“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” - C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis put it well: courage isn’t a discrete virtue but, in fact, is the cutting edge of every virtue we put into action. I also find my clearest... read more →
Jan
23
Jan
22
Resistance is futile. --The Borg It's our choice, whether to hate something in our lives or to love every moment of them, even the parts that bring us pain. At every moment, we are volunteers. –Stephen Colbert As I write, we are in the throes of a market correction. As... read more →
Jan
21
NOTE: I would like to thank guest blogger Kevin Condon for Part 2 of this insightful blog. While he writes to owners of financial planning practices, his wisdom is equally applicable to any business owner considering buying or selling a business. Click HERE for Part 1. – JH To maximize... read more →
Jan
20
Our last feature article addressed the importance of getting the right people in the right places in your organization. While it is critical that job descriptions are clearly defined and assigned to the appropriate individuals in order to achieve maximum efficiency, it is also useful to look at your team... read more →
Jan
18
Kingdom Business: What is it? Is it possible? How do you Lead it? This week, ABA is introducing the first issue of a new and separate newsletter, The Spirit Led Business™, providing Insights on Building a Kingdom Business – a company led by a person who in turn is led... read more →
Jan
17
Last week we examined two men who experienced that liminal doorway we aspire to cross through—the one to financial prosperity. Let’s see what each experienced next. Like scores of lottery winners, Jack Whittaker found out his business acumen wasn’t enough to navigate his unexpected new found riches. He seemed to... read more →
Jan
16
"Listen to people in their 80s," she said. "They've stared just across the street at death for a decade. They know what's important in life." -Patricia Lyons Simon Newman via http://bit.ly/18puVIY I was recently visiting my own 82-year-old Mom who’s in hospice. I am with Mom (and Dad) on the... read more →
Jan
15
Last week I described a major milestone of my business—my Sept. 21, 2013 BMD. This date signified Jon Hokama and Associates creating both money AND time for the owner. My business graduated from business “high school” but will continue to mature. Next Waypoint: My first Ideal Lifestyle Date (ILD), August... read more →
Jan
14
Save the Dates! Resources for Your Small Business/Financial Advisory Firm on April 5th & 9th Q. What are You Presenting at Money Smart Week Colorado? A. I have found the CFP 5-step planning methodology to be a powerful framework not only for individuals but also for business owners. As Colorado... read more →
Jan
13
Three out of four companies you know are not in the top quartile. By definition they are underperforming. Over the next few Insiders, we will provide tools to help you to assess whether or not your sales team has the capacity to help you grow your business into a top... read more →
