependence on foreign oil. I am tired …
Guest Post: 2011’s Top Business Model Blunders
Today’s guest post is from Jim Muehlhausen CPA, JD, founder of The Business Model Institute.
Each year, The Business Model Institute polls their readers to find the biggest business model blunder. Here is the 2011 list of business …
My Friend, Steve Jobs
I never met Steve Jobs or talked to him on the phone. I never exchanged emails with him or interviewed him on the radio. But when I heard he died, it was felt like I had lost a close …
Ask Rieva: How to Become That Business Expert
I love the advice that Rieva Lesonsky offers. Start small. Build your brand. It’s all about doing the work before you become an expert!…
Bad Weather Business Advisory
Today’s guest post is from Laura Petrolino of Ignite Venture Partners.
Anyone that has spent much time in Florida knows that with summer, comes a lot of thunder storms. Florida storms are very different from other places and often …
When it Comes to Social Media- Are You Really Listening?
Today's guest post is from David Rabjohns, CEO of Motivequest, a social intelligence company.
Anyone who’s ever jumped in the middle of a conversation at a cocktail party knows they run the risk of making a huge social …
Why Connect?
Today's guest post is from John Wren, business consultant, and adult educator
"Since 1727 when Ben Franklin first met with a group of friends, Americans have been having a conversation to help each other answer that question. …
The Pattern of Doom
Today's guest post is from my friend, Jim Kukral who knows how to build businesses online.
"I wake up every day the same way at the same time. I take my daughter to school, and then drive the same …
Who will Testify for Your Business?
