“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this... read more →
Aug
13
Aug
12
If we are clear about where we are and where we want to end up, 2015 planning, important as it is, becomes a mere waypoint toward our Finish Line, whether a day, a year or a lifetime away. Over the last two weeks, I began to explore five beacons to... read more →
Aug
11
Three out of four companies you know are not in the top quartile. By definition they are underperforming. This ABA Insider concludes our series on helping you to assess whether or not your sales team has the capacity to grow your business to your next level. One of the keys... read more →
Aug
10
Most financial services professionals I know are seeking a “silver bullet” for gaining a steady stream of client referrals. Dan Allison, who keynoted at the Colorado FPA Symposium last week, interviewed thousands of the top clients of scores of financial advisors to see if he could discover that silver bullet.... read more →
Aug
09
At the recent TiE Rockies Business for Breakfast, we explored two myths and an alternate path through this liminal dimension: Myth 1: Corporate Perspective: We Become Our Role For those of you who have visited other countries or operated cross-culturally, you know that such experiences make you more aware of... read more →
Aug
08
You're privileged to taste the wisdom of guest blogger Carl Dierschow this week. He is a gifted small business coach and a fellow pilgrim on the journey through corporate executive coaching days into the marvelous world of small business coaching. As a business owner, you know you’re going to be... read more →
Aug
07
Trust is the central ingredient in any partnership and no legal clause can compensate for its absence. --as quoted in Best Practices in Investment Advisory Partnerships Finding a life partner is one of life’s great joys and challenges. Those of us who are blessed enough to find one know the... read more →
Aug
06
Don't read this unless you have a Freedom Date! He who has a why can bear any how. -F. Nietzsche First, read about a Freedom Date by clicking HERE. Freedom Dates To summarize, a freedom date is the firm deadline by which you are committed to get your business to the... read more →
Aug
05
Whether a slowdown in the economy has affected your business or not, it's generally not a good idea to slow down your marketing efforts in a recession. In fact, we have found it is very productive to be more aggressive when others are "cutting back." But, when sales slump and... read more →
Aug
04
Choose a heading below to jump to the corresponding section: Featured Article - Strategic Planning: What is it, Really? Part II: What it IS! Newsbreak - How Dennis Guse, one of our new owners, adds value... Success Story - Check out the success stories on our new website! Having trouble viewing?... read more →