The Library is For Success Not Cheapskates

The self imposed 24 hour Wikipedia blackout  has just ended. Students trying to do their research without blatantly copying may have been forced to visit an institution that only their parent’s had heard about. The library. When I attended school, the library was kind of known as a geeky place. The majority of the books [...]

Understanding Perception and Reality

Understanding the difference between perception and reality is one of the most important skills you need to not only excel in small business, but to excel in life. It helps you relate, understand the point of view of others and persuade.

Small Business Outsourcing Saved Me $5,000 and My Sanity

We all love control. Control of the television remote, the amount of sugar in our coffee or the people we’ll sit next to at the next Wedding. It’s natural to want things done our way. You likely have an accountant who provides specialist advice and knowledge for your small business. You hire the accountant because: [...]

Small Business Failure Rate: 9 out of 10?

‘..and did you know that 9 out of 10 businesses fail?’  This statement is published as fact in countless websites. You may have even heard speakers source it as the truth. Sometimes the quote may even add a time frame such as ‘9 out of 10 businesses fail in the first 2 years’. Other variations [...]