Late on a Saturday afternoon, I asked my wife, “Is there a good movie on TV tonight?”  Marsha replied, “The usual.  Why don’t you ...

In my previous post, I discussed the results of scientific research that supports the argument that we learn more from our successes than we ...

Some of my associates and I were having a discussion on the value of learning experiences.  The question was asked, “Do we learn more ...

Julie Noble is the Director of Human Resources at Cain Ellsworth.  She is a nationally certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and works with business ...

After working through all the stages of the business life cycle (The Idea, Actual Work, Look Out World!, We’ve Arrived, Growth & Expansion, Downhill ...

Unfortunately, for a myriad of reasons, most businesses at some point find themselves in decline.  Sales are decreasing, or profits are decreasing, or both.  ...

For most businesses, the first four stages of the business life cycle (The Idea, Actual Work, Look Out World, and We’ve Arrived) happen with ...

Finally.  After (probably) years of hard work, you have an established business.  In stage four of the business life cycle, your wild toddler has ...

Your business has gone from birth (The Idea) through infancy (Actual Work) and is now in stage three, the toddler stage, going full speed ...

Once your business moves past the “dream” stage, it becomes an actual, functioning entity.  It has been born!  This is the second stage in the business life ...