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Feb 24

Crossing the Line: Outing Your (Business) Infidelity

Have you ever stood between two mirrors and caught glimpses of yourself  cascading into an accordion-pleated tunnel of mirror images stretching to infinity? I experienced one of these moments while passing through the liminal doorway between conversations; the stories relayed by business owners and their spouses revealed behavioral financial insights... read more →
  • Jon Hokama
  • ABA Insider, ABA Insider
Feb 23
financial planning, business plan, strategic planning, budget, budgeting, small business, mid size business, startup, cost benefit,

Financial Forecasting — Not Budgeting

In his book The Art of Leadership, Max Depree states, "The first task of leadership is to define reality." Yet most small companies do next to no planning, and mid-sized companies who plan tend to prepare budgets instead of a financial forecast. Going on a one-year business journey without formal... read more →
  • Robert C. Benson, III
  • ABA Insider
Feb 22
Family problem, personal problem, business problem, positive reinforcement, confidence, social network

How to Make “Lemonade” from a Business Impossibility

This week, we are privileged to share the story of an autistic man—Andrew D’eri-- who became the improbable answer to create lemonade from a family’s personal and business problem. Andrew’s father John and brother Tom wanted to find meaningful work for Andrew. The “lemon” they were up against was Andrew’s... read more →
  • Jon Hokama
  • ABA Insider, ABA Insider
Feb 21

Business Owners’ Forum: Do You Own a Job or a Business?

YOU’VE WORKED HARD TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS, WORKING NIGHTS & WEEKENDS WITH A “WHATEVER IT TAKES” MINDSET. NOW, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS BUILDING YOUR COMPANY, YOU’D LIKE TO TAKE SOME TIME AWAY FROM THE BUSINESS. BUT CAN YOUR COMPANY SURVIVE WITHOUT YOU? American Business Advisors and SilverCrest Wealth Planning invite... read more →
  • Dennis Guse
  • ABA Insider, ABA Insider
Feb 20

Getting to ‘No’ [Maybe?], Part 2

Last week (click here for Part 1) we discussed the value of getting to no quicker, whether it’s in a conversation with a potential client or challenging a current client to take action. We concluded that while maybe’s are time wasters for both parties, there may be either gold or... read more →
  • Jon Hokama
  • ABA Insider, ABA Insider
Feb 19

Are You an Iron Man? Part 2

Business owners tell me they have two scarce resources: time and money.  In order to create a business that provides both revenue and time, the owner needs an arc reactor that powers the vision of the business and gives life to every staff member. For the owner, keeping her arc... read more →
  • Jon Hokama
  • ABA Insider, ABA Insider
Feb 18
timeless treasures, business, guru, wisdom, proverbs,

Timeless Treasures II

ABA’s Timeless Treasures Series Taken from: The Business Guide, Twenty-Sixth Edition, 1891 Business Maxims   The ABA Insider is published by American Business Advisors, Inc. to provide business and personal improvement information and ideas. All material is presented to provide general and broad information only. The information found in this... read more →
  • Robert C. Benson, III
  • ABA Insider
Feb 17

Hatching Leadership Egg #3: Fail Your Way to Success

I am intrigued about the new leadership lessons Second City continues to work up. Tim Yorton, CEO of Second City Works, brings us important lessons from the world of improv performance on helping your team fail well. While it’s tempting for teams to want to always be good and always... read more →
  • Jon Hokama
  • ABA Insider, ABA Insider
Feb 16

Who’s Ready for the New Year?

Everyone asks if we’re ready for Christmas. Few ask if we’re ready for the New Year. New Year’s Eve is quite pedestrian; we will amble through it and enter 2014 before we know it. To welcome the New Year, my wife and I joined long-time family friends for an evening... read more →
  • Jon Hokama
  • ABA Insider, ABA Insider
Feb 15

Liminal Dimensions: Grit and Beauty

As I talk with business owners, the common thread to the discussion is that “grit”—passion and perseverance for long-term goals—is the key to their success. Why do so many of us think working with grit is easier said than done? I’d like to suggest that beauty has something to do... read more →
  • Jon Hokama
  • ABA Insider
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